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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Master of Arts in Economics (MA Economics) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) .
| 51. |
Which one among the following sectors in India has the highest share of employment? |
| A. | agriculture and allied sectors |
| B. | manufacturing |
| C. | construction |
| D. | tertiary sector |
| Answer» A. agriculture and allied sectors | |
| 52. |
When was the first agriculture census of India conducted? |
| A. | 1880 |
| B. | 1890 |
| C. | 1921 |
| D. | 1970 |
| Answer» D. 1970 | |
| 53. |
Evergreen revolution indicates: |
| A. | wheat revolution |
| B. | organic farming |
| C. | large scale milk production |
| D. | promotion of horticulture |
| Answer» B. organic farming | |
| 54. |
What kind of unemployment is found in the agricultural sector of India? |
| A. | situational |
| B. | voluntary |
| C. | frictional |
| D. | disguised |
| Answer» D. disguised | |
| 55. |
Which one of the following industries is not included in the Eight Core Industries? |
| A. | coal |
| B. | textiles |
| C. | electricity |
| D. | crude oil |
| Answer» B. textiles | |
| 56. |
In the index of eight core industries, which one of the following is given the highest weight? |
| A. | coal production |
| B. | electricity generation |
| C. | fertilizer production |
| D. | steel production |
| Answer» B. electricity generation | |
| 57. |
Which one of the following institutions acts as the apex regulatory body for food safety in India? |
| A. | agmark and legal metrology |
| B. | bureau of indian standards |
| C. | fssai |
| D. | bis |
| Answer» C. fssai | |
| 58. |
Which one of the following is the national regulatory body for insurance industry in India? |
| A. | sebi |
| B. | irdai |
| C. | rbi |
| D. | uti |
| Answer» B. irdai | |
| 59. |
Which segment is contributing largest into the gross savings of the country? |
| A. | household sector |
| B. | private corporate sector |
| C. | public sector |
| D. | foreign sector |
| Answer» A. household sector | |
| 60. |
Which of the following sector is dominant in Kerala economy? |
| A. | agrarian |
| B. | .industrial |
| C. | service |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. service | |
| 61. |
GST is ---------- based tax on consumption of goods and services: |
| A. | duration |
| B. | destination |
| C. | dividend |
| D. | development |
| Answer» B. destination | |
| 62. |
India chosen ---------- model of dual GST: |
| A. | usa |
| B. | uk |
| C. | canadian |
| D. | china |
| Answer» C. canadian | |
| 63. |
GST stands for: |
| A. | goods and supply tax |
| B. | government sales tax |
| C. | goods and service tax |
| D. | general sales tax |
| Answer» C. goods and service tax | |
| 64. |
Ashok Mehta Committee in 1977 recommended for the establishment of: |
| A. | nagar panchayat |
| B. | panchayat samiti |
| C. | maha panchayat |
| D. | mandal panchayat |
| Answer» D. mandal panchayat | |
| 65. |
Which one of the following was the first committee to demand constitutional recognition for Panchayats? |
| A. | balwantrai mehta committee |
| B. | ashok mehta committee |
| C. | santhanam committee |
| D. | g.v.k.rao committee |
| Answer» A. balwantrai mehta committee | |
| 66. |
When the Land Reform Act was passed? |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1953 |
| C. | 1952 |
| D. | 1957 |
| Answer» A. 1950 | |
| 67. |
Till what time Indian Economy want to become a US$5 trillion dollar economy? |
| A. | 2022-23 |
| B. | 2024-25 |
| C. | 2027-28 |
| D. | 2029-30 |
| Answer» B. 2024-25 | |
| 68. |
What is the base year for calculating India's GDP? |
| A. | 2004-05 |
| B. | 2010-11 |
| C. | 2011-12 |
| D. | 2014-15 |
| Answer» C. 2011-12 | |
| 69. |
As per the Union Budget, 2020-21, what is the highest rate of Direct Tax in India? |
| A. | 20% |
| B. | 35% |
| C. | 30% |
| D. | 40% |
| Answer» C. 30% | |
| 70. |
When was R.B.I. nationalised? |
| A. | 1935 b. |
| B. | 1949 c. |
| C. | 1929 d. |
| D. | 1914 |
| Answer» B. 1949 c. | |
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