Indian Economy Online Quiz



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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. Co-operative Credit Organization first time commenced in 1968.

2. Primary Co-operative Committees provide credit for short term.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : B

Explanation

Co-operative Credit Organization first time commenced in 1904.

Q 2 - Indradanush Scheme, launched by Narendra Modi Government, was implemented in …

A - 2015

B - 2016

C - 2014

D - Will be launched in 2017

Answer : C

Explanation

One of the major objectives of the scheme is to improve the children’s health.

Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. The banks, which are incorporated in the second schedule of the Indian Constitution, is known as schedule bank.

2. The schedule banks have a paid-up capital and reserves of an aggregate value and follow the RBI rules.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : B

Explanation

The banks, which are incorporated in the second schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, is known as schedule bank.

Answer : A

Explanation

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Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 6 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Power Exchanges?”

A - 100%

B - 74%

C - 49%

D - 20%

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 7 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Pharmaceuticals (Brown Field)?”

A - 100%

B - 74%

C - 49%

D - 20%

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 8 - Which one of the following terms correctly defines the difference between GNP and NNP?

A - Depreciation

B - Increased income

C - Direct taxes

D - Indirect taxes

Answer : A

Explanation

Net National Product = Gross National Product – Depreciation.

Q 9 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Plantation?”

A - 100%

B - 51%

C - 49%

D - 33%

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 10 - Consider the following statements:

1. The Reserve Bank of India was set up under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

2. The Reserve Bank of India was nationalized on January 1, 1952.

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

The Reserve Bank of India was nationalized on January 1, 1949.

Q 11 - Indian Refineries Ltd. is located in …

A - Barauni (Bihar)

B - Noonmati (Assam)

C - Kochi (Kerala)

D - A & B

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Q 12 - The Intensive Agriculture Area Program (IAAP) was implemented in …

A - 1952

B - 1963

C - 1964

D - 1948

Answer : C

Explanation

Under the IAAP, emphasis is given on the special harvesting.

Q 13 - Mining and Allied Machinery Corporation Ltd. is located in …

A - Durgapur

B - Kolkata

C - Hyderabad

D - Ranchi

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 15 - The National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) was introduced in …

A - 1952

B - 1963

C - 1974

D - 1977

Answer : D

Explanation

NIRD acts as an advisory body.

Q 16 - Consider the following statements:

1. Exim Bank was established in 1982 under Export-Import Bank of India Act 1981.

2. The major objective of Exim Bank is to promote cross border trade and investment.

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

Exim Bank is export-import bank, which is managed by the Board of Directors.

Q 17 - Bhartiya Mahila Bank Limited is established with objective to …

A - Promote gender equality

B - Promote economic empowerment of women

C - Provide specialized banking service

D - A & B

Answer : D

Explanation

Bhartiya Mahila Bank is established in 2013.

Q 18 - The headquarters of Spices Board is located in …

A - Bengaluru

B - Kottayam

C - Kolkata

D - Kochi

Answer : C

Explanation

It is established under the Spices Act, 1986.

Q 19 - Consider the following statements:

1. In macroeconomics, the Aggregate Demand is the total demand for final goods and/or services.

2. The Aggregate Supply is the total supply of goods and/or services that firms in a national economy plan.

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 20 - The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was introduced in …

A - 1993

B - 1997

C - 1984

D - 1988

Answer : D

Explanation

The objective of SEBI is to safeguard the interests of investors.

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