MCQ on Indian Economy
Which of the following was established in 1990 as a wholly owned subsidiary under the Small Industries Development Bank of India Act, 1989 ?
- RBI
- SIDBI
- ICICI
- NABARD
Explanation:
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
(i) GNP is always higher than GDP.
(ii) If GDP is greater than GNP, then net factor income earned abroad is negative.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Only (i)
- Only (ii)
- Both (i) and (ii)
- Neither (i) nor (ii)
Explanation:
"SEBI" stands for the:
- State Earnings Board of India
- Securities and Exchange Bank of India
- Securities and Exchange Board of India
- State Exchange Bank of India
Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India was constituted as a non-statutory body on April 12, 1988 through a resolution of the Government of India.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India was established as a statutory body in the year 1992
Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana provides free Accident Insurance upto :
- Rs. 1 lac
- Rs. 1.5 lacs
- Rs. 2 lacs
- Rs. 2.5 lacs
Explanation:
Fiscal Deficit is:
- Government expenditure minus borrowings
- Government expenditure minus revenue receipts
- Same as budget deficit
- Budget deficit minus borrowings and other liabilities
Explanation:
The basic regulatory authority for mutual funds and stock markets lies with the:
- Stock exchanges
- Government of India
- Reserve Bank of India
- Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Explanation:
Which of the following products of Tripura ranks Second in all India level in terms of production ?
- Paddy
- Bamboo
- Natural gas
- Natural rubber
Explanation:
NPA of a commercial bank means:
- Net-Performing Asset
- New-Performing Asset
- Non-Personal Account
- Non-Performing Asset
Explanation: A non performing asset (NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for long period.
Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched?
| i. Finance Commission | : Constitutional of India |
| ii. Securities and Exchange Board of India | : Statutory Body |
| iii. NITI Aayog | : Constitutional Body |
| iv. Reserve Bank of India | : Statutory Body |
- (i) and (iii) only
- (ii) and (iv) only
- (iii) only
- (iv) only
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
Explanation: