Indian Economy Online Quiz



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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. Land Development Bank was established in 1919.

2. Land Development Bank provides credit for long term period.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

Land Development Bank is also known as Mortgage Bank.

Q 2 - The Community Development Program (CDP) was implemented in …

A - 1952

B - 1963

C - 1974

D - 1948

Answer : A

Explanation

The objective of CDP was the overall development of rural area with people’s participation.

Q 3 - The currency of 10 & 50 rupees is issued by …

A - Finance Minister

B - Reserve Bank of India

C - President

D - Prime Minister

Answer : B

Explanation

The currency of 10 & 50 rupees is issued by RBI.

Q 4 - Which among the following is the largest exported item (of India)?

A - Petroleum products

B - Precious stones

C - Agricultural products

D - Heavy machinery

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Answer : B

Explanation

The committee was set up in 1989.

Answer : D

Explanation

Another center of Hindustan Insecticides Ltd. is located in Delhi.

Q 7 - Which among the following is not a type of sales tax?

A - Retail Sales Tax

B - Manufacturers’ Sales Tax

C - Value Added Tax

D - Property tax

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Q 8 - What is the unemployment rate in India?

A - 4.90%

B - 5.90%

C - 7.04%

D - 3.5%

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Answer : A

Explanation

Pimpri is located in Maharashtra.

Q 10 - Consider the following statements:

1. Janani Suraksha Yojana was set up on 2005.

2. Janani Suraksha Yojana will cover the women above 19 years old and falling in the category of below poverty line.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

The objective of the Yojana is to reduce maternal and neo-natal mortality by promoting institutional delivery system (especially among the poor pregnant women).

Q 11 - Bovespa Share Price Index belongs to …

A - Brazil

B - Mexico

C - Korea

D - Italy

Answer : A

Explanation

Bovespa Share Price Index is the stock exchange of Brazil.

Answer : C

Explanation

Estimation of Employments

Q 13 - Consider the following statements:

1. Rural incomes are normally much lower than the urban incomes.

2. In India, most of the farmers are illiterate and hardly know about scientific cultivation.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 14 - Service sector contributes about …………… in the total GDP.

A - 58%

B - 58%

C - 72%

D - 43%

Answer : A

Explanation

With about 58% of total contribution, service sector is the largest contributor to Indian GDP.

Q 15 - The currency of one rupee is issued by …

A - Finance Minister

B - Reserve Bank of India

C - President

D - Prime Minister

Answer : A

Explanation

The coin and currency of one rupee is issued by Finance Minister.

Q 17 - Digital India scheme, launched by Narendra Modi Government, was implemented in …

A - 2015

B - 2016

C - 2014

D - Will be launched in 2017

Answer : A

Explanation

The scheme is designed to create digital infrastructure in India.

Q 18 - Consider the following statements:

1. Repo rate is the rate at which commercial banks borrow money from RBI.

2. Reverse Repo rate is the rate at which RBI borrows money from commercial banks.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 19 - Consider the following statements:

1. Capitalization includes bonds, debentures, etc.

2. Bonds and debentures are carried normally on the books of the issuing company.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Answer : A

Explanation

The scheme has been implemented in 1995-96.

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