In India, which sector generally suffers from the problem of surplus labour ?

• Agriculture
• Industry
• Service
• All of these
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ Agriculture ]

Explanation:

Tertiary sector activities include

• Cottage industries
• Mining activities
• Construction activities
• Infrastructure services
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Infrastructure services ]

Explanation:

Which of the following is the main problem in the growth of agriculture sector in Tripura ?

• About 96 per cent of the land holdings are small and marginal
• 60 per cent of the total geographical area is forest cover
• Two-third of the geographical area is hilly
• All of the above
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ All of the above ]

Explanation:

The growth of per capita income of current prices is higher than that of per capita income at constant prices because the later takes into account the rate of

• growth of population
• increase in price level
• growth of money supply
• increase in the wage rate
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ increase in price level ]

Explanation:

Which one of the following is the main source of revenue for the states ?

• Property tax
• Sales tax
• Excise duty
• None of these
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Sales tax ]

Explanation:

The LPG model of development was introduced by India since:

• 1991
• 1992
• 1993
• 1994
Solution
Correct Option: A  [ 1991 ]

Explanation:

The architect of the Second Five Year Plan was :

• Mahatma Gandhi
• Subhash Chandra Bose
• P. C. Mahalanobis
• None of them
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ P. C. Mahalanobis ]

Explanation:

Fiscal Deficit is:

• Government expenditure minus borrowings
• Government expenditure minus revenue receipts
• Same as budget deficit
• Budget deficit minus borrowings and other liabilities
Solution
Correct Option: B  [ Government expenditure minus revenue receipts ]

Explanation:

Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?

• Food processing
• Telecom services
• Manufacturing industry
• Agriculture
Solution
Correct Option: D  [ Agriculture ]

Explanation:

Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:

• Reduction of Poverty
• Extension of employment opportunities
• Strengthening of capital market
• Reduction in gender inequality
Solution
Correct Option: C  [ Strengthening of capital market ]

Explanation: