MCQ on Indian Economy
Assertion (A) :
The development programmes undertaken in India are oriented towards economic growth along with social justice.
Reason (R) :
Indian economy is afflicted with poverty, unemployment and inequalities.
Select the correct answer from the following options.
- Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
- Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
- (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
- (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
Explanation:
Which industry employs the largest number of women in India ?
- Tea
- Textile
- Jute
- Coal
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
Explanation:
Parallel economy refers to:
- Traditional economy
- Black money
- Agriculture based economy
- Socialist economy
Explanation:
Which one of the following is an indirect tax levied by the Central Government in India ?
- Service tax
- Corporate Income tax
- Profession tax
- Agricultural Income tax
Explanation:
ICDS was first introduced in India in the year
- 1975
- 1977
- 1979
- None of these
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:
Where is the headquarter of State Bank of India (SBI) situated ?
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Srinagar
Explanation:
Which is the following is direct tax ?
- Income tax
- Excise duty
- Sales tax
- None of these
Explanation:
Whose signature is found on the 1000 rupee note of India?
- Finance Secretary of India
- Finance Minister Of India
- Governor, Reserve Bank of India
- President Of India
Explanation: