MCQ on Indian Economy
From the following statements pertaining to the World Economic Forum (WEF), find the correct
statement(s) :
(i) The WEF is a platform under the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
(ii) The WEF is an independent department of the World Bank.
(iii) The WEF is an International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.
(iv) The WEF was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Only (1)
- Only (ii)
- Only (iii) and (iv)
- Only (ii) and (iii)
Explanation:
In India, National Income is computed by :
- Ministry of Fianance
- Central Statistical Organisation
- National Development Council
- Finance Commission
Explanation:
NABARD stands for:
- National Activated Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- National Agricultural Backward and Rural Development
- National Bank for Accelerated Rural Development
Explanation:
Gilt-edged market means:
- Market of government securities
- Bullion market
- Market of commodities
- Market of pure metals
Explanation:
The Mahalanobis strategy of Indian Planning gave emphasis to the growth of:
- Agricultural sector
- Services sector
- Heavy Capital Goods Industrial sector
- Small scale Village Industrial sector
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India was established in the year :
- 1930
- 1935
- 1940
- 1945
Explanation: RBI Nationalized on 1st Jan, 1949.
Green revolution occurred during:
- 1945-1955
- 1965-1975
- 1985-1995
- none of these
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:
Who was the father of Operation Flood in India ?
- Dr. Varghese Kurien
- M. S. Swaminathan
- A P J Abdul Kalam
- Morarji Desai
Explanation: Operation Flood related to Milk Production.
Plan finance creates increase of money supply if there is
- increase in taxes
- increase in loan from the Reserve Bank of India
- increase in loan from commercial Banks
- increase in loan from general public
Explanation: