MCQ on Indian Economy
Who wrote the book Planned Economy for India?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Indira Gandhi
- M. Visvesvaraya
- Mahatma Gandhi
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Tertiary sector activities include
- Cottage industries
- Mining activities
- Construction activities
- Infrastructure services
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Which of the following is not an asset held by the commercial bank ?
- Bills of exchange
- Current account deposits
- Money lent at short notice
- Credit balances with the Reserve Bank
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New Industrial Policy of India was introduced in the year:
- 1990
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
Explanation:
Find out the statement which is false. Financial Structural reform needs
- fall in government budget deficit
- increase in profitability of economic sectors
- reduce inflationary pressure
- increase in the balance of payment deficit
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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
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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was first announced by Hon'ble Prime Minister Modi on:
- 15th August, 2014
- 28th August, 2015
- 26th January, 2016
- 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:
Consider the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) of India:
(i) GST is a successor to VAT used in India on the supply of goods and services.
(ii) GST came into effect from 1st July, 2017 through the implementation of the one hundred and first Amendment of the Constitution of India.
(iii) Every decision of the GST Council is to be taken by a majority of not less than three fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and
voting at the meeting.
(iv) The GST Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
- (i) only
- (ii) only
- (iii) and (iv) only
- (i), (ii) and (iii) only
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Economic growth is usually coupled with ___________.
- deflation
- inflation
- Stagflation
- hyper inflation
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