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The World Bank was created immediately after the Second World War. Its activities are focused on the developing countries. Which among the following are the activities of the Bank? (i) Human development. (ii) Agriculture and rural development. (iii) Environmental protection and governance. (iv) Loans and grants to the member countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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The Planning Commission of India (i) Was set up in 1950. (ii) Is a constitutional body. (iii) Is an advisory body. (iv) Is a government department.
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Which one of the following statements is/are correct about the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?
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The place where bankers meet and settle their mutual claims and accounts is known as
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The minimum effect of Direct Taxes is on
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Schemes run under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act are sponsored
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If the cash, reserve ratio is lowered by the Central bank, what will be its effect on credit creation?
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Consider the following related to World Bank organisations, IBRD and IDA (i) India use IDA funds on social sector. (ii) India use development. IBRD funds on infrastructure development (iii) IBRD loans are cheaper than IDA loans. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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The ‘Rolling Plan' concept in national planning was introduced by
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Which one among the following statements regarding the Eighth Five Year Plan in India is not correct?
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The main function of the Exim Bank is
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When was the Reserve Bank of India taken over by the Government?
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The principal source of revenue to the State Government in India is
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For regulation of the Insurance Trade in the country the Government has formed
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Which of the following is poorest state in India?
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Economic survey is published by
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Consider the following statements with regard to Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) (i) To meet SLR, commercial banks can use cash only. (ii) SLR is maintained by the banks with themselves. (iii) SLR restricts the bank’s leverage in pumping more money into the economy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The Reserve Bank of India issues
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Which of the following is not true about 'vote-on account?
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Which of the following are the functions of the Central Bank of India? (i) Regulation of currency and flow of credit system. (ii) Maintaining exchange value of rupee. (iii) Formulating monetary policy of India. (iv) Supervisory powers over the indigenous bankers and leasing companies.
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Which of the following committees was assigned to recommend reforms in the insurance sector?
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Excise Duties are taxes on
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Which of the following sectors does not come under tertiary sector?
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Funds belonging to Government of India are kept in (i) Consolidated Fund of India. (ii) Public Account Fund India. (iii) Contingency Fund of India. Select the correct answer using the codes gives below
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Economic Planning is a subject
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The National Income is more at current prices than at constant prices because
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The Imperial Bank of India, after nationalization was given the name of
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Open market operations of a Central Bank are sale and purchase of
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Which of the following group of states has the largest concentration of rural poor and people living below the poverty line?
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Consider the following statements (i) NABARD is an apex institution handling matters concerning policy, planning and operating the field of credit for agriculture and other developmental activities in rural India. (ii) NABARD operates through its head office at Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Which one of the following is not a member of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
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Which of the following is the largest (in terms of turnover) Public Sector organization in India?
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Hard Currency is defined as currency
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What are "Open Market Operations'?
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'Repo rate' is the rate at which
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Consider the following statements (i) Life Insurance Corporation of India is the oldest insurance company in India. (ii) National Insurance Company Limited was nationalized in the year 1972 and made a subsidiary of General Insurance Corporation of India. (iii) Headquarters of United India Insurance Company Limited are located at Chennai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct
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The contribution of agriculture to India's economy is
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Temporary tax levied to obtain additional revenue is called
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Which among the following formulates fiscal policy?
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Which of the following taxes is not levied by the Union Government?
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Which of the following states ranks first in terms of the maximum numbers of agro-based industries?
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Which bank gives long term loans to farmers?
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The headquarters of International Monetary Fund and World Bank are located at KEDUCE
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Consider the following statements regarding the underdeveloped nature of the economy of India (i) Inequitable distribution of income. (ii) High unemployment in the economy. (iii) Slow rate of increase in national income. (iv) Slow rate of growth of road infrastructure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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How does the consumer benefit with VAT?
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Consider the following statements (i) In the Eleventh Five Year Plan, the growth rate of the agriculture sector was above 4%. (ii) In the Eleventh Five Year Plan, the agriculture sector contributed more than 25% in the overall GDP of the India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Which of the following is an indirect tax?
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Which of the following bodies finalises the Five Year Plan proposals?
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The largest contribution in India's National Income is from
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Which one of the following statements is correct? Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBMA) concerns
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In 1921, the presidency banks of Bengal, Madras and Bombay were nationalized to give birth to
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Rolling plan was designed for the period
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Customs duties, export duties, corporation taxes, taxes on capital value of assets (excluding agricultural land of individuals and companies) are
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The standard of living in a country is represented by its
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Which one of the following can aid in furthering the government objective of inclusive growth? (i) Promotion of self help groups. (ii) Promotion of micro, small and enterprises. (iii) Implementing the right to education. Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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Which one of the following is the task of the Planning Commission?
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Who wrote the book 'Planned Economy for India'?
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National Development Council was set up in
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Consider the following statements (i) India is the sixth largest producer of coffee. (ii) India's share in global area under coffee is about 2%. (iii) India contributes about 4% to world production as well as in the International Trade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements (i) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana which gives free electricity connections to the below poverty line households is implemented by Power Grid Corporation of India. (ii) The Integrated Rural Energy Programme aims to meet the energy needs of cluster of villages through conventional and non-conventional source of energy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A Scheduled Bank is one which is included in the
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Consider the following statements (i) MNREGA was launched in the Eleventh Five Plan. (ii) Indira Awaas Yojana was launched in the Nineth Five Year Plan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements (i) NABARD inherited all the apex roles from Reserve Bank of India. (ii) NABARD gives long-term loans to State Governments to enable them to subscribe to the share of cooperative credit societies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Assertion (A) Most of the famines of 19th century India were caused due to high food prices and extensive rural unemployment. Reason (R) Food was available in the market, although at high prices, even during the worst famines. Codes
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Deficit financing is spending
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India opted for 'Mixed Economy' in
