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.

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 4 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Asset Reconstruction Companies?”

A - 100%

B - 74%

C - 49%

D - 26%

Answer : A

Explanation

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Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Answer : B

Explanation

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Answer : D

Explanation

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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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Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 11 - In reference to ‘ease of doing business in India,’ which among the following states did not include in the top ten list prepared by World Bank?

A - Andhra Pradesh

B - Chhattisgarh

C - Jharkhand

D - Bihar

Answer : D

Explanation

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Q 12 - Consider the following statements:

1. Fiscal system describes the complete structure of government revenue and expenditures as well as the framework within which the respective agencies collect and disburse the funds.

2. Fiscal policy is a technique by which the government regulates its spending levels and tax rates.

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

Fiscal policy influences national policy.

Q 13 - Major industry/ies, which are located in Indore-Ujjain region is/are …

A - Cotton cloth

B - Handicrafts

C - Chemical industry

D - A & B

Answer : D

Explanation

Handicrafts, in this region was patronized by former courts.

Q 14 - Who among the following has launched the trading software ‘National Exchange for Automatic Trading?’

A - CRISIL

B - National Stock Exchange (NSE)

C - Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

D - Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE)

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 15 - Consider the following statements:

1. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (or Prime Minister's Crop Insurance Scheme) was launched on 18 February 2016.

2. This scheme is designed to cover more than 50% of the farmers under its wing in next 2 to 3 years.

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

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Q 16 - The headquarters of Tea Board is located in …

A - Bengaluru

B - Kottayam

C - Kolkata

D - Guntur

Answer : C

Explanation

It is established under the Tea Act, 1953.

Answer : A

Explanation

A price ceiling is a government-imposed fixed price i.e. controlling or limiting - how high a price is charged for a particular product.

Q 18 - Consider the following statements:

1. Special Drawing Rights (SDR) is an international reserve asset, created by the International Monetary Fund in 1969.

2. The value of Special Drawing Rights is regulated on the basis of the portfolio of widely used countries.

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

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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

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Q 20 - In reference to ‘take-out finance scheme, consider the following statements:

1. A currency future is a sort of contract to exchange one currency for another on a specified date in the future at a price that is fixed in advance.

2. At present, currency futures are more frequently used by the traders to speculate on the rate of the dollar and other currencies at a future date.

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

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