1000 Best Indian Economy MCQs
Q41). The central banking functions in India are performed by the
I.Central Bank of India
II.Reserve Bank of India
III.State Bank of India
IV.Punjab National Bank
a).I, II
b).II
c).I
d).II, III
Correct Answer:
II
Explanation:
Q42). Development expenditure of the Central government does not include
a).defence expenditure
b).expenditure on economic services
c).expenditure on social and community services
d).grant to states
Correct Answer:
defence expenditure
Explanation:
Q43). ICICI is the name of a
a).chemical industry
b).bureau
c).corporation
d).financial institution
Correct Answer:
financial institution
Explanation:
Q44). Gilt-edged market means
a).bullion market
b).market of government securities
c).market of guns
d).market of pure metals
Correct Answer:
market of government securities
Explanation:
Q45). In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest foreign direct investment inflows into India?
a).Chemicals other than fertilizers
b).Services sector
c).Food processing
d).Telecommunication
Correct Answer:
Telecommunication
Explanation:
Q46). Devaluation of a currency means
a).reduction in the value of a currency vis-a-vis major internationally traded currencies
b).permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
c).fixing the value of the currency in conjunction with the movement in the value of a basket of pre-determined currencies
d).fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultation with the IMF, the World Bank and major trading partners
Correct Answer:
reduction in the value of a currency vis-a-vis major internationally traded currencies
Explanation:
Q47). In the second nationalization of commercial banks, ___ banks were nationalized.
a).4
b).5
c).6
d).8
Correct Answer:
6
Explanation:
Q48). Since independence, both development and non-development expenditures have increased; the increase in the former being a little more than in the other. Non-development expenditure involves
I. interest payments
II. Subsidies
III. Defence
IV. irrigation
a).I, II
b).I
c).I, II, III
d).II, III, IV
Correct Answer:
I, II, III
Explanation: