Indian Economy

Q. Which of the following is not an undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Railways?

A
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited
B
Container Corporation of India Limited
C
Indian Railways Construction Company Limited
D
Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi

Correct Answer

Indian Railways Construction Company Limited

More Questions on Indian Economy

  • Q. Redistribution polices geared to reduce economic inequalities include
    A)land reforms
    B)rural development policies
    C)progressive tax policies
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. The total number of national highways in the country is:
    A)528
    B)328
    C)228
    D)499
    Answer: E
  • Q. As per the 2009-10, data the commodity with highest share in total export value was:
    A)Engineering goods
    B)Gems and Jewellery.
    C)Petroleum products
    D)Rice
    Answer: Gems and Jewellery.
  • Q. The banks are required to maintain a certain ratio between their cash in the hand and total assets. This is called
    A)Statutory Liquid Ratio (SLR)
    B)Statutory Bank Ratio (SBR)
    C)Central Bank Reserve (CBR)
    D)Central Liquid Reserve (CLR)
    Answer: Statutory Liquid Ratio (SLR)
  • Q. The average rate of domestic savings (gross) for the Indian economy is currently estimated to be in the range of
    A)20 to 25 percent
    B)25 to 30 percent
    C)15 to 20 percent
    D)30 to 35 percent
    Answer: 20 to 25 percent
  • Q. Earn While you Learn scheme has been launched by:
    A)Ministry of Youth
    B)Ministry of Tourism
    C)Both A and B
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ministry of Tourism
  • 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. Of the gross tax revenue of the Union Government the indirect taxes account for nearly
    A)75 percent
    B)65 percent
    C)70 per cent
    D)60 percent
    Answer: 65 percent
  • Q. Which state of India ranks first in milk production as per the data of the year 2009-10?
    A)Jharkhand
    B)Bihar
    C)Uttar Pradesh
    D)West Bengal
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh
  • Q. National expenditure includes
    A)investment expenditure
    B)consumption expenditure
    C)government expenditure
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Subsidies mean
    A)payment made by business enterprises to factors of production
    B)payment made by companies to shareholders
    C)payment by government for purchase of goods and services
    D)payment made by the government to business enterprises, without buying any goods and services
    Answer: payment made by the government to business enterprises, without buying any goods and services
  • Q. National Agricultural Insurance Scheme replacing Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme was introduced in the year
    A)1998
    B)1999
    C)1997
    D)2000
    Answer: 1999
  • 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. National Electricity Policy envisages elimination of power shortage by 2012 through addition of:
    A)75000 Megawatt
    B)50000 Megawatt
    C)100000 Megawatt.
    D)125000 Megawatt
    Answer: 100000 Megawatt.
  • Q. The Ministry and programme Implementation – as an independent Ministry came into existence on :
    A)January 15, 1998
    B)October 15, 1999
    C)September 15, 1999
    D)June 15, 1999
    Answer: October 15, 1999
  • Q. What is the objective of ‘Sangam Yojna 1996’?
    A)To make Ganga water pollution free
    B)To increase the welfare of the disabled
    C)To make Sangam region of Allahabad more attractive for tourists
    D)To unite, various groups of Hindus
    Answer: To increase the welfare of the disabled
  • Q. India’s share in textiles trade of the world is:
    A)6%
    B)4%
    C)8%
    D)10%
    Answer: 6%
  • Q. Of the gross tax revenue of the Union Government the indirect taxes account for nearly
    A)75 percent
    B)70 per cent
    C)65 percent
    D)60 percent
    Answer: 65 percent
  • Q. Income tax in India was introduced by:
    A)James Wilson
    B)William Jones
    C)Nicholas Kaldor
    D)Mahavir Tyagi
    Answer: James Wilson

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