MCQ on Indian Economy
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
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:
If the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is lowered by the RBI, its impact on credit creation will be to :
- decrease it
- increase it
- No impact
- None of these
Explanation:
Which industry employs the largest number of women in India ?
- Tea
- Textile
- Jute
- Coal
Explanation:
The Iron and Steel plants of Rourkela and Durgapur were conceived under the:
- First Five Year Plan
- Second Five Year Plan
- Third Five Year Plan
- Fourth Five Year Plan
Explanation:
The Special Economic Zones Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2005 and the Act came into force in:
- 2006
- 2009
- 2010
- 2012
Explanation:
Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?
- Food processing
- Telecom services
- Manufacturing industry
- Agriculture
Explanation:
Which of the following Committees are related to Banking reforms: i) Narsimham Committee ii) P J Nayak Committee iii) Sunil Mehta Committee iv) Nachiket Mor Committee
- (i), (ii) and (iii) only
- (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
- (i) and (iv) only
- (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Explanation:
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:
In India, present trend of rapid urbanization is due to:
- lack of employment opportunities in rural areas
- influence of cinema and electronic media
- break up of joint family system
- abolition of zamindari tystem
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