Indian Economy

Q. The Mid Day Meal scheme was launched on

A
August 15, 1992
B
August 15, 1995
C
August 15, 2000
D
August 15, 2001

Correct Answer

August 15, 1995

More Questions on Indian Economy

  • Q. During which five year plan was the annual growth rate registered at 2.5%?
    A)First Five Year Plan (1961-66)
    B)Fourth Five Year Plan (1961-66)
    C)Second Five Year Plan (1961-66)
    D)Third Five Year Plan (1961-66)
    Answer: Third Five Year Plan (1961-66)
  • Q. In India, which one among the following formulates the fiscal policy?
    A)Ministry of Finance
    B)Planning Commission
    C)Finance Commission
    D)The Reserve Bank of India
    Answer: Ministry of Finance
  • Q. Debenture holders of a company are its
    A)creditors
    B)shareholders
    C)debtors
    D)directors
    Answer: creditors
  • Q. The Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) came into existence in
    A)1986
    B)1987
    C)1984
    D)1989
    Answer: 1987
  • Q. The first Apparel Park in India has been established in:
    A)Tirupur (Tamil Nadu)
    B)Both A and B
    C)Punalur (Kerala)
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Tirupur (Tamil Nadu)
  • Q. Redistribution polices geared to reduce economic inequalities include
    A)land reforms
    B)progressive tax policies
    C)rural development policies
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. Which company has started a rural marketing network called e-Chaupals?
    A)Dabur
    B)Procor and Gamble
    C)ITC
    D)Hindustan liver
    Answer: ITC
  • Q. The co-operative credit societies have a
    A)three-tier structure
    B)two-tier structure
    C)four-tier structure
    D)five-tier structure
    Answer: three-tier structure
  • Q. Which of the following is the most appropriate cause of export surplus?
    A)Country's stringent import policy
    B)Developments in national and international markets
    C)Country's exports promotion value
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Developments in national and international markets
  • Q. Revenue of the state governments are raised from the following sources, except
    A)expenditure tax
    B)agricultural income tax
    C)entertainment tax
    D)land revenue
    Answer: agricultural income tax
  • Q. What is the objective of ‘Sangam Yojna 1996’?
    A)To make Ganga water pollution free
    B)To make Sangam region of Allahabad more attractive for tourists
    C)To increase the welfare of the disabled
    D)To unite, various groups of Hindus
    Answer: To increase the welfare of the disabled
  • Q. Who is the author of the book Man and Economics?
    A)Robert Mundel
    B)Myron Scholes
    C)Rudi Dornbusch
    D)George Akerlof
    Answer: Robert Mundel
  • Q. The programme which was launched in 1974-75 with the main objectives of improving the utilization of created irrigation potential is:
    A)Cordial Area Development
    B)Copper Area Development
    C)Command Area Development (CAD)
    D)Cop Authority Development
    Answer: Command Area Development (CAD)
  • Q. Revenue of the state governments are raised from the following sources, except
    A)expenditure tax
    B)entertainment tax
    C)agricultural income tax
    D)land revenue
    Answer: agricultural income tax
  • Q. In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest foreign direct investment inflows into India?
    A)Services sector
    B)Food processing
    C)Chemicals other than fertilizers
    D)Telecommunication
    Answer: Telecommunication
  • Q. The total number of national highways in the country is:
    A)528
    B)328
    C)228
    D)499
    Answer: E
  • Q. Devaluation of a currency means
    A)reduction in external value/exchange value of currency by the government
    B)fall in exchange value of a country by market forces
    C)reduction in currency value due to wear and tear
    D)all of the above
    Answer: reduction in external value/exchange value of currency by the government
  • Q. In India, rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this? I=A large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agricultureII=Prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products III=Investment in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
    A)I, II
    B)I, III
    C)I, II, III
    D)II, III
    Answer: I, II, III
  • Q. The Twenty Point programme (TPP) conceived with the objective of improving quality of life of people was first initiated in:
    A)1986
    B)2006
    C)1982
    D)1975
    Answer: 1975
  • Q. For International money transfer which Indian public sector bank has signed MoU with MoneyGram company of America?
    A)Bank of Baroda
    B)Punjab National Bank
    C)State Bank of India
    D)Central Bank of India
    Answer: Punjab National Bank

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