Economy
2016
With reference to 'Bitcoins', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries.2.Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address.3.Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other.Select the correct answer using the code given below
What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'?1.To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy.2.To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector.3.To reduce India's dependence on gold imports.Select the correct answer using the code given below
The term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as
Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation?1.Reduction in weed2.Reduction in soil salinity3.Reduction in soil erosionSelect the correct answer using the code given below
With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to
2015
'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for
With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.2.It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants.Select the correct answer using the code given below
A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?1.Slowing economic growth rate2.Less equitable distribution of national incomeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries',which one of the following is given the highest weight?
The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the
Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?1.Dadabhai Naoroji2.G. Subramania Iyer3.R.C. DuttSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?
When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
Convertibility of rupee implies
India is member of which among the following?1.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation2.Association of South-East Asian Nations3.East Asia SummitSelect the correct answer using the code given below
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:1.The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.2.No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India.3.All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.2.The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III' often seen in the news, seeks to
With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements:1.The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.2.The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Indian economy, consider the following:1.Bank rate2.Open market operations3.Public debt4.Public RevenueWhich of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?
With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?
The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of
The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?