Q1: What does GDP stand for?
AGross Domestic Product
BGeneral Development Plan
CGross Demand Production
DGlobal Domestic Policy
Correct Answer: A) Gross Domestic Product
GDP is the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country during a specific period.
Q2: Which institution is responsible for issuing currency notes in India?
ASEBI
BReserve Bank of India
CNITI Aayog
DFinance Commission
Correct Answer: B) Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the country's central bank and is responsible for issuing most currency notes.
Q3: Inflation refers to:
ADecrease in prices
BIncrease in unemployment
CSustained increase in the general price level
DIncrease in exports
Correct Answer: C) Sustained increase in the general price level
Inflation is the persistent rise in the overall prices of goods and services, reducing purchasing power.
Q4: Which tax is levied on the supply of goods and services in India?
AIncome Tax
BCustom Duty
CGST
DProperty Tax
Correct Answer: C) GST
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax applicable to the supply of most goods and services in India.
Q5: Which economic sector includes agriculture and mining?
APrimary Sector
BSecondary Sector
CTertiary Sector
DQuaternary Sector
Correct Answer: A) Primary Sector
The primary sector involves extraction and harvesting of natural resources such as agriculture, fishing, forestry, and mining.
Q6: Which bank is known as the 'Banker's Bank' in India?
AState Bank of India
BReserve Bank of India
CPunjab National Bank
DNABARD
Correct Answer: B) Reserve Bank of India
RBI is called the Banker's Bank because it regulates and provides banking services to commercial banks.
Q7: Which of the following is a direct tax?
AGST
BCustom Duty
CIncome Tax
DExcise Duty
Correct Answer: C) Income Tax
Income Tax is directly paid by individuals or organizations to the government.
Q8: Which organization publishes the World Economic Outlook?
AWorld Bank
BIMF
CWTO
DADB
Correct Answer: B) IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) publishes the World Economic Outlook twice every year.
Q9: Fiscal deficit occurs when:
ARevenue exceeds expenditure
BGovernment expenditure exceeds total receipts excluding borrowings
CExports exceed imports
DInflation decreases
Correct Answer: B) Government expenditure exceeds total receipts excluding borrowings
Fiscal deficit measures the gap between government expenditure and receipts, excluding borrowings.
Q10: Which index measures inflation at the retail level in India?
Correct Answer: B) CPI
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures changes in retail prices paid by consumers.
Q11: Which market structure has only one seller?
APerfect Competition
BMonopoly
COligopoly
DMonopolistic Competition
Correct Answer: B) Monopoly
A monopoly exists when a single seller controls the entire market for a product or service.
Q12: Which of the following is a capital receipt of the government?
AIncome Tax
BGST
CBorrowings
DCustom Duty
Correct Answer: C) Borrowings
Government borrowings are capital receipts because they create liabilities.
Q13: Which factor primarily determines demand for a normal good?
APrice of the good
BWeather only
CPolitical system
DExchange rate only
Correct Answer: A) Price of the good
According to the law of demand, the price of a good is the primary factor influencing its demand.
Q14: Which sector contributes the largest share to India's GDP?
AAgriculture
BManufacturing
CServices
DMining
Correct Answer: C) Services
The services sector contributes the largest share to India's Gross Domestic Product.
Q15: Repo rate is the rate at which:
ABanks lend to customers
BRBI lends to commercial banks
CGovernment borrows from IMF
DCustomers lend to banks
Correct Answer: B) RBI lends to commercial banks
The repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends short-term funds to commercial banks.
Q15: Repo rate is the rate at which:
ABanks lend to customers
BRBI lends to commercial banks
CGovernment borrows from IMF
DCustomers lend to banks
Correct Answer: B) RBI lends to commercial banks
The repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends short-term funds to commercial banks.
Q16: Which of the following is a function of money?
AMedium of Exchange
BWeather Forecasting
CPopulation Control
DIndustrial Licensing
Correct Answer: A) Medium of Exchange
Money primarily acts as a medium of exchange, making buying and selling easier.
Q17: Which organization regulates the securities market in India?
ARBI
BSEBI
CNABARD
DSIDBI
Correct Answer: B) SEBI
SEBI regulates the securities and capital markets in India.
Q18: What is the full form of FDI?
AForeign Direct Investment
BFederal Development Initiative
CFinancial Domestic Income
DForeign Debt Index
Correct Answer: A) Foreign Direct Investment
FDI refers to investment made by a foreign entity in the business of another country.
Q19: Which economic activity belongs to the secondary sector?
AFishing
BManufacturing
CBanking
DEducation
Correct Answer: B) Manufacturing
The secondary sector converts raw materials into finished goods through manufacturing.
Q20: Which indicator measures the average price change of wholesale goods?
Correct Answer: C) WPI
The Wholesale Price Index measures price changes at the wholesale level.
Q21: What is the currency of Japan?
Correct Answer: C) Yen
The official currency of Japan is the Japanese Yen.
Q22: Which type of unemployment is common in agriculture during the off-season?
ASeasonal Unemployment
BStructural Unemployment
CFrictional Unemployment
DTechnological Unemployment
Correct Answer: A) Seasonal Unemployment
Seasonal unemployment occurs when work is available only during certain seasons.
Q23: What does the Balance of Payments (BoP) record?
AOnly exports of goods
BGovernment expenditure only
CAll international economic transactions
DOnly imports of services
Correct Answer: C) All international economic transactions
The Balance of Payments records all economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world.
Q24: According to the law of demand, when price increases, demand generally:
AIncreases
BDecreases
CRemains constant
DDoubles
Correct Answer: B) Decreases
The law of demand states that, other things remaining constant, demand falls as the price rises.
Q25: Supply refers to:
AQuantity sellers are willing to sell
BQuantity buyers want to purchase
CTotal imports
DGovernment revenue
Correct Answer: A) Quantity sellers are willing to sell
Supply is the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing and able to offer for sale at different prices.
Q26: Deflation means:
AIncrease in money supply
BIncrease in exports
CRise in employment
DGeneral fall in prices
Correct Answer: D) General fall in prices
Deflation is a sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services.
Q27: India's economic liberalization policy was introduced in:
Correct Answer: C) 1991
India introduced major economic reforms and liberalization in 1991 to boost growth and investment.
Q28: NITI Aayog was established in:
Correct Answer: B) 2015
NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission on 1 January 2015.
Q29: The headquarters of the World Bank is located in:
AWashington, D.C.
BNew York
CGeneva
DParis
Correct Answer: A) Washington, D.C.
The World Bank is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA.
Q30: The Blue Economy mainly focuses on:
ACoal mining
BSpace research
CSustainable use of ocean resources
DForest conservation only
Correct Answer: C) Sustainable use of ocean resources
The Blue Economy promotes sustainable economic growth through responsible use of marine resources.
Q31: The Human Development Index (HDI) is published by:
AWorld Bank
BIMF
CWTO
DUNDP
Correct Answer: D) UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) publishes the Human Development Index.
Q32: Fiscal policy mainly deals with:
AGovernment taxation and expenditure
BExchange rates
CForeign trade only
DBank lending only
Correct Answer: A) Government taxation and expenditure
Fiscal policy uses government spending and taxation to influence economic activity.
Q33: Open Market Operations (OMO) in India are conducted by:
ASEBI
BReserve Bank of India
CMinistry of Finance
DNABARD
Correct Answer: B) Reserve Bank of India
RBI conducts Open Market Operations to regulate liquidity in the economy.
Q34: Balance of Trade refers to:
ADifference between exports and imports of goods
BTotal foreign investment
CGovernment budget balance
DForeign exchange reserves
Correct Answer: A) Difference between exports and imports of goods
Balance of Trade is the difference between the value of a country's exports and imports of goods.
Q35: Which of the following is an example of a public good?
ANational Defence
BPrivate Car
CMobile Phone
DRestaurant Meal
Correct Answer: A) National Defence
Public goods are non-rival and non-excludable. National defence is a classic example.
Q36: Which of the following is a feature of a mixed economy?
AOnly private ownership
BOnly government ownership
CBoth public and private sectors coexist
DNo government intervention
Correct Answer: C) Both public and private sectors coexist
A mixed economy combines the features of both public and private ownership.
Q37: Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?
ALand
BLabour
CCapital
DInflation
Correct Answer: D) Inflation
The four factors of production are land, labour, capital, and entrepreneurship.
Q38: Which type of market has many buyers and many sellers?
AMonopoly
BOligopoly
CPerfect Competition
DMonopsony
Correct Answer: C) Perfect Competition
Perfect competition is characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers.
Q39: Which is the largest source of tax revenue for the Government of India?
AIncome Tax
BGST
CProperty Tax
DRoad Tax
Correct Answer: B) GST
GST is one of the largest sources of indirect tax revenue for the Government of India.
Q40: Which banking service allows customers to transfer money instantly using a mobile number or UPI ID?
Correct Answer: C) UPI
UPI enables instant fund transfers using mobile numbers, QR codes, or UPI IDs.
Q41: Which sector is also known as the service sector?
APrimary Sector
BSecondary Sector
CTertiary Sector
DQuinary Sector
Correct Answer: C) Tertiary Sector
The tertiary sector provides services such as banking, transport, education, and healthcare.
Q42: Which institution prepares India's Monetary Policy?
AFinance Ministry
BMonetary Policy Committee
CPlanning Commission
DSEBI
Correct Answer: B) Monetary Policy Committee
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) formulates India's monetary policy and decides the repo rate.
Q43: Which is an example of a direct tax?
AGST
BIncome Tax
CCustoms Duty
DExcise Duty
Correct Answer: B) Income Tax
Direct taxes are paid directly by individuals or organizations to the government.
Q44: Which of the following is an example of capital expenditure?
ASalaries
BInterest Payments
CConstruction of Highways
DPension Payments
Correct Answer: C) Construction of Highways
Capital expenditure creates durable assets that benefit the economy over the long term.
Q45: Which index measures industrial production in India?
Correct Answer: C) IIP
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) measures the growth of industrial output.
Q46: Which economic problem arises because resources are limited?
AScarcity
BInflation
CGlobalization
DUrbanization
Correct Answer: A) Scarcity
Scarcity is the fundamental economic problem caused by limited resources and unlimited wants.
Q47: Which organization regulates insurance companies in India?
ARBI
BSEBI
CIRDAI
DNABARD
Correct Answer: C) IRDAI
IRDAI is the regulatory authority for the insurance sector in India.
Q48: Which type of inflation occurs due to increased production costs?
ADemand-pull Inflation
BCost-push Inflation
CHyperinflation
DImported Inflation
Correct Answer: B) Cost-push Inflation
Cost-push inflation results from rising production costs such as wages and raw materials.
Q49: Which of the following is a renewable economic resource?
ACoal
BPetroleum
CSolar Energy
DNatural Gas
Correct Answer: C) Solar Energy
Solar energy is a renewable resource that can be replenished naturally.
Q50: Which term refers to a continuous increase in the value of a country's total output?
AEconomic Growth
BDeflation
CDepreciation
DRecession
Correct Answer: A) Economic Growth
Economic growth refers to a sustained increase in a country's production of goods and services, usually measured by GDP.
Q51: Which institution is known as India's central bank?
ASEBI
BReserve Bank of India
CNABARD
DSIDBI
Correct Answer: B) Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank responsible for monetary policy and currency management.
Q52: Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
ACoal
BPetroleum
CWind Energy
DNatural Gas
Correct Answer: C) Wind Energy
Wind energy is a clean and renewable source of energy used for electricity generation.
Q53: Which of the following is included in the primary sector?
AAgriculture
BBanking
CTransport
DRetail Trade
Correct Answer: A) Agriculture
The primary sector involves extraction and production of natural resources such as agriculture and fishing.
Q54: Which economic activity adds value by converting raw materials into finished goods?
AManufacturing
BFishing
CBanking
DTourism
Correct Answer: A) Manufacturing
Manufacturing belongs to the secondary sector and converts raw materials into finished products.
Q55: Which is the main objective of monetary policy?
APrice Stability
BPopulation Growth
CIncrease Imports
DReduce Exports
Correct Answer: A) Price Stability
Monetary policy aims to maintain price stability while supporting economic growth.
Q56: Which tax is paid directly by the taxpayer to the government?
AGST
BIncome Tax
CCustoms Duty
DExcise Duty
Correct Answer: B) Income Tax
Income Tax is a direct tax because it is paid directly by individuals and businesses.
Q57: Which of the following is measured by GDP?
ATotal value of final goods and services
BTotal population
CTotal exports only
DTotal imports only
Correct Answer: A) Total value of final goods and services
GDP measures the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country.
Q58: Which institution provides long-term finance for agriculture in India?
ANABARD
BSEBI
CIRDAI
DLIC
Correct Answer: A) NABARD
NABARD promotes sustainable agriculture and rural development through financial support.
Q59: Which of the following is a macroeconomic variable?
ANational Income
BPrice of one product
CIncome of one consumer
DOutput of one firm
Correct Answer: A) National Income
Macroeconomics studies economy-wide variables such as national income, inflation, and unemployment.
Q60: Which organization regulates mutual funds in India?
ASEBI
BRBI
CNABARD
DIRDAI
Correct Answer: A) SEBI
SEBI regulates mutual funds and protects the interests of investors in India.
Q61: Which economic indicator measures the rise in consumer prices?
Correct Answer: A) CPI
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures retail inflation faced by consumers.
Q62: Which type of unemployment occurs due to technological advancements?
ASeasonal
BTechnological
CFrictional
DDisguised
Correct Answer: B) Technological
Technological unemployment occurs when machines replace human labour.
Q63: Which of the following is an example of an indirect tax?
AIncome Tax
BGST
CCorporate Tax
DWealth Tax
Correct Answer: B) GST
GST is collected indirectly through the sale of goods and services.
Q64: Which market structure has only a single buyer?
AMonopoly
BOligopoly
CMonopsony
DPerfect Competition
Correct Answer: C) Monopsony
A monopsony is a market where there is only one buyer but many sellers.
Q65: Which of the following best defines economics?
AStudy of unlimited resources
BStudy of scarce resources and their allocation
CStudy of only banking
DStudy of government laws
Correct Answer: B) Study of scarce resources and their allocation
Economics studies how individuals and societies allocate scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants.
Q66: Which institution provides financial assistance to small industries in India?
Correct Answer: A) SIDBI
SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) provides financial support to MSMEs and small industries.
Q67: Which of the following is an example of a public sector enterprise?
AReliance Industries
BInfosys
COil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
DTata Steel
Correct Answer: C) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
ONGC is a major public sector undertaking owned by the Government of India.
Q68: Which type of bank mainly serves rural and agricultural sectors?
ARegional Rural Bank
BInvestment Bank
CForeign Bank
DPayment Bank
Correct Answer: A) Regional Rural Bank
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) provide banking and credit facilities to rural areas.
Q69: Which of the following is a component of GDP?
AConsumption
BInvestment
CGovernment Expenditure
DAll of the Above
Correct Answer: D) All of the Above
GDP is calculated using consumption, investment, government expenditure, and net exports.
Q70: Which term refers to a sustained decline in economic activity?
AInflation
BExpansion
CRecession
DBoom
Correct Answer: C) Recession
A recession is a significant decline in economic activity lasting for an extended period.
Q71: Which of the following is a function of commercial banks?
AAccepting Deposits
BIssuing Currency Notes
CPrinting Coins
DFraming Monetary Policy
Correct Answer: A) Accepting Deposits
Commercial banks accept deposits from the public and provide loans and other banking services.
Q72: Which of the following is an example of invisible exports?
AExport of Cars
BExport of Software Services
CExport of Rice
DExport of Steel
Correct Answer: B) Export of Software Services
Software and IT services are classified as invisible exports because they are services rather than physical goods.
Q73: Which organization publishes the World Development Report?
AIMF
BWorld Bank
CUNDP
DWTO
Correct Answer: B) World Bank
The World Bank publishes the annual World Development Report on global development issues.
Q74: Which of the following is NOT a function of money?
AStore of Value
BMedium of Exchange
CMeasure of Pollution
DUnit of Account
Correct Answer: C) Measure of Pollution
Money functions as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value, but it does not measure pollution.
Q75: Which economic system allows prices to be determined mainly by market forces of demand and supply?
ACommand Economy
BMarket Economy
CTraditional Economy
DBarter Economy
Correct Answer: B) Market Economy
In a market economy, prices are largely determined by the interaction of demand and supply with minimal government intervention.
Q76: Which organization regulates India's stock exchanges?
ARBI
BSEBI
CNABARD
DIRDAI
Correct Answer: B) SEBI
SEBI regulates the securities market and protects investors' interests in India.
Q77: Which of the following is a fixed cost for a factory?
ARaw Materials
BElectricity for Production
CFactory Rent
DPackaging Expenses
Correct Answer: C) Factory Rent
Fixed costs remain unchanged regardless of the level of production.
Q78: Which bank is called the "Banker's Bank" in India?
AState Bank of India
BReserve Bank of India
CPunjab National Bank
DCanara Bank
Correct Answer: B) Reserve Bank of India
RBI acts as the banker to commercial banks and regulates the banking system.
Q79: Which of the following is a merit good?
AEducation
BCigarettes
CAlcohol
DLottery Tickets
Correct Answer: A) Education
Merit goods like education provide significant benefits to individuals and society.
Q80: Which index measures wholesale inflation in India?
Correct Answer: B) WPI
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures inflation at the wholesale level.
Q81: Which of the following is a characteristic of monopoly?
AMany Sellers
BSingle Seller
CPerfect Competition
DMany Buyers and Sellers
Correct Answer: B) Single Seller
A monopoly market has only one seller controlling the entire supply.
Q82: Which of the following is included in indirect taxes?
AIncome Tax
BGST
CCorporate Tax
DProperty Tax
Correct Answer: B) GST
GST is an indirect tax collected on the supply of goods and services.
Q83: Which economic activity belongs to the tertiary sector?
AMining
BAgriculture
CBanking
DManufacturing
Correct Answer: C) Banking
Banking is a service activity and belongs to the tertiary sector.
Q84: Which type of inflation is caused by excessive demand?
ACost-push Inflation
BDemand-pull Inflation
CImported Inflation
DDeflation
Correct Answer: B) Demand-pull Inflation
Demand-pull inflation occurs when aggregate demand exceeds aggregate supply.
Q85: Which organization publishes the Human Development Index (HDI)?
AWorld Bank
BIMF
CUNDP
DWTO
Correct Answer: C) UNDP
UNDP publishes the Human Development Report containing the HDI rankings.
Q86: Which of the following is an example of capital formation?
ABuilding a Factory
BBuying Food
CPaying Taxes
DBuying Clothes
Correct Answer: A) Building a Factory
Capital formation involves creating productive assets such as factories and machinery.
Q87: Which of the following is NOT a direct tax?
AIncome Tax
BCorporate Tax
CGST
DCapital Gains Tax
Correct Answer: C) GST
GST is an indirect tax collected on the supply of goods and services.
Q88: Which of the following is the largest contributor to India's GDP?
AAgriculture
BManufacturing
CServices Sector
DMining
Correct Answer: C) Services Sector
The services sector contributes the largest share to India's Gross Domestic Product.
Q89: Which of the following is an example of microeconomics?
ANational Income
BInflation Rate
CPricing of a Single Product
DBalance of Payments
Correct Answer: C) Pricing of a Single Product
Microeconomics studies individual consumers, firms, and specific markets.
Q90: Which factor of production receives 'rent' as its reward?
ALabour
BCapital
CLand
DEntrepreneur
Correct Answer: C) Land
In economics, land earns rent, labour earns wages, capital earns interest, and entrepreneurs earn profit.
Q91: Which organization is responsible for collecting and publishing India's GDP estimates?
ARBI
BMinistry of Finance
CNational Statistical Office (NSO)
DSEBI
Correct Answer: C) National Statistical Office (NSO)
The National Statistical Office (NSO) compiles and publishes India's GDP estimates.
Q92: Which of the following is an example of a variable cost?
AFactory Rent
BInsurance Premium
CRaw Material Cost
DBuilding Tax
Correct Answer: C) Raw Material Cost
Variable costs change according to the level of production, such as raw material expenses.
Q93: Which of the following is a function of the Reserve Bank of India?
APrinting Currency Notes
BConducting Census
CManaging Railways
DCollecting GST
Correct Answer: A) Printing Currency Notes
The RBI issues and manages currency notes (except the ₹1 note) and regulates the monetary system.
Q94: Which economic activity is included in the secondary sector?
AAgriculture
BMining
CManufacturing
DBanking
Correct Answer: C) Manufacturing
The secondary sector involves manufacturing and industrial production.
Q95: Which type of unemployment is common in agriculture due to surplus workers?
ASeasonal Unemployment
BTechnological Unemployment
CDisguised Unemployment
DStructural Unemployment
Correct Answer: C) Disguised Unemployment
Disguised unemployment occurs when more workers are employed than actually needed.
Q96: Which of the following is an example of a capital good?
ATelevision
BMachine Tool
CBread
DClothing
Correct Answer: B) Machine Tool
Capital goods are used to produce other goods and services, such as machinery.
Q97: Which of the following is measured by Per Capita Income?
AAverage Income of Citizens
BTotal Tax Collection
CTotal Exports
DTotal Population
Correct Answer: A) Average Income of Citizens
Per capita income is calculated by dividing national income by the total population.
Q98: Which market structure has a few large sellers?
APerfect Competition
BMonopoly
COligopoly
DMonopsony
Correct Answer: C) Oligopoly
An oligopoly market consists of a few dominant firms controlling most of the market.
Q99: Which policy is used by the government to influence taxation and public expenditure?
AMonetary Policy
BFiscal Policy
CTrade Policy
DIndustrial Policy
Correct Answer: B) Fiscal Policy
Fiscal policy involves government decisions on taxation, borrowing, and public expenditure.
Q100: Which of the following is an example of a direct benefit transfer (DBT)?
ACash transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts
BSubsidy through ration shops
CDistribution of free textbooks
DPublic road construction
Correct Answer: A) Cash transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts
DBT transfers government benefits directly into eligible beneficiaries' bank accounts.
Q101: Which factor of production receives wages as income?
ALand
BLabour
CCapital
DEntrepreneurship
Correct Answer: B) Labour
Labour earns wages, while land earns rent, capital earns interest, and entrepreneurs earn profit.
Q102: Which sector mainly provides transport, communication, and banking services?
APrimary Sector
BSecondary Sector
CTertiary Sector
DAgricultural Sector
Correct Answer: C) Tertiary Sector
The tertiary sector includes all service-related economic activities.
Q103: Which of the following is a non-renewable natural resource?
AWind Energy
BSolar Energy
CCoal
DHydroelectric Energy
Correct Answer: C) Coal
Coal is a fossil fuel and a non-renewable natural resource.
Q104: Which economic concept explains that human wants are unlimited but resources are limited?
AScarcity
BElasticity
CUtility
DOpportunity Cost
Correct Answer: A) Scarcity
Scarcity is the basic economic problem arising from unlimited wants and limited resources.
Q105: Which banking service enables customers to withdraw cash using a debit card at any time?
Correct Answer: A) ATM
An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) allows customers to withdraw cash and access basic banking services using a debit card.
Q106: Which of the following is considered the backbone of the Indian economy?
AManufacturing
BAgriculture
CTourism
DInformation Technology
Correct Answer: B) Agriculture
Agriculture is often called the backbone of the Indian economy because it supports a large share of the population.
Q107: Which type of market has only one seller?
AOligopoly
BPerfect Competition
CMonopoly
DMonopsony
Correct Answer: C) Monopoly
A monopoly exists when a single seller controls the entire market for a product or service.
Q108: Which of the following is a function of money?
AMedium of Exchange
BUnit of Account
CStore of Value
DAll of the Above
Correct Answer: D) All of the Above
Money serves as a medium of exchange, a unit of account, and a store of value.
Q109: Which organization provides long-term loans to industries in India?
ASIDBI
BLIC
CPost Office
DEPFO
Correct Answer: A) SIDBI
SIDBI supports MSMEs by providing financial assistance and development services.
Q110: Which of the following is an example of fiscal policy?
AChanging Repo Rate
BIncreasing Government Spending
CChanging CRR
DOpen Market Operations
Correct Answer: B) Increasing Government Spending
Fiscal policy deals with taxation and government expenditure to influence the economy.
Q111: Which factor of production earns interest?
ALand
BLabour
CCapital
DEntrepreneur
Correct Answer: C) Capital
Capital receives interest as its reward in the production process.
Q112: Which of the following is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
ARetail Inflation
BIndustrial Growth
CExports
DEmployment Rate
Correct Answer: A) Retail Inflation
CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for goods and services.
Q113: Which type of unemployment occurs during the off-season in agriculture?
ASeasonal Unemployment
BStructural Unemployment
CTechnological Unemployment
DFrictional Unemployment
Correct Answer: A) Seasonal Unemployment
Seasonal unemployment occurs when work is available only during certain seasons.
Q114: Which of the following is a public good?
ANational Defense
BPrivate Car
CMobile Phone
DRestaurant Service
Correct Answer: A) National Defense
Public goods are non-rival and non-excludable, such as national defense and street lighting.
Q115: Which institution regulates the insurance sector in India?
ASEBI
BIRDAI
CRBI
DNABARD
Correct Answer: B) IRDAI
IRDAI regulates and promotes the insurance industry in India.
Q116: Which economic concept refers to the next best alternative that is given up?
AOpportunity Cost
BUtility
CScarcity
DElasticity
Correct Answer: A) Opportunity Cost
Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative forgone when making a choice.
Q117: Which of the following is included in the Balance of Payments (BoP)?
AExports and Imports
BForeign Investments
CRemittances
DAll of the Above
Correct Answer: D) All of the Above
The Balance of Payments records all economic transactions between residents and the rest of the world.
Q118: Which tax was introduced in India on 1 July 2017?
AIncome Tax
BGST
CCustoms Duty
DService Tax
Correct Answer: B) GST
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect on 1 July 2017, replacing multiple indirect taxes.
Q119: Which of the following is an example of inflation?
AGeneral rise in prices
BFall in unemployment
CIncrease in exports
DDecrease in GDP
Correct Answer: A) General rise in prices
Inflation refers to a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services.
Q120: Which economic indicator is commonly used to measure a country's standard of living?
APer Capita Income
BFiscal Deficit
CRepo Rate
DCash Reserve Ratio
Correct Answer: A) Per Capita Income
Per capita income is widely used as an indicator of the average standard of living in a country.
Q121: Which of the following is the primary objective of economic planning?
AIncrease Inequality
BEconomic Development
CReduce Exports
DIncrease Inflation
Correct Answer: B) Economic Development
Economic planning aims to achieve sustainable growth, employment, and balanced development.
Q122: Which of the following is a feature of perfect competition?
ASingle Seller
BProduct Differentiation
CLarge Number of Buyers and Sellers
DPrice Control by Sellers
Correct Answer: C) Large Number of Buyers and Sellers
Perfect competition has many buyers and sellers dealing in homogeneous products.
Q123: Which organization regulates commodity markets in India?
ASEBI
BRBI
CIRDAI
DNABARD
Correct Answer: A) SEBI
SEBI regulates both securities and commodity derivative markets in India.
Q124: Which of the following is a measure of economic inequality?
AGini Coefficient
BCPI
CIIP
DRepo Rate
Correct Answer: A) Gini Coefficient
The Gini Coefficient measures the degree of income or wealth inequality.
Q125: Which of the following is a source of government revenue?
ATaxes
BBorrowings
CFees and Fines
DAll of the Above
Correct Answer: D) All of the Above
Government revenue comes from taxes, borrowings, fees, fines, and other receipts.
Q126: Which of the following is an example of a direct tax in India?
AGST
BCustoms Duty
CIncome Tax
DExcise Duty
Correct Answer: C) Income Tax
Income Tax is paid directly by individuals and businesses to the government.
Q127: Which factor determines the demand for a product?
APrice of the Product
BConsumer Income
CTastes and Preferences
DAll of the Above
Correct Answer: D) All of the Above
Demand depends on price, income, preferences, and other market factors.
Q128: Which type of bank account usually earns interest on deposits?
ACurrent Account
BSavings Account
CLoan Account
DCash Credit Account
Correct Answer: B) Savings Account
Savings accounts encourage saving by providing interest on deposited money.
Q129: Which institution provides crop insurance to farmers in India?
AIRDAI
BAgriculture Insurance Company of India
CSEBI
DNABARD
Correct Answer: B) Agriculture Insurance Company of India
AIC implements crop insurance schemes to protect farmers against crop losses.
Q130: Which of the following is an example of a public sector bank?
AHDFC Bank
BICICI Bank
CState Bank of India
DAxis Bank
Correct Answer: C) State Bank of India
State Bank of India is the largest public sector bank in the country.
Q131: Which type of inflation occurs when production costs increase?
ADemand-Pull Inflation
BCost-Push Inflation
CHyperinflation
DDeflation
Correct Answer: B) Cost-Push Inflation
Cost-push inflation is caused by rising production costs such as wages and raw materials.
Q132: Which economic indicator measures industrial growth?
AIIP
BCPI
CWPI
DGDP Deflator
Correct Answer: A) IIP
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) measures changes in industrial output.
Q133: Which is the largest sector of employment in India?
AManufacturing
BAgriculture
CBanking
DInformation Technology
Correct Answer: B) Agriculture
Agriculture continues to employ the largest share of India's workforce.
Q134: Which organization provides microfinance to Self-Help Groups (SHGs)?
ANABARD
BSEBI
CIRDAI
DRBI
Correct Answer: A) NABARD
NABARD supports SHGs through various rural credit and microfinance initiatives.
Q135: Which factor of production earns profit?
ACapital
BEntrepreneur
CLand
DLabour
Correct Answer: B) Entrepreneur
The entrepreneur organizes production and earns profit as a reward for taking risks.
Q136: Which of the following is a function of commercial banks?
AAccept Deposits
BProvide Loans
CCreate Credit
DAll of the Above
Correct Answer: D) All of the Above
Commercial banks accept deposits, provide loans, and create credit in the economy.
Q137: Which of the following is an indicator of economic growth?
AIncrease in GDP
BDecrease in Exports
CIncrease in Inflation Only
DIncrease in Imports Only
Correct Answer: A) Increase in GDP
Economic growth is commonly measured by the increase in a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Q138: Which government document presents estimated receipts and expenditures for a financial year?
AEconomic Survey
BUnion Budget
CCensus Report
DFive-Year Plan
Correct Answer: B) Union Budget
The Union Budget outlines the government's expected revenue and expenditure for the financial year.
Q139: Which type of economy is based mainly on customs and traditions?
AMarket Economy
BMixed Economy
CTraditional Economy
DCommand Economy
Correct Answer: C) Traditional Economy
A traditional economy relies on customs, beliefs, and long-established practices.
Q140: Which economic problem arises because human wants are unlimited while resources are limited?
AScarcity
BInflation
CRecession
DDeflation
Correct Answer: A) Scarcity
Scarcity is the fundamental economic problem of limited resources and unlimited human wants.