Indian Economy

Q. With the objective of opening the insurance sector for private participation the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act (IRDA) was passed in:

A
the year 1999
B
the year 2005
C
the year 1998
D
the year 1990

Correct Answer

the year 1999

More Questions on Indian Economy

  • Q. The association of the rupee with pound sterling as the intervention currency was broken in
    A)1991
    B)1992
    C)1990
    D)1993
    Answer: 1992
  • Q. If utensils worth Rs 1000 are produced with copper worth Rs 500, wages paid are Rs 100, other material purchased is worth Rs 100 and depreciation of machinery is zero, then what is the value added in process?
    A)Rs 500
    B)Rs 1000
    C)Rs 400
    D)Rs 300
    Answer: Rs 300
  • Q. How many Regional Rural Bank (RRBs) are working in the country till 31st March,2010?
    A)81
    B)82
    C)85
    D)93
    Answer: 82
  • Q. Which of the following is the most appropriate cause of export surplus?
    A)Country's stringent import policy
    B)Country's exports promotion value
    C)Developments in national and international markets
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Developments in national and international markets
  • Q. National expenditure includes
    A)investment expenditure
    B)consumption expenditure
    C)government expenditure
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. At present, the number of nationalized banks are:
    A)17
    B)15
    C)19
    D)12
    Answer: 12
  • Q. In November 2007, the finance commission constituted by the president of India was:
    A)Tenth
    B)Ninth
    C)Thirteenth
    D)Eleventh
    Answer: Thirteenth
  • Q. In the state of India, the State Financial Corporation have given assistance mainly to develop
    A)cottage industry
    B)large-scale industries
    C)agricultural farms
    D)medium and small-scale industries
    Answer: medium and small-scale industries
  • Q. Short-term finance is usually for a period ranging up to
    A)10 months
    B)5 months
    C)12 months
    D)15 months
    Answer: 12 months
  • 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. The annual yield from which of the following Union Government taxes is the highest?
    A)Corporation tax and income tax
    B)Custom duties
    C)Inheritance tax, wealth tax, interest tax and gift tax
    D)Excise duties
    Answer: Excise duties
  • Q. Debenture holders of a company are its
    A)creditors
    B)shareholders
    C)debtors
    D)directors
    Answer: creditors
  • 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. Our financial system has provided for the transfer of resources from the centre to the states; the important means of resource transfers are
    A)grant-in-aids
    B)loans
    C)tax sharing
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. Depreciation means
    A)closure of a plant due to labour trouble
    B)loss of equipment over time due to wear and tear
    C)closure of a plant due to lock out
    D)destruction of a plant in a fire accident
    Answer: loss of equipment over time due to wear and tear
  • Q. The main rubber producing state in the country is:
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Karnataka
    C)Kerala
    D)Hyderabad
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. National Agricultural Insurance Scheme replacing Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme was introduced in the year
    A)1998
    B)1997
    C)1999
    D)2000
    Answer: 1999
  • Q. The ARDC is now a branch of the
    A)NABARD
    B)IDBI
    C)RBI
    D)SDBI
    Answer: NABARD
  • 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. The currency convertibility concept in its original form originated in
    A)Bretton Woods Agreement
    B)Wells Agreement
    C)Taylors Agreement
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Bretton Woods Agreement

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