Revision MCQS: Indian Economy
Revision MCQS: Indian Economy
Revision MCQS: Indian Economy
INDIAN
ECONOMY
(241 MCQs)
May 2019 – March 2020
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Q1. The special drawing Rights (SDRs) Q4. Consider the following statements
of IMF consists of which of the with respect to trends in the GST
following currencies in its basket? collection:
1. Ruble 1. The GST collections have
2. Rupee consistently increased year-on-year
3. Renminbi since its implementation.
Select the correct answer using the 2. The monthly GST Collection has
codes given below: never crossed Rs 1 lakh crore since
(a) 3 only its implementation.
(b) 2 only 3. Among the different components of
(c) 1 and 2 only GST, the Central GST contributes
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the highest share to the GST
Collection.
Q2. The Forex reserves of RBI include Which of the statements given
which among the following? above is/are correct?
1. Gold (a) 1 only
2. Foreign Currency reserves (b) 1 and 2 only
3. SDRs (c) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the (d) 1, 2 and 3
codes given below:
(a) 1 only Q5. Which among the following
(b) 1 and 2 only contributes the highest share to the
(c) 2 and 3 only revenue of the Central
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Government?
(a) Corporate Tax
Q3. Consider the following statements (b) Income Tax
related to Generalized System of (c) Union Excise Duties
Preferences (GSP) adopted by US: (d) Disinvestment
1. It allows duty free import of certain
goods into US economy in order to Q6. Which of the following is/are
promote economic growth in poor correctly matched?
and developing economies. Committee Purview
2. The products imported by US under 1 P.J. Nayak Governance of
GSP constitute major chunk of its Committee Public Sector
imports. Banks
3. The GSP is considered to be an 2 Rattan Watal Digital
exception to Most Favoured Nation Committee Payments
(MFN) Principle. Select the correct answer form the
Which of the statements given codes given below:
above is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q7. Consider the following statements:
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Q8. Consider the following statements Q11. Which among the following rights
about UDAY scheme: have been vested with the farmers
1. It is voluntary for the state under the Protection of Plant
governments to join the UDAY Varieties and Farmers' rights Act,
scheme 2001?
2. The UDAY bonds cannot be kept as 1. Right to Register a new variety of
G-securities under the SLR. seed.
Which of the statements given 2. Right to sow, re-sow and exchange
above is/are correct? seed of a variety protected under
(a) 1 only the Act.
(b) 2 only 3. Right to sell branded seeds of a
(c) Both 1 and 2 variety protected under the Act.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
Q9. Which among the following (a) 1 and 2 only
statements about National Gas (b) 1 and 3 only
Grid is/are correct? (c) 2 and 3 only
1. Petroleum and natural gas (d) 1, 2 and 3
regulatory board is the authorizing
agency. Q12. Consider the following statements
2. India aims to increase the share of related to Shell Companies in India:
gas in energy mix to 25% by 2025. 1. The Companies Act, 2013 provides
Select the correct answer using the for a clear cut definition of Shell
code given below: Companies.
(a) 1 only 2. These Companies do not produce
(b) 2 only substantial amount of Goods and
(c) Both 1 and 2 Services.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. These companies are mainly set up
in order to evade taxes.
Q10. Which among the following changes Which of the statements given
have been made for the GDP above is/are correct?
Estimation in India? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Change in Base year from 2004-05 (b) 1 and 3 only
to 2011-12. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Q13. With respect to State Finance Q16. Consider the following statements
Commission, Consider the with respect to Pradhan Mantri
following statements: Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana:
1. The State Finance Commission is 1. It provides for uniform pension
set up by Governor every 5 years or amount of Rs 3,000.
at earlier time. 2. It is applicable only for unorganised
2. It gives recommendations for the workers.
devolution of taxes from the State to Which of the statements given
the Local Bodies. above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given (a) 1 only
above is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q17. Which among the following
components are taken into account
Q14. Which among the following are part for the calculation of GDP under
of Annual Financial Statement of a the Expenditure Method?
particular year? 1. Consumption Expenditure
1. Budget Estimates of the Next 2. Private Investment Expenditure
Financial Year. 3. Government Expenditure
2. Revised Estimates of the Present 4. Imports and Exports.
Financial Year. Select the correct answer using the
3. Actuals of the Previous Financial code given below:
Year. (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
code given below: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only Q18. Which among the following
(d) 1, 2 and 3 categories of goods are covered
under Index of Industrial
Q15. Consider the following statements Production (IIP)?
about Atal Pension Yojana: 1. Primary Goods
1. It is applicable to all citizens of 2. Intermediate Goods
India in the age group 18-40 years. 3. Basic Goods
2. The Government contributes 50% 4. Infrastructure Goods
of the premium for all subscribers. Select the correct answer using the
Which of the statements given code given below:
above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q19. Consider the following statements
related to Employment Elasticity:
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Q41. Which among the following Q44. Consider the following statements
Employment Survey Reports are related to Government Debt:
published by National Statistical 1. In General, the Government debt of
Office (NSO) in India? the developing economies is far
1. Quarterly Employment Survey higher than that of advanced
Report economies.
2. Payroll Reporting Data 2. Higher level of Government Debt
3. Periodic Labour Force Survey leads to higher rate of inflation and
Report (PLFS) may curb investment.
Select the correct answer using the Which of the statements given
code given below: above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q42. Consider the following statements Q45. Consider the following statements
related to Pradhan Mantri Kisan related to SDG Gender Index:
Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): 1. It is published by United Nations
1. This scheme provides for direct Development Programme (UNDP).
income support only to those 2. It takes into account all the 17
farmers having cultivable land up SDGs to track the performance of
to 2 hectares. the countries.
2. Under this scheme, the government Which of the statements given
provides for income support of Rs above is/are correct?
6000 per year. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
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Q52. Which among the following are the Q55. Which among the following can be
likely impacts of Insider Trading in considered as Assets of the RBI?
India? 1. Loans to the Centre and States.
1. Unfair benefit to the people who 2. Government Securities in Custody
have access to sensitive of the RBI.
information. 3. CRR Deposits of the Banks.
2. Lack of level playing field among the 4. Currency in circulation.
shareholders. Select the correct answer using the
3. A sudden and drastic increase in code given below:
the share prices. (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
code given below: (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only Q56. The Bimal Jalan Committee, which
(d) 2 and 3 only was recently in news, deals with
which among the following?
Q53. With respect to the Basic Savings (a) Reforms in the Public Sector Banks
Bank deposit accounts, which of (b) Reducing the NPAs of Banks
the following statements is/are (c) Economic Capital Framework of
correct? RBI
1. The Banks can offer cheque books (d) Implementation of BASEL III Norms
for these accounts.
2. Total credits in their account Q57. Consider the following statements
cannot exceed 1 lakh/year related to Employees State
3. These accounts can be opened only Insurance Scheme (ESIC)
by poor and weaker sections. 1. The scheme is jointly financed by
Which of the statements given the Government and the
above is/are correct? Employers.
(a) 1 only 2. This scheme is applicable to all the
(b) 1 and 2 only factories employing more than 100
(c) 2 and 3 only persons.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given
above is/are correct?
Q54. Which among the following are the (a) 1 only
likely impacts of Fiscal Stimulus by (b) 2 only
the Government? (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Increase in the Government (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Expenditure
2. Decrease in the Fiscal Deficit Q58. With reference to Credit Rating
3. Increase in the Tax Expenditure. Agencies, consider the following
Select the correct answer using the statements:
code given below: 1. The rating by CRA is assigned to a
(a) 1 and 2 only security or an instrument
(b) 1 and 3 only 2. The Credit rating agencies are
(c) 2 and 3 only regulated by SEBI
(d) 1, 2 and 4
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Q66. With respect to Helicopter money, Q69. Who among the following can be
which of the statements is/are declared as Wilful defaulter
correct? according to RBI's guidelines?
1. New currency notes are printed and 1. Borrower who fails to meet his dues
distributed to all citizens. even if he has the ability to pay
2. Citizens have to pay very less 2. Borrower who has diverted the
interest rate on such money. money away from the intended
Select to correct answer using the purpose
code given below: 3. Borrower who defaults on loan
(a) 1 only repayment and has sold the
(b) 2 only mortgage kept with the Bank.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 code given below:
(a) 1 only
Q67. Which among the following factors (b) 1 and 2 only
can possibly contribute to increase (c) 1 and 3 only
in the Tax Buoyancy? (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Increase in the Disposable Income
of the individuals. Q70. Which of the statements is/are
2. Changes in the rates. correct about Housing Finance
Companies?
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Q71. Consider the following statements Q74. FAME India scheme aims to achieve
related to Provisioning Coverage which of the following objective?
ratio (PCR) (a) Transition to Solar power
1. Under PCR, the banks have to set (b) Transition from thermal to hydro
aside certain percentage of their power
profits to meet the risks associated (c) Transition to electric vehicles
with their loans (d) Integration of leather goods
2. The Provisioning norms are industry
applicable only to NPAs and not for
the standard assets Q75. Consider the following statements
Which of the statements given related to One nation, One ration
above is/are correct? card scheme:
(a) 1 only 1. Aadhar card linkage is mandatory
(b) 2 only to avail benefit under the scheme.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. It is a part of the integrated public
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 distribution system scheme.
Which of the statements given
Q72. Consider the following statements above is/are correct?
related to Banking Stability (a) 1 only
indicator: (b) 2 only
1. It measures the expected number of (c) Both 1 and 2
banks that could become (d) Neither 1 nor 2
distressed if one bank fails.
2. An increase in the indicator value Q76. Which of the following is/are not
means that the banking sector is covered under the PM Fasal Bima
more stable. Yojana?
Which of the statements given 1. Pest attack
above is/are correct? 2. Cloud Burst
(a) 1 only 3. Losses due to war
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the
(c) Both 1 and 2 code given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
Q73. Consider the following statements (c) 3 only
related to Capital Adequacy ratio: (d) 2 and 3 only
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(a) 1 only (c) In the 3rd stage both Birth rate and
(b) 2 only Death rate are low and they reflect
(c) Both 1 and 2 a stage of low population
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 fluctuation
(d) None of the above
Q85. Which of the following is/are
considered to lead to an increase in Q89. Which of the following forms part of
revenue for Government of India? the Revenue Expenditure of the
1. Disinvestment in Public Sector Government?
Enterprises 1. Capital Asset creation
2. Transfer of reserves from Reserve 2. Salaries payment
Bank of India 3. Interest payment on past debt
Select the correct answer form the Select the correct answer from the
codes given below: code given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q86. Which of the following are Q90. Which of the following statements
considered detrimental to fiscal about Airports Economic regulatory
consolidation? authority is/are correct?
1. Decrease in Tax to GDP ratio 1. It regulates the aeronautical
2. Increase in Government subsidies charges and tariffs at airports in
Select the correct answer from the India.
codes given below: 2. Only major airports come under its
(a) 1 only jurisdiction.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given
(c) Both 1 and 2 above is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Q87. Which of the parameters is not (c) Both 1 and 2
used for calculation of Keqiang (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Index?
(a) Railway cargo volume Q91. Consider the following statements
(b) Electricity consumption about Kisan Urja Surakshah evam
(c) loans disbursed by Banks Utthan Mhaabhiyan (KUSUM).
(d) Money spent by the government on 1. Its fall under the Ministry of Power.
social welfare 2. It aims to increase the solar
capacity of India.
Q88. Which of the following are correct 3. Only farmer cooperatives are
about the Demographic Transition eligible to get support for
Theory? installation of solar power
(a) 1 stage is marked by population agriculture pumps.
explosion Which of the statements given
(b) In the 2nd stage Birth rate is lower above is/are correct?
as compared to death rate. (a) 1 and 2 only
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Q93. Consider the following statements Q96. With reference to the World
with respect to Essential Economic Outlook report consider
Commodities Act, 1955 the following statements:
1. It only includes edible items in its 1. It is released by the World Bank
schedule. 2. It is released twice a year.
2. Only central governments can Which of the statements given
amend the schedule. above is/are correct?
Which of the above statements (a) 1 only
is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q97. Which of the following fuel has the
highest weightage in power
Q94. With reference to Zero Budget generation in India?
Natural Farming, consider the (a) Solar
following statements: (b) Natural Gas
1. 'zero budget’ farming intends for (c) Coal
farming without using any credit, (d) Wind
and without spending any money
on purchased inputs Q98. Which of the following statements
2. Natural farming means farming about Global Innovation Index
with nature and without chemicals 2019 is/are correct?
Which of the statement/s given 1. It is published by WIPO.
above is/are correct?
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2. India has the highest rank in Q102. Which of the following can be
central and south Asia region. considered as attributes of 'digital
Which of the statements given kleptocracy'?
above is/are correct? 1. Harnessing person's data for profit
(a) 1 only without consent
(b) 2 only 2. Data ownership for individual
(c) Both 1 and 2 generating the data
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Monetization of private data by
Government
Q99. India Innovation Index is released Select the correct answer form the
by? codes given below:
(a) Ministry of Skill development (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Ministry of Commerce (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) NITI Aayog (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) FICCI (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q100. Which of the following are Q103. Which of the following sectors are
considered as a part of revenue included in the index of eight Core
expenditure under the Union industries?
Budget? 1. Fertilizers
1. Subsidies 2. Mining
2. Loans and advances to state 3. Electricity
Governments Select the correct answer using the
3. Grants given to states codes given below:
Select the correct answer using the (a) 1 only
codes given below: (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q104. Consider the following about the
index of Eight Core industries:
Q101. Consider the following statements 1. The Highest Weightage is assigned
about Private Crypto currencies: to Petroleum Refinery products
1. These are recognised as legal tender 2. The lowest Weightage is assigned to
money by RBI Fertilizers production
2. These are regulated in India by the Which of the statements given
RBI under Payment and Settlement above is/are correct?
Act. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given (b) 2 only
above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Q105. Which of the following forms the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 largest collection in total gross GST
Revenue?
(a) Central GST
(b) State GST
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Q119. Which of the following were within Which of the statements given
the purview of the Bimal Jalan above is/are correct?
Committee? (a) 1 only
1. Review justification of various (b) 2 only
reserves and buffers presently (c) Both 1 and 2
provided for by the RBI (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Suggest an adequate level of risk
provisioning that the RBI needs to Q122. Consider the following statements:
maintain 1. 100% FDI under automatic route is
3. To propose a suitable profits allowed in mining of coal
distribution policy for the RBI 2. Coal sector was nationalized under
4. Treatment of surplus reserves Lal bahadur Shastri.
created out of realized gains Which of the statements given
Select the correct answer from the above is/are correct?
codes given below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q123. Which among the following is/are
Q120. Which among the following considered to be the assets of the
activities is/are undertaken by the RBI?
Development Banks? 1. G-Secs with the RBI.
1. Providing both short term and long 2. Currency in Circulation.
term credit. 3. CRR Deposits of the Banks
2. Buying the shares of the Select the correct answer using the
Infrastructure Financing code given below:
Companies. (a) 1 only
3. Guaranteeing the repayment of (b) 1 and 2 only
Bonds issued by Companies. (c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the (d) 1, 2 and 3
code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only Q124. Which among the following factors
(b) 1 and 3 only can lead to increase in the Net
(c) 2 and 3 only profits of the RBI?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Increase in the purchase of G-Secs
by RBI under the Open Market
Q121. Consider the following statements Operations.
related to Energy Efficiency 2. Increase in the loans extended by
Services Limited (EESL): the RBI to the Commercial Banks.
1. It is a statutory body created under 3. Appreciation in the value of Gold
the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 held by RBI.
in order to promote energy Select the correct answer using the
efficiency measures. code given below:
2. It implements the UJALA and Atal (a) 1 and 2 only
Jyoti Yojana Schemes. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
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(AM) for the merger of public Sector benefits drawn from the Pradhan
Banks in India: Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-
1. It is headed by the Prime Minister. KISAN) Scheme directly.
2. It gives the in-principle approval for Which of the statements given
the merger of the Banks. above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given (a) 1 only
above is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q135. Consider the following statements
related to Small Finance Banks
Q132. Which of the statements about one (SFBs):
nation one ration card is correct? 1. They are differentiated banks set
1. For the first time a person will be up on the recommendations of
able to take grains from a ration Nachilet Mor Committee.
shop located outside his locality. 2. They are allowed to only undertake
2. Aadhar seeding is not compulsory deposits and barred from given
under the scheme. loans.
Select the correct answer using the 3. They can operate only in a specific
codes given below: region of the country as stipulated
(a) 1 only by RBI.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given
(c) Both 1 and 2 above is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
Q133. Consider the following statements (c) 1 and 3 only
related to Market Intervention Price (d) 1, 2 and 3
Scheme:
1. It is applicable only for horticulture Q136. Which among the following
products. transactions are recorded under
2. The Losses incurred are shared the Capital Account as part of
between centre and state. Balance of Payments (BoP)?
Which of the statements given 1. Foreign Investment
above is/are correct? 2. Import and Export of Goods
(a) 1 only 3. Remittances
(b) 2 only 4. External Commercial Borrowings
(c) Both 1 and 2 (ECBs)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the
code given below
Q134. Consider the following Statements (a) 1 and 2 only
about PM Kisan Man Dhan Yojana: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. It will be implemented by Ministry (c) 2 and 4 only
of agriculture and farmer's welfare. (d) 1 and 4 only
2. The farmers can opt to allow their
monthly contribution to the
Scheme to be made from the
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Q146. Which of the following is top Q150. Consider the following statements
supplier of crude oil to India? related to Scheduled Banks in
(a) Iraq India:
(b) Iran 1. They are listed under the II
(c) Saudi Arabia Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934.
(d) United States of America 2. They need to have a minimum paid
up capital of Rs 100 Crores.
Q147. Which of following are included in 3. All the Cooperative Banks and
the calculation of Current account Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are
deficit? categorised under the Scheduled
1. Foreign direct investment in India Banks.
2. Foreign Portfolio investment Which of the statements given
3. Trade in invisibles above is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the (a) 1 only
codes given below: (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Q151. Consider the following statements
related to differences between FDI
Q148. Which of the following are included and FPI:
under Revenue receipts for the 1. The FDI is accompanied by both
Union Budget? ownership and management while
1. Corporate tax
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Q154. Consider the following statements Q157. Consider the following sources of
related to fixing of MGNREGA Renewable Energy:
Wages: 1. Solar
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(b) It measures the equity market Q214. Consider the following statements:
performance in emerging market 1. Real GDP growth rate is calculated
economies at Base Year Prices and takes
(c) It measures Ease of Doing Business inflation into account.
in the emerging market economies 2. Nominal GDP growth rate is
(d) None of the above calculated at current market prices
but does not take inflation into
Q211. Which of the following publishes account.
the Index of Economic Freedom? Which of the statement given above
(a) Human Rights Watch is/are incorrect?
(b) Heritage Foundation (a) 1 only
(c) World Economic Forum (b) 2 only
(d) IMF (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q212. With reference to Purchasing
Managers Index (PMI), consider the Q215. With reference to Coal Sector,
following statements: consider the following statements:
1. It tracks the manufacturing activity 1. India is one of the largest producer
in both private and public sector. and exporter of Coal in the world
2. A reading of above 50 denotes 2. The Coal India Limited enjoys the
expansion while reading of below monopoly in extraction and selling
50 denotes contraction. of coal in the domestic market.
Which of the statements given Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q213. Which of the following can be said Q216. Which of the following statements
to be bottlenecks for growth of is related to financial inclusion in
agricultural marketing in India? India?
1. Fragmented Agriculture Supply 1. Mechanism for grievance redressal.
Chain 2. Informing and educating people
2. Lack of Access to APMCs for about financial products.
marginal farmers. 3. Provide a wide array of financial
3. Poor Infrastructure of warehousing services to customers.
facilities for agricultural produce. Which of the statements given
4. Domestic Trade barriers in above is/are correct?
Agriculture (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the (b) 2 only
code given below: (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1,2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only Q217. What does the SEED (Sustainable
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
Development) Fund deals with?
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Q230. Which of the following can be said 1. Interest Rate for LTRO is being
to be the Prominent Theme of Union decided based on auctioning.
Budget 2020-21? 2. The maturity period of LTRO is 1
1. Aspirational India year and 3 year.
2. Economic Development Which of the statements given
3. Caring society above is/are correct?
4. Green Environment (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the (b) 2 only
code given below; (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1,2 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1,2 and 3 only
(c) 2,3 and 4 only Q234. Consider the following statements
(d) 1,3 and 4 only with respect to GST Compensation
Mechanism:
Q231. Consider the following statements: 1. The GST Compensation cess is
1. Under WTO, countries classify used to compensate the states for
themselves as developing or any loss they incur within the first
developed. five years of GST implementation.
2. Being classified as a developing 2. According to the GST Act, States
country, automatically makes them are guaranteed compensation if the
eligible to get preference from the GST revenue growth is less than 14
developed countries. per cent.
Which of the statements given Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q232. Which among the following Q235. Which among the following
categories of banks can avail Indicators are being tracked by the
deposit insurance provided by the RBI under the Prompt Corrective
Depositor Insurance and Credit Action (PCA) Framework?
Guarantee Corporation (DICGC)? 1. Capital Adequacy ratio (CAR)
1. Scheduled Commercial Banks 2. Gross NPA
2. Regional Rural Banks 3. Leverage ratio
3. Cooperative Banks. 4. Return on Assets
Select the correct answer using the Select the correct answer using the
code given below:" code given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q233. Consider the following statements Q236. Consider the following statements
about the Long-term Repo related to Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Operations (LTRO) of RBI: Scheme:
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