MCQ on Indian Economy
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:
About Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY) which of the following is not correct ?
- It focuses on both the rural and urban areas
- It aims at skill development.
- It is a State Government's scheme
- It has replaced Ajeevika
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:
Match the following :
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Monetary Policy Committee | 1. | Union Home Minister |
| b. | GST Council | 2. | Union Finance Minister |
| c. | NITI Aayog | 3. | RBI Governor |
| d. | Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs | 4. | Prime Minister of India |
- a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
- a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
- a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
- a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
Explanation:
When was National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established ?
- 6th Dec, 1947
- 6th Dec, 1982
- 5th Nov, 1982
- 7th Oct, 1982
Explanation:
Which among the following in India has the function of recommending Minimum Support Prices for various commodities to the Government ?
- National Farmers Commission
- Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
- Central Statistical organization
- Department of Agriculture
Explanation:
Which of the following is the role of Finance Commission ?
- Sharing of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and States.
- Recommending principles for governing the grants-in-aid to the States by the Centre
- Recommendations on matters referred to it by the President for the interest of finance
- All of the above
Explanation:
The full form of GST is:
- General Sales Tax
- Goods and Services Tax
- Government Special Tax
- General Service Tax
Explanation:
Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, popularly known as Black Money Act, 2015 came into effect from :
- 1st April, 2015
- 1st May, 2015
- 1st June, 2015
- 1st July, 2015
Explanation:
Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?
- Food processing
- Telecom services
- Manufacturing industry
- Agriculture
Explanation: