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MCQ on Indian Economy

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

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

    Explanation:

Tertiary sector activities include

  • Cottage industries
  • Mining activities
  • Construction activities
  • Infrastructure services
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Correct Option: B  [ Sales tax ]

    Explanation:

The LPG model of development was introduced by India since:

  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Correct Option: C  [ Strengthening of capital market ]

    Explanation: