Scheme run under MGNREGA are sponsored :

• by the Central Government alone
• by the State Government alone
• partly by the Central Government and partly by the State Government
• by Centre, State and Panchayat bodies together
Correct Option: C  [ partly by the Central Government and partly by the State Government ]

Remark:

Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India-

• NK Singh
• YV Reddy
• Ranghuram Rajan
• Ramesh Chand
Correct Option: A  [ NK Singh ]

Remark:

The earlier name of WTO was:

• UNCTAD
• GATT
• UNIDO
• OECD
Correct Option: B  [ GATT ]

Remark: General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) under the Marrakesh Agreement. The World Trade Organization (WTO) began journey on 1 January 1995.

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
Correct Option: A  [ Finance Act of 1951 ]

Remark:

When was National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established ?

• 6th Dec, 1947
• 6th Dec, 1982
• 5th Nov, 1982
• 7th Oct, 1982
Correct Option: C  [ 5th Nov, 1982 ]

Remark:

Parallel economy refers to:

• Traditional economy
• Black money
• Agriculture based economy
• Socialist economy
Correct Option: B  [ Black money ]

Remark:

Which of the following has the highest per capita income ?

• Delhi
• Sikkim
• Haryana
• Goa
Correct Option: D  [ Goa ]

Remark:

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
Correct Option: C  [ States can not levy income tax ]

Remark:

In India, National Income is computed by :

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

Remark:

Which activity is not included in service sector ?

• Trade, hotels and restaurants
• Real estate, finance and insurance
• Transport and communication
• Electricity, gas and water supply
Correct Option: D  [ Electricity, gas and water supply ]

Remark: