Economics GK Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

“Interest is a reward for parting with liquidity” is according to

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    Keynes
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    Marshall
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    Haberler
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    Ohlin
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Answer : 1. "Keynes "

Q:

The difference between Revenue Receipts plus Non-debt Capital Receipts (NDCR) and total expenditure is called ______.

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    Revenue Deficit
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    Fiscal Deficit
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    Effective Revenue Deficit
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    Primary Deficit
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Answer : 2. "Fiscal Deficit"
Explanation :

1. The difference between the sum of revenue receipts and Non-Debt Capital Receipts (NDCR) and total expenditure is called fiscal deficit.

2. Fiscal deficit is an important indicator of the financial position of the government.

3. It shows how much difference there is between the current income and expenditure of the government.

4. Fiscal deficit can be influenced by many factors, including.

- Economic situation: During an economic recession, the government often increases the fiscal deficit to provide stimulus to the economy.

- Political pressure: Governments often run up fiscal deficits to raise funds for social programs.

- Military spending: Governments often run fiscal deficits to increase military spending.

Q:

In India, which of the following statements about the National Investment Fund is true?
 Statements:
 I. It was created in 2005.
 II. 75% of its annual income was to be used for schemes promoting health, education and employment.
 III. It was dissolved in 2018.

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    Only statement I
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    Only statement II
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    Only statements I and III
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    Only statements I and II
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Answer : 4. "Only statements I and II"
Explanation :

All the statements about the National Investment Fund in India are true.

I. It was created in 2005.

II. 75% of its annual income was to be used for schemes promoting health, education and employment.

Q:

Which district of Bihar has the highest per capita income?

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    Nalanda
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    Patna
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    Shivahar
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    Gaya
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Answer : 2. "Patna"

Q:

Under which scheme was the first emphasis on industrial development and mining development?

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    First Five Year Plan
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    Second Five Year Plan
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    Third Five Year Plan
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    Fourth Five Year Plan
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Answer : 3. "Third Five Year Plan"
Explanation :

The Nehru-Mahalanobis approach, often referred to as the Second Five Year Plan, emphasized the development of basic and heavy industries as a means of accelerating economic growth. These included steel, copper, petrochemicals, paper, coal, and oil.

Q:

What is the contribution of agriculture sector in GDP of India in 2017-18?

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    0.154
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    0.192
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    0.16
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    0.171
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Answer : 4. "0.171"

Q:

Central bank of our country is 

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    State Bank of India
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    Reserve Bank of India
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    Central Bank of India
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    Bank of Baroda
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Answer : 2. "Reserve Bank of India "
Explanation :

1. The central bank of our country is the Reserve Bank of India.

2. It is the supreme bank of India and determines the monetary policy of the country.

3. RBI was established on April 1, 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

Q:

'Gresham's law' is related to which of the following?

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    circulation of currency
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    Supply and demand
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    deficit economy
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    circulation of currency
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Answer : 4. "circulation of currency"

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