SSC Economics Sample Paper

done NCERT Sample Paper-6 Total Questions - 100    [Download]

• question_answer1)

  Consider the following statements

  1. Highway Development Project connecting Delhi, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata.

  2. North-South Corridor which comprises 4-laning of National Highways connecting Srinagar to Kanyakumari via Cochin-Salem. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1
  done clear
  B)
          Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Cochin Shipyard is the largest shipyard in the country.

  2. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) is a Mini-Ratna company.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Consider the following statements about agencies responsible for development and maintenance of the National Highways system in India.

  1 .National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

  2. State Public Works Departments (PWDs)

  3 .Border Road Organisation (BRO)

  Which of the above- agencies are participated in carrying out development and maintenance work of National Highways?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   Only 2
  done clear
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• question_answer4)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Life Insurance Corporation of India is the oldest insurance company in India.

  2. National Insurance Company Limited was nationalized in the year 1972 and made a subsidiary of General Insurance Corporation of India.

  3. Headquarters of United India Insurance Company Limited are located at Chennai. Which one of these statements is/are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
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• question_answer5)
  If the GDP is measured at the price of a base year, then it is called:
  A)
   Current price    
  done clear
  B)
   market price
  done clear
  C)
   Constant price
  done clear
  D)
          none of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer6)
  What is the meaning of Transfer Payment?
  A)
   It refers to payments made for which there is no goods produced or service provided in return.
  done clear
  B)
   It is a type of treasury bills
  done clear
  C)
   It is a method of transfer of money in the banking system
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer7)

  Consider the following:

  1. GDP is essentially about who produces.

  2. GNP is essentially about where production takes place. Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer8)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. A base year is the year used only for comparison for the level of a particular economic index and hence it is used to determine inflation.

  2. A base effect can make it difficult to accurately assess inflation levels over time and the base effect wears off over time if inflation levels are relatively constant. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer9)

  What are the factors determining National Income of a country?

  1. Quality and quantity of factors of production

  2. The extent of technical know-how and technology in production

  3. Political stability.

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer10)
  In economic terminology the final production of goods and services valued at market prices during a year of a nation is known as
  A)
   Gross Domestic Product
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  B)
   Gross National Product
  done clear
  C)
   National Income
  done clear
  D)
   Net National Product
  done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Net Domestic Product has always been less than the Gross Domestic Product. This is so because
  A)
   Capital equipment undergoes wear and tear
  done clear
  B)
   Disguised unemployment does not contribute to Gross Domestic Product
  done clear
  C)
   Capital imports cannot be totally dispensed with
  done clear
  D)
   Capital output ratio in the domestic economy has been low.
  done clear
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• question_answer12)

  The Price stabilization fund will support the procurement of

  1. Onion

  2. Groundnut

  3. Potato

  4. Rice

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 4 only
  done clear
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• question_answer13)

  Which among the following is /are characters of Dual Economy?

  Existence of Agriculture and Industry

  Existence of commercial agriculture with subsistence farming

  Modern industry and commercial agriculture with subsistence farming and traditional handicraft.

  Codes:
  A)
   A and B only   
  done clear
  B)
   A and C only
  done clear
  C)
   B and C only
  done clear
  D)
  A, B and C
  done clear
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• question_answer14)

  The growth of GDP depends on:

  1. Productivity of investment

  2. Level of investment

  3. Incremental Capital Output Ratio.

  Choose the correct one:

  A)
   Only 1 and 2    
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1 and 3    
  done clear
  D)
   All 1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer15)

  The main functions of National Development Council include:

  1. To give suggestion in order to achieve the determined goal and achieve maximum cooperation of the people.

  2. To approve the plan prepared by the planning commission. Choose the correct one:

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer16)

  Consider the following statements about 12th Five year plans goals:

  1. Clean all the critically polluted rivers by 2020.

  2. Setup an autonomous body named National Environment Assessment and Monitoring Authority for E14, Coastal Zone regulations and Marine Fisheries regulations. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer17)

  Which of the following are the Advantages of Economic Planning?

  1. It helps to correct and eliminate regional imbalances by focusing attention on the needs of backward areas;

  2. It promotes co-ordination between the different sectors of the economy;

  3. It is the only reliable way in which the State can try to remove economic disparities and establish an egalitarian society free of social and political tensions;

  Codes:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   Only 2
  done clear
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• question_answer18)
  The Gadgil formula for transfer of resources from the Centre to states was used for the first time in-
  A)
   Third five year plan     
  done clear
  B)
   Fourth five year plan
  done clear
  C)
   Fifth five year plan.      
  done clear
  D)
   Sixth five year plan
  done clear
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• question_answer19)

  Consider the following taxes:

  1. Corporation tax

  2. Customs duty

  3. Wealth tax

  4. Excise duty

  Which of these is/are indirect taxes?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 4 only    
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
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• question_answer20)

  Non-plan expenditure includes:

  1. Expenditure on interest payment

  2. Defence

  3. Maintenance expenditure

  Choose the correct one:

  A)
   Only 1 and 2    
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   All 1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer21)

  Consider the following regarding the concept of Engel's law:

  1. It states that as income rises, the proportion of income spent on food falls,

  2. According to this law, smaller a person's income, the greater the proportion of it that he will spend on food and vice versa. Choose the correct one:

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Primary deficit is equal to the:
  A)
   Difference between the fiscal deficit and the interest payments.
  done clear
  B)
   Difference between budget deficit and the interest payments.
  done clear
  C)
   Difference between monetized deficit and the interest payments.
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer23)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. States have exclusive power to tax sales and purchases of goods other than newspaper.

  2. Central government has exclusive power to tax sales and purchase of goods in the course of inter-state. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 & 2      
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer24)

  Which of the following are not included in the functions of the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance.

  1. Administering Government policies having a bearing on the working of banks and the term lending Financial Institutions.

  2. Matters relating to industrial sickness and miscellaneous issues of coordination between industry, banks and financial institutions

  3. Policy matters relating to private banks, foreign banks and non-banking financing companies,

  A)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer25)

  Recently the term "Double Taxation" was very common in the news. Consider the following statements regarding Double taxation:

  1. The Indian government has entered into tax treaties, known as Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).

  2. Relief against double taxation is provided in two ways: Unilateral relief and Bilateral relief.

  3. Exemption method and Tax credit method are methods of Unilateral relief. Of these statements:

  A)
   1, 2 and 3 are correct    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 are correct
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 are correct
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 are correct
  done clear
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• question_answer26)

  Consider the following statements

  1. Vote on Account deals only with the expenditure side of the government's budget

  2. Interim Budget does not give the complete financial statement, like a full Budget.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct regarding?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both are correct
  done clear
  D)
   both are wrong
  done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Which one of the following would be considered an example of a 'dirty subsidy'?
  A)
   Subsidy on diesel
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  B)
   Money spent on total sanitation programme
  done clear
  C)
   Subsidy provided to households above the poverty line
  done clear
  D)
   Mid-day meals programme
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• question_answer28)
  The term 'unemployment rate' refers to:
  A)
   Number of unemployed people divided by total population.
  done clear
  B)
   Number of unemployed people divided by labour force.
  done clear
  C)
   Number of unemployed people divided by work force.
  done clear
  D)
   Number of unemployed people divided population under 60 years.
  done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Which of the following is incorrect about census in India?
  A)
   In modem period, first census was conducted in 1872 by Lord Mayo, but it was incomplete.
  done clear
  B)
   Census is conducted under 'Census Act 1948' by 'Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India' who is appointed by the central government.
  done clear
  C)
   The Census Commissioner office functions under the Ministry of Human Resource
  done clear
  D)
   In the census 2011, the government decided to prepare NPR (National Population Register) also.
  done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Which of the following states has minimum life expectancy at birth?
  A)
   Bihar   
  done clear
  B)
   Uttar Pradesh
  done clear
  C)
   Madhya Pradesh
  done clear
  D)
   Jharkhand
  done clear
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• question_answer31)

  Which of the following are not true about Gender Inequality Index (Gil)?

  1. It capture the loss in achievement due to gender disparities in the areas of reproductive health, empowerment and labour force participation.

  2. The value 'Zero' in this index indicates perfect equality, while 'one' is total inequality.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer32)

  Consider the following statements-

  1. Census is the subject of Union List and is carried out on a decennial basis, but it is the responsibility of the State governments to provide necessary workforce to the Census Commissioner for the Census purpose.

  2. Registration of Birth and Deaths is the subject of Concurrent List which is done under the System Registration System, under the administrative control of the Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 both    
  done clear
  D)
   none of them
  done clear
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• question_answer33)

  Consider the following statements:

  I. HDI is broadly an average of social aggregates/average of longevity, knowledge and access to resources.

  II. The average of Life Expectancy Index (LEI), Education attainment and standard of living index is known as Human Development Index (HDI). Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  A)
   Only I 
  done clear
  B)
   Only II
  done clear
  C)
   Both I and II
  done clear
  D)
   neither I nor II
  done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Open market operation of RBI dos not include-
  A)
   Buying of securities from the market
  done clear
  B)
   Selling of securities in the market
  done clear
  C)
   Both
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer35)

  In recent months the term 'quantitative easing' frequently appears in Newspapers. Which of the following are true about such term

  1. It aims at reviving consumer spending and economic growth

  2. It involves cut down of interest rate by central bank

  3. It may also involve selling of government securities by central bank. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer36)

  Consider the following:

  1. The more the CRR, the less the money available for lending by the banks to players in the economy.

  2. In a regime of moderate inflation, high CRR is in place. Which of these statements is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer37)
  In terms of economic trade, 'sensitive items' refers to:
  A)
   Defence and security related products.
  done clear
  B)
   Drugs and narcotics
  done clear
  C)
   Goods which are essentially required as these are not produced domestically.
  done clear
  D)
   Goods, the imports of which will negatively impact the domestic manufacturers.
  done clear
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• question_answer38)

  The self-help group bank linkage programme has been emerged as the major micro finance programme in the country. It is being implemented by:

  1. Commercial banks

  2. Regional-rural banks

  3. Cooperative banks

  Choose the correct one:

  A)
   Only 1 and 2    
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   All 1, 2 and 3   
  done clear
  D)
   Only 1 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer39)
  Match List I and List II and select the correct code:

  List-1	List-II
  A. Lead Bank Scheme	1. A public sector bank acts as a consortium leader to coordinate developmental activities in a district.
  B. Service Area Approach	2. Private local banks with jurisdiction over two (or) three contiguous districts.
  C. Local Area Bank	3. To meet the needs of weaker sections of rural population viz small and marginal
  D. Regional Banks	4. All rural and semi urban branches of banks are to provide credit availability and overall development to cluster of villages.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4
  done clear
  B)
   A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3
  done clear
  C)
   A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]3
  done clear
  D)
   A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]1
  done clear
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• question_answer40)

  Which of the following is/are the functions of RBI?

  1. Banker and debt manager to central government.

  2. It issues new currencies from time to time.

  3. It acts as banker?s bank for scheduled banks.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1 and 2 only
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 only 
  done clear
  D)
   3 only
  done clear
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• question_answer41)

  NABARD

  1. Is an apex institution accredited with all matters concerning policy, planning and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas.

  2. Is an apex refinancing agency for the institutions providing investment and production credit for promoting the various developmental activities in rural areas

  3. Takes measures towards institution building for improving absorptive capacity of the credit delivery system, including monitoring, formulation of rehabilitation schemes, restructuring of credit institutions, training of personnel, etc.

  4. Co-ordinates the rural financing activities of all the institutions engaged in developmental work at the field level and maintains liaison with Government of India, State governments, Reserve Bank of India and other national level institutions concerned with policy formulation.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1, 2, 3 
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3, 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3, 4
  done clear
  D)
   1, 3, 4
  done clear
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• question_answer42)

  Consider the following statements with regard to Statutory Liquidity Ratio [SLR]:

  1. To meet SLR, commercial banks can use cash only.

  2. SLR is maintained by the banks with themselves.

  3. SLR restricts the banks' leverage in pumping more money into the economy.

  Which one of these statements is/are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   2 only
  done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Finacle is
  A)
   A core banking term associated with the pragmatic difficulties arising out of a situation where excessive customer base development clubbed with lack of proportionate staff support.    
  done clear
  B)
   Over dependence of a country on the World Bank and other international monetary institutions for all plan expenditure.
  done clear
  C)
   A situation where banks lead to a liquidation stage due to general recessive nature of an economy of the country where it has its base.
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Which of the following best describes 'insider trading'?
  A)
   Share trading by promoters of a company.
  done clear
  B)
   Domestic selling of goods by SEZs established for export promotion.
  done clear
  C)
   Secret and clandestine trade by smugglers.
  done clear
  D)
   Share trading by people who have confidential information about the company.
  done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Which of the following insurance companies is not the subsidiary of the General Insurance Company of India?
  A)
   National Insurance Company Limited
  done clear
  B)
   New India Assurance Company Limited
  done clear
  C)
   Oriental Insurance Company Limited
  done clear
  D)
   Life Insurance Corporation of India Limited
  done clear
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• question_answer46)
  The acronym SRO, being used in the capital market for various market participants, stands for which one of the followings?
  A)
   Self-Regulatory Organisations
  done clear
  B)
   Small Revenue Operators
  done clear
  C)
   Securities Roll-back Operators
  done clear
  D)
   Securities Regulatory Organisations.
  done clear
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• question_answer47)
  The WTO follows the principle of self-selection'. This means:
  A)
   Countries decides to which agreement they want to be party.
  done clear
  B)
   Countries decide the rate of tariff and tariff reduction
  done clear
  C)
   Countries themselves decide whether they want to be in developed or developing categories.
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer48)

  Consider the following statements about the Indian Capital Market.

  1. Primary Market in India is mainly dealt in the new issues and debentures.

  2. Primary Market in India is supervised by the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Which one of the following is correct about the LIBOR in the international Capital Market?
  A)
   It is the average interest rate estimated by leading banks in London
  done clear
  B)
   It is the mechanism of calculation of the interest subvention given to loans in the international market
  done clear
  C)
   It is the credit given to the oil importers in the world petroleum market
  done clear
  D)
   All the above
  done clear
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• question_answer50)
  How do we define the terms "bull and bear" with regard to stock markets?
  A)
   A bull is an optimistic operator who first buys and then sells shares in expectation of the price going up; a bear is a pessimistic market operator who sells the shares in expectation of buying them back at a lower price
  done clear
  B)
   There is nothing significantly different as both operate in the capital market
  done clear
  C)
   Bull is one who first sells a share and then buys it at a lower price; bear means one who first buys and then sells it in expectation of prices going up
  done clear
  D)
   A bull is ready to buy any share; a bear only deals in government securities
  done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
   The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations known as NASDAQ, is an American Stock Exchange
  done clear
  B)
   Nikkei is the stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange
  done clear
  C)
   S and P CNX Nifty is the Index for 50 large companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange
  done clear
  D)
   Hang Seng Indexes record daily changes of the largest companies of the Hong Kong Stock market
  done clear
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• question_answer52)

  Consider the following statements.

  1. India's current account has been negative in most of the years

  2. India's foreign exchange reserves are increasing due to surplus in capital account

  Which of the statements is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer53)

  With reference to foreign portfolio investments (FPI), consider the following statements :

  1. FPIs are more volatile than loans from international financial institutions.

  2. Foreign Direct Investments are part of FPIs.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer54)
  The term 'narrow banking' is best described as
  A)
   Banks acting only as payment banks
  done clear
  B)
   Banking by non-banking financial companies
  done clear
  C)
   Limited areas of operation by banks
  done clear
  D)
   banks? lending only to risk free sectors
  done clear
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• question_answer55)

  Consider the following:

  1. There are five Statutory Commodity Boards under the Department of Commerce.

  2. These Boards are responsible for production development and export of tea, coffee, rubber, spices and tobacco. Which of these statements is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer56)

  India has Trade surplus with

  1. U.S

  2. U.A.E

  3. Singapore

  4. China

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3, 4
  done clear
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• question_answer57)
  Which of the following statement(s) correctly express the difference between FII and FDI?
  A)
   FII helps bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in capital
  done clear
  B)
   FDI flows only into the secondary markets, while FII targets primary market.
  done clear
  C)
   FII is considered to be more stable than FDI
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Which of the following is the main component of Foreign Exchange Reserves?
  A)
   Foreign Currency Assets
  done clear
  B)
   Gold
  done clear
  C)
   Special Drawing Rights
  done clear
  D)
   Reserve Tranche Position
  done clear
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• question_answer59)

  Consider the following statements regarding Offshore Banking Unit:

  1. Offshore banking unit (OBU) is the branch of an Indian bank located in a special economic zone (SEZ), with a special set of rules aimed at facilitating exports from the region.

  2. An OBU can accept foreign currency for business but not domestic deposits from local residents.

  3. In 2000, RBI instituted OBUs.

  A)
   1, 2 and 3 are correct    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 are correct
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 are correct        
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 are correct
  done clear
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• question_answer60)
  A country is said to be in a debt trap if
  A)
   It has to abide by the conditionality imposed by the International Monetary Fund
  done clear
  B)
   It has to borrow to make interest payments on outstanding loans
  done clear
  C)
   It has been refused loans or aid by creditors abroad
  done clear
  D)
   The World Bank charges a very high rate of interest on outstanding as well as new loans.
  done clear
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• question_answer61)

  If indirect taxes in an economy are increased, then which of the following can occur?

  1. GDP at factor cost increases

  2. GDP at factor cost decreases

  3. GDP at market price increases

  4. GDP at market price decreases

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   3 only 
  done clear
  D)
   4 only
  done clear
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• question_answer62)

  Which of the following is/are correct about Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)?

  1. It aimed at correcting the regional imbalances in the availability of affordable healthcare facilities.

  2. It involves construction of new AIIMS like institutions.

  3. Under this programme, there is no provision to undertake up gradation of existing medical college institutions.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer63)

  Which of the following is/are correct about Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls?

  1. It covers girls in the age group of 11 -18 years

  2. Non-nutritional services like health check up, health education, counseling on family welfare are not provided under this scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Which of the following is not an objective of the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana for Rural Electricity Infrastructure and Household Electrification?
  A)
   Creation of Rural Electricity Distribution Backbone
  done clear
  B)
   Creation of Village Electricity Infrastructure
  done clear
  C)
   Provision of free electricity to village clubs and libraries
  done clear
  D)
   Electrification of all un electrified BPL house holds
  done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Which one of the following statements is/are correct about the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?
  A)
   It provides connectivity to all the unconnected habitations of more than 1000 persons in the rural areas by good quality all-weather roads
  done clear
  B)
   It was launched in 2005 as a fully funded centrally sponsored scheme
  done clear
  C)
   It provides connectivity to all unconnected habitations of more than 250 persons in the hilly and desert areas by good quality all-weather roads
  done clear
  D)
   Both 'a' and 'c'
  done clear
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• question_answer66)

  Equity market instruments help in financing a firm. Which of these is/are equity market instruments?

  1. Bonds

  2. Shares

  3. Debentures

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer67)

  What were the reasons of failure of land reform in India:

  1. Lack of political will power.

  2. Problem at implemental level.

  3. Poor land records

  Choose the correct one:

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   All 1, 2 and. 3
  done clear
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• question_answer68)
  Which among the following is the largest food grain producing state of India?
  A)
   Uttar Pradesh
  done clear
  B)
   Punjab
  done clear
  C)
   Madhya Pradesh
  done clear
  D)
   Rajasthan
  done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Kharif crop is.............?
  A)
   Sown in July and harvested in October
  done clear
  B)
   Sown in October and harvested in March
  done clear
  C)
   Sown in March and Harvested in July
  done clear
  D)
   Sown in September and harvested in February Sown in July and harvested in October
  done clear
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• question_answer70)

  Which of the following is/are the strategies to control inflation?

  1. Rationalization of Government support to farmers.

  2. Reduction of fiscal deficit.

  3. Maintaining prices through administered price mechanisms.

  4. Improving the efficiency of public programmes and breaking the wage-price spiral.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1, 2 and 3 only
  done clear
  B)
          2, 3 and 4 only
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 4 only
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer71)

  India continues to be dependent on imports to meet the requirement of oilseeds in the country because

  1. Farmers prefer to grow food grains with highly remunerative support prices

  2. Most of the cultivation of oilseed crops continues to be dependent on rainfall

  3. Oil from the seeds of tree origin and rice bran have remained unexploited

  4. It is far cheaper to import oilseeds than to cultivate the oilseed crops

  Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer72)

  Fiscal consolidation is one of the objectives of India's economic policy. Which of the following would help in fiscal consolidation?

  1. Increasing taxes

  2. Getting more loans

  3. Reducing subsidies

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer73)
  What is correct about Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA)?
  A)
   An agency of stake holders in each district working towards sustainable agricultural development
  done clear
  B)
   A society of agriculture graduates involved in spreading awareness among farmers about new research in farm techniques
  done clear
  C)
   An agency of states working for agricultural extension works
  done clear
  D)
   All of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer74)

  Consider the following statements about the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) started in Indian 2010.

  1. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) aims at enhancing food security and protection of resources such as land, water, biodiversity, and genetic resources.

  2. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) is one of the very important programme under the National Action Programme on Climate Change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer75)

  Examine the two statements

  Assertion : Disguised unemployment is a common feature of Indian Agriculture

  Reason (R): India has been relatively slow in implementing farm mechanization

  A)
   Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation for A
  done clear
  B)
   Both A &R are true and R is not the correct explanation for A
  done clear
  C)
   A is true and R is false
  done clear
  D)
   A is false and R is true
  done clear
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• question_answer76)

  Examine the two statements

  Assertion : Disguised unemployment is a common feature of Indian Agriculture

  Reason (R): India has been relatively slow in implementing farm mechanization

  A)
   Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation for A
  done clear
  B)
   Both A & R are true and R is not the correct explanation for A.
  done clear
  C)
   A is true and R is false
  done clear
  D)
   A is false and R is true
  done clear
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• question_answer77)

  Examine the two statements

  Assertion (A) : Disguised unemployment is a common feature of Indian Agriculture

  Reason (R): India has been relatively slow in implementing farm mechanization

  A)
   Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation for A
  done clear
  B)
   Both A & R are true and R is not the correct explanation for A
  done clear
  C)
   A is true and R is false
  done clear
  D)
   A is false and R is true
  done clear
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• question_answer78)

  With reference to pulses, consider the following statements:

  1. India is the largest producer of pulses.

  2. India imports pulses to meet its domestic demand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer79)

  The government provides subsidies in various sectors. Which of the following are the effects of subsidies?

  1. It increases inflation

  2. It increases fiscal deficit

  3. It decreases export competitiveness

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer80)
  In some parts of our country, apart from Rabi and Kharif Zaid crop is grown from March to June. Which among the following comes under Zaid crop?
  A)
   Barley 
  done clear
  B)
   Soya bean
  done clear
  C)
   Muskmelon      
  done clear
  D)
   Lady Finger
  done clear
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• question_answer81)

  Consider the following:

  1. Most of the sick industries are in large scale industries.

  2. Net worth of an industry is equal to paid up capital + Reserves. Which of the state mentis is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer82)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Achieving minimum agricultural growth is a pre-requisite for inclusive growth in India

  2. Increased productivity and technology diffusion is necessary for achieving higher growth in agricultural Sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer83)

  Under the Companies Act of 2013,

  1. Every Company whose net worth is above 500 crore and net profit of 5 crore should spend at least 2% of its average net profits for the last 3 financial years towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.

  2. CSR provisions shall be applicable to every Indian Company only. Which of the statement given above is/are incorrect?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer84)

  Select the incorrect one/ones about the importance of the Indian textile industry from the given list of items:

  1. The sector contributes 8 percent of industrial production, 4 percent of GDP and over 15 percent of country's export earnings.

  2. It provides direct employment to over 35 million people - the third largest provider of employment after agriculture.

  Codes:
  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer85)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The first Petrochemical Industry in India has started with the establishment of National Organic Chemical Industry Limited in decades sixties.

  2. The real importance of Petrochemical Industry in India shown with the establishment of Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (IPCL) at Baroda. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer86)

  Consider the following statements about Tata Steel

  1. It is the Asia's first privately owned integrated Iron and steel plant.

  2. It is the first company outside Japan to get the Deming Application Prize in 2008 for excellence in total quality management.

  3. Immediately after the enactment of the Provident Fund Law in India, Tata steel introduced provident fund for its employees.

  4. It is the first company in the world to get social accountability 8000 certification from the Social Accountability International from the USA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct.

  A)
   1, 2, 3 and 4    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer87)

  Consider the following:

  1. Ministerial conference in the highest decision-making body of the WTO which usually meets once every two years.

  2. Its headquarters is in Geneva

  Which of these statements is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer88)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The UNCTAD is a permanent organisation of UNO (United Nations Organisation)

  2. it?s headquarter is located in Geneva.

  3. It promotes international trade.

  Choose the correct one:

  A)
   Only 1 and 2    
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1 and 3    
  done clear
  D)
   All 1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer89)

  Consider the following regarding the objectives of International Finance Corporation (IFC):

  1. To provide loans to private sector.

  2. To coordinate capital and management.

  3. To induce capitalist countries to invest in developing countries. Choose the correct one:

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2 and 3    
  done clear
  D)
   All 1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer90)

  With reference to contribution from taxes, consider the following statements:

  1. Contribution from direct taxes is more than mat from indirect taxes.

  2. Corporation tax is the largest contributor.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer91)
  Gross Budgetary Support means:
  A)
   centre's contribution to budget
  done clear
  B)
   Expenditure in budget on social schemes
  done clear
  C)
   Assistance provided by the Centre to five year plan.
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer92)

  Consider the following statements

  1. Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) are the category of non-tariff barriers to trade under the WTO agreements.

  2. TBT have the greatest impact on agriculture due to sanitary and phytosanitary measures designed to protect humans, animals, and plants, from diseases, pests, and other contaminants.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer93)

  Consider the following barriers

  1. Anti-dumping practice

  2. Packaging, labeling, and making standards

  3. Charges on imports

  4. Rules of origin

  5. Sanitary and phyto-sanitary conditions

  Which of the barriers given above is/are come under the Non-Tarif F Barriers (NTBs) of WTO?

  A)
   1, 2, 3 and 5    
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3, 4 and 5
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3, 4 and 5    
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer94)

  A rise in general level of prices may be caused by

  1. An increase in the money supply.

  2. A decrease in the aggregate level of output.

  3. An increase in the effective demand.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer95)

  Consider the following statements about the measurement of the Inflation

  1. Prices of the items of particular sets are compared to prices of items of five year ago.

  2. Inflation is measured based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the change in prices of a selection of goods at retail rates.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer96)
  To combat raising inflation, RBI has to do which of the following activities?
  A)
   Increase bank rate
  done clear
  B)
         Sell government securities
  done clear
  C)
   Increase reserve ratios 
  done clear
  D)
   All of above
  done clear
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• question_answer97)
  With reference to the economy, the Core inflation is considered to be a better indicator than the headline inflation because:
  A)
   Core Inflation includes certain items that are subject to sudden and short-lived price movements
  done clear
  B)
   Core Inflation excludes certain items that are subject to sudden and short-lived price movements
  done clear
  C)
   Core inflation has a wider basket of items
  done clear
  D)
   Headline Inflation has a wider basket of items
  done clear
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• question_answer98)
  Absolute Poverty means:
  A)
   Poverty in terms of absolute number of people
  done clear
  B)
   Poverty in terms of the basic minimum calorie requirements
  done clear
  C)
   Poverty in terms of the prevailing price level
  done clear
  D)
   Poverty in terms of the absolute level of unemployment
  done clear
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• question_answer99)
  Which one of the following is correct about the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)?
  A)
   Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was notified in 200 districts in the first phase in 2005
  done clear
  B)
   MGNREGS mandates 33% participation for women
  done clear
  C)
   Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act has been notified throughout the country with effect from 1 April, 2008.
  done clear
  D)
   Both 'b' and 'c'
  done clear
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• question_answer100)
  Select the incorrect statement regarding the threshold rate of inflation' in India:
  A)
   It may be seen as the 'spill over effects of headline inflation.
  done clear
  B)
   Inflation going beyond the upper limit of the comfort zone.
  done clear
  C)
   Other sector gets the effects of higher inflation.
  done clear
  D)
   [a] and [b] both
  done clear
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