In order to control inflationary price rise, Reserve Bank directs Banks to

• Reduce rate of interest on credit
• Reduce Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
• Increase Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
• Buy bonds from capital market
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Increase Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) ]

Explanation:

First Five Year Plan started in India in the year?

• 1952
• 1956
• 1950
• 1951
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ 1951 ]

Explanation: 1951-56

Which of the following is true in respect of Centre-State financial relations ?

• Amount given by Centre is the only source of income to States
• States can by-pass Centre while taking foreign loans
• States can not levy income tax
• States can claim 100 % share in excise duty on goods produced in the State
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ States can not levy income tax ]

Explanation:

Consider the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) of India:

(i) GST is a successor to VAT used in India on the supply of goods and services.

(ii) GST came into effect from 1st July, 2017 through the implementation of the one hundred and first Amendment of the Constitution of India.

(iii) Every decision of the GST Council is to be taken by a majority of not less than three fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting at the meeting.

(iv) The GST Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

• (i) only
• (ii) only
• (iii) and (iv) only
• (i), (ii) and (iii) only
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ (i), (ii) and (iii) only ]

Explanation:

The SEBI was given statutory recognition in 1992 on the recommendation of:

• the Chakraborty Commission
• the Chelliah Committee
• the Tendulkar Committee
• the Narasimham Committee
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ the Narasimham Committee ]

Explanation:

In India, National Income is computed by :

• Ministry of Fianance
• Central Statistical Organisation
• National Development Council
• Finance Commission
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Central Statistical Organisation ]

Explanation:

New Industrial Policy of India was introduced in the year:

• 1990
• 1991
• 1992
• 1993
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ 1991 ]

Explanation:

Which industry employs the largest number of women in India ?

• Tea
• Textile
• Jute
• Coal
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Textile ]

Explanation:

The period of high inflation and low economic growth is termed as:

• Stagnation
• Take-off stage in economy
• Stagflation
• Depression
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Stagflation ]

Explanation:

Which period in India is known as plan holiday ?

• 1961-1966
• 1965-1966
• 1966-1969
• 1969-1974
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ 1966-1969 ]

Explanation: