Indian Economy

Q. Fiscal deficit in the Union Budget means

A
net increase in Union Governments borrowings from the Reserve Bank of India
B
the sum of budgetary deficit and net increase in internal and external borrowings
C
the difference between current expenditure and current revenue
D
the sum of monetized deficit and budgetary deficit

Correct Answer

the sum of budgetary deficit and net increase in internal and external borrowings

More Questions on Indian Economy

  • 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. In which of the following sequences the change in quantity of money leads to change in price level in the Keynesian models?
    A)Change in quantity of money - change in employment and output - change in investment - change in the rate of interest - change in price level
    B)Change in quantity of money - change in investment - change in employment and output - change in rate of interest - change in price level
    C)Change in quantity of money - change in investment - change in rate of interest - change in employment and output - change in price level
    D)Change in quantity of money - change in rate of interest - change in investment - change in employment and output - change in price level
    Answer: Change in quantity of money - change in rate of interest - change in investment - change in employment and output - change in price level
  • 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. In the World, in the production of cotton, India ranks:
    A)First
    B)Third
    C)Second
    D)Fourth
    Answer: Second
  • 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. The first national commission on labours was constituted on:
    A)December 24, 1967
    B)December 24, 1966.
    C)November 24, 1966
    D)November 24, 1967
    Answer: December 24, 1966.
  • Q. The condition of indirect taxes in the country’s revenue is approximately
    A)75 percent
    B)70 percent
    C)80 percent
    D)86 percent
    Answer: 86 percent
  • Q. Short-term finance is usually for a period ranging up to
    A)10 months
    B)12 months
    C)5 months
    D)15 months
    Answer: 12 months
  • Q. In pursuance with the recommendations of Narsimham Committee, the RBI has framed new guidelines
    A)to reduce the freedom given to banks to rationalize their existing branch network
    B)to govern entry of new private sector banks to make the banking sector more competitive
    C)to setup more foreign exchange banks
    D)to lend more easily for industrial development
    Answer: to govern entry of new private sector banks to make the banking sector more competitive
  • Q. Debenture holders of a company are its
    A)creditors
    B)shareholders
    C)debtors
    D)directors
    Answer: creditors
  • Q. In India, the state which has the largest forest cover is:
    A)Arunachal Pradesh
    B)Chattisgarh
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Odisha
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. Paper currency first started in India in
    A)1542
    B)1601
    C)1861
    D)1880
    Answer: 1861
  • Q. In pursuance with the recommendations of Narsimham Committee, the RBI has framed new guidelines
    A)to reduce the freedom given to banks to rationalize their existing branch network
    B)to setup more foreign exchange banks
    C)to govern entry of new private sector banks to make the banking sector more competitive
    D)to lend more easily for industrial development
    Answer: to govern entry of new private sector banks to make the banking sector more competitive
  • Q. In April 1980 how many banks were nationalized?
    A)eight banks
    B)five banks
    C)six banks
    D)nine banks
    Answer: six banks
  • Q. As per the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Economic Outlook 2011-12, Indian economy is expected to expand by:
    A)8.0% in 2011-12
    B)8.5% in 2011-12
    C)8.2% in 2011-12
    D)7.8% in 2011-12
    Answer: 8.0% in 2011-12
  • Q. In the World, in the production of cotton, India ranks:
    A)First
    B)Second
    C)Third
    D)Fourth
    Answer: Second
  • Q. Aam Admi Bima Yojana was launched on:
    A)March 5, 2009
    B)November 14, 2011
    C)March 10, 2008
    D)October 2, 2007
    Answer: October 2, 2007
  • Q. The apex body for formulating plans and coordinating research work in agriculture and allied fields is
    A)Regional Rural Banks
    B)National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
    C)State Trading Corporation
    D)Indian Council of Agricultural Research
    Answer: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
  • Q. The Foreign Exchange Management Act(FEMA) was passed in:
    A)the year 2005
    B)the year 2000
    C)the year 1999
    D)the year 2002
    Answer: the year 1999
  • Q. In India, which one among the following formulates the fiscal policy?
    A)Ministry of Finance
    B)Finance Commission
    C)Planning Commission
    D)The Reserve Bank of India
    Answer: Ministry of Finance

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