MCQ on Indian Economy
Parallel economy refers to:
- Traditional economy
- Black money
- Agriculture based economy
- Socialist economy
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
Explanation:
Which of the following sources provides highest tax revenue to Government of India?
- Personal Income Tax
- Excise Duty
- Corporation Tax
- Customs Duty
Explanation:
Poverty is defined as:
- A monetary condition brought about by people's own laziness
- A monetary condition where people do not have enough to satisfy basic needs
- A monetary and non-monetary conditions where people lack access to community regulated common resources, opportunities and income
- All of the above
Explanation:
Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?
- Food processing
- Telecom services
- Manufacturing industry
- Agriculture
Explanation:
If the RBI adopts expansionist open market operations policy, this means that it will:
- openly announce to the market that it intends to expand credit
- sell securities in open market
- offer commercial banks more credit in the open market
- buy securities from non-government holders
Explanation:
Which is the following is direct tax ?
- Income tax
- Excise duty
- Sales tax
- None of these
Explanation:
Which of the following is not the part of non-statutory welfare measure ?
- Health
- Education
- Transport
- Employees compensation
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
Explanation:
Mixed economy means an economy where:
- There is co-existence of public sector along with private sector
- Both agriculture and Industry are equally promoted by the state
- There is importance of small scale industries along with heavy industries
- Economy is controlled by military as well as civilian rulers
Explanation: