Indian Economy Online Quiz



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Q 1 - During which Five Year Plan, Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana was started?

A - Sixth Five Year

B - Fifth Five Year Plan

C - Seventh Five Year Plan

D - Eight Five Year Plan

Answer : D

Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana was started in 1993.

Q 2 - The Community Development Program (CDP) was implemented in

A - 1952

B - 1963

C - 1974

D - 1948

Answer : A

Explanation

The objective of CDP was the overall development of rural area with peoples participation.

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.

Q 4 - A short period loan, taken to make up the temporary shortage of cash, is known as

A - Bridge loan

B - Bull loan

C - Quick loan

D - Cash loan

Answer : A

Explanation

It is also known as caveat loan.

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.

Q 6 - Which among the following is known for Embroidery works?

A - Jaipur

B - Gwalior

C - Ahmedabad

D - Bengaluru

Answer : A

Explanation

Pottery and brassware are also popular in Jaipur.

Q 7 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of Pharmaceuticals (Green 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.

Answer : A

Explanation

A price floor is a government-imposed fixed (minimum) price i.e. controlling or limiting - how low a price is charged for a particular product.

Q 10 - Barclays Bank belongs to

A - USA

B - Germany

C - Netherlands

D - UK

Answer : D

Explanation

The headquarters of Barclays bank is located in London, United Kingdom.

Q 11 - Consider the following statements:

1. The condition in which, people work for lesser hours than they wish for, is known as underemployment.

2. The situation in which, people seem to be employed, but actually they are unemployed, is known as disguised unemployment.

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 12 - Mudra Bank Yojana, launched by Narendra Modi Government, was implemented in

A - 2015

B - 2016

C - 2014

D - Will be launched in 2017

Answer : A

Explanation

One of the major objectives of the scheme is to provide loan to small businesses.

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 15 - Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana, launched by Narendra Modi Government, was implemented in

A - 2015

B - 2016

C - 2014

D - Will be launched in 2017

Answer : A

Explanation

The yojana was launched with the objective to generate awareness related to welfare service intended for girl child and women.

Q 16 - At present, the total number of nationalized banks in India is

A - 19

B - 20

C - 26

D - 27

Answer : A

Explanation

Number of nationalized bank is 19; number of state banks and its associates is 6; and there are two public sector banks.

Q 17 - The Nehru Rozgar Yojana (NRY) was introduced in

A - 1993

B - 1997

C - 1989

D - 1985

Answer : C

Explanation

The objective of NRY is to provide employment to urban unemployed.

Answer : D

Explanation

Tiruchirapalli is located in Tamil Nadu

Answer : B

Explanation

The period of Second Five Year Plan was 1956 61.

Q 20 - Consider the following statements:

1. Inflation is a condition in which the prices of goods and services rise and at the same time value of money fall on hand-in-hand.

2. The condition in which the money circulation exceeds the production of goods and services, known as the state of inflation.

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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