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MCQ on Indian Economy

New Industrial Policy of India was introduced in the year:

  • 1990
  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993
  • Correct Option: B  [ 1991 ]

    Explanation:

Which of the following is the main problem in the growth of agriculture sector in Tripura ?

  • About 96 per cent of the land holdings are small and marginal
  • 60 per cent of the total geographical area is forest cover
  • Two-third of the geographical area is hilly
  • All of the above
  • Correct Option: D  [ All of the above ]

    Explanation:

Poverty is defined as:

  • A monetary condition brought about by people's own laziness
  • A monetary condition where people do not have enough to satisfy basic needs
  • A monetary and non-monetary conditions where people lack access to community regulated common resources, opportunities and income
  • All of the above
  • Correct Option: C  [ A monetary and non-monetary conditions where people lack access to community regulated common resources, opportunities and income ]

    Explanation:

Economic growth is usually coupled with ___________.

  • deflation
  • inflation
  • Stagflation
  • hyper inflation
  • Correct Option: B  [ inflation ]

    Explanation:

National Development Council was set up in:

  • 1950
  • 1951
  • 1952
  • 1954
  • Correct Option: C  [ 1952 ]

    Explanation:

Which among the following in India has the function of recommending Minimum Support Prices for various commodities to the Government ?

  • National Farmers Commission
  • Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
  • Central Statistical organization
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Correct Option: B  [ Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices ]

    Explanation:

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

(i) GNP is always higher than GDP.

(ii) If GDP is greater than GNP, then net factor income earned abroad is negative.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • Only (i)
  • Only (ii)
  • Both (i) and (ii)
  • Neither (i) nor (ii)
  • Correct Option: B  [ Only (ii) ]

    Explanation:

The LPG model of development was introduced by India since:

  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • Correct Option: A  [ 1991 ]

    Explanation:

When was National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established ?

  • 6th Dec, 1947
  • 6th Dec, 1982
  • 5th Nov, 1982
  • 7th Oct, 1982
  • Correct Option: C  [ 5th Nov, 1982 ]

    Explanation:

Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:

  • Reduction of Poverty
  • Extension of employment opportunities
  • Strengthening of capital market
  • Reduction in gender inequality
  • Correct Option: C  [ Strengthening of capital market ]

    Explanation: