Indian Economy Online Quiz



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Questions and Answers

Q 1 - The headquarters of Coffee Board is located in …

A - Bengaluru

B - Kottayam

C - Kolkata

D - Guntur

Answer : A

Explanation

It is established under the Coffee Act, 1942.

Q 2 - Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, launched by Narendra Modi Government, was implemented in …

A - 2015

B - 2016

C - 2014

D - Will be launched in 2017

Answer : C

Explanation

Launched on 2nd October 2014, the objective of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is to clean India by 2nd October 2019.

Q 3 - In reference to the concept of economics, consider the following statements:

1. The competition arises, when there is more than one person demanding the same economic goods.

2. The concept “first-one-first-served” encourages Non-price competition.

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 4 - The headquarters of Asian Development Bank is located in …

A - New Delhi, India

B - Shanghai, China

C - Tokyo, Japan

D - Mandaluyong, Philippines

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Q 5 - Which among the following regions is not a jute center?

A - Kolkata

B - Gorakhur

C - Kanpur

D - Agra

Answer : D

Explanation

Located in Uttar Pradesh, Agra is largely known for leather goods.

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 7 - Poverty (in percentage) of India is about …

A - 22%

B - 16%

C - 27%

D - 34%

Answer : A

Explanation

Nation’s average poverty is 21.92%

Answer : C

Explanation

The report of the Goiporia Committee was published in 1993.

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 10 - Which among the following provides financial advice and policy to developing countries?

A - Asian Bank

B - IDA

C - IMF

D - IBRD

Answer : C

Explanation

IMF stands for International Monetary Fund; its headquarters is located in Washington DC.

Q 11 - Which among the following can correctly link with the term ‘MIBOR?’

A - Indian call money market

B - Stock exchange market

C - Food market

D - Personal Banking

Answer : A

Explanation

MIBOR stands for Mumbai Interbank Offer Rate.

Q 12 - Consider the following statements:

1. Statutory Liquidity Ratio is the amount that the commercial banks need to maintain in the form of cash, or gold, or government approved securities (i.e. bonds) before provide credit to their customers.

2. Statutory Liquidity Ratio is regulated by Ministry of Finance.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : A

Explanation

Statutory Liquidity Ratio is regulated by RBI.

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 14 - In reference to microeconomics, consider the following statements:

1. Elasticity is normally the measurement of how responsive an economic variable is to a change in another variable.

2. Elasticities usually include price elasticity of supply, price elasticity of demand, income elasticity of demand, and elasticity of substitution.

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 15 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Petroleum & Natural Gas (especially exploration activities)?”

A - 100%

B - 100%

C - 49%

D - 33%

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 16 - Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, launched by Narendra Modi Government, was implemented in …

A - 2015

B - 2016

C - 2014

D - Will be launched in 2017

Answer : C

Explanation

The scheme was launched to provide financial services to weaker sections of the society.

Q 17 - The Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Program (RLEGP) was introduced in …

A - 1993

B - 1997

C - 1974

D - 1975

Answer : A

Explanation

The objective of RLEGP is to provide employment to landless farmers and laborers.

Q 18 - In the list of the countries with the largest economy, India stands …

A - 4th

B - 6th

C - 7th

D - 9th

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Answer : A

Explanation

Black market is underground activity.

Answer : A

Explanation

SJGSY has been implemented in 1999.

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