MCQ on Indian Economy
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 of the following has the highest per capita income ?
- Delhi
- Sikkim
- Haryana
- Goa
Explanation:
Which institution in India controls the monetary policy of Indian currency?
- Finance Commission
- The Finance Ministry of India
- The Reserve Bank of India
- None of the above
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:
Who was the first Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
- C D Deshmukh
- Sir Osborne Smith
- James Braid Taylor
- Benegal Rama Rau
Explanation: from 1935 to 1937
Which period in India is known as plan holiday ?
- 1961-1966
- 1965-1966
- 1966-1969
- 1969-1974
Explanation:
NITI Aayog, which replaced the Planning commission of India, was formed by a cabinet resolution of the Government of Inda on:
- 1st January, 2015
- 26th January, 2015
- 15th August, 2015
- None of the above
Explanation:
In the context of Indias Five Year Plans a shift in the pattern of industrialisation with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begin in:
- Fourth Plan
- Sixth Plan
- Eight Plan
- Tenth Plan
Explanation:
The qualification for the Chairman and the members of the Finance Commission are specified in:
- Finance Act of 1951
- Finance Act of 1952
- Finance Act of 1950
- Finance Act of 1953
Explanation:
The highest body which approves the Five Year Plan in India is :
- Parliament
- Planning Commission
- National Development Council
- Finance Commission
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