Indian economy miscellaneous


  1. The national income of a country is–









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    National income measures the monetary value of the flow of output of goods and services produced in an economy over a period of time. National Income is the total economic activity (production of finished goods and services calculated in monetary value) within the economic territory of a country by its residents during the year of accounting. In other words National Income of a country is the Net National Product at factor cost.

    Correct Option: B

    National income measures the monetary value of the flow of output of goods and services produced in an economy over a period of time. National Income is the total economic activity (production of finished goods and services calculated in monetary value) within the economic territory of a country by its residents during the year of accounting. In other words National Income of a country is the Net National Product at factor cost.


  1. The receipts of which of the following taxes/duties are not shared with the States ?









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    The shareable central taxes include corporation tax, income tax, wealth tax, customs, excise duty and service tax. The taxes, which are not shared with states include some cesses like education and road. Income Tax in India includes all income except the agricultural income that is levied and collected by the central government (List I, Entry 82).

    Correct Option: A

    The shareable central taxes include corporation tax, income tax, wealth tax, customs, excise duty and service tax. The taxes, which are not shared with states include some cesses like education and road. Income Tax in India includes all income except the agricultural income that is levied and collected by the central government (List I, Entry 82).



  1. The Government of India made it obligatory on the part of all commercial banks that they should give some cash amount while purchasing Government bonds. What would you call this?









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    Statutory liquidity ratio is the amount of liquid assets such as precious metals (Gold) or other approved securities, which a financial institution must maintain as reserves other than the cash. The statutory liquidity ratio is a term most commonly used in India. The objectives of SLR are to restrict the expansion of bank credit. They serve to augment the investment of the banks in government securities and ensure solvency of banks.

    Correct Option: A

    Statutory liquidity ratio is the amount of liquid assets such as precious metals (Gold) or other approved securities, which a financial institution must maintain as reserves other than the cash. The statutory liquidity ratio is a term most commonly used in India. The objectives of SLR are to restrict the expansion of bank credit. They serve to augment the investment of the banks in government securities and ensure solvency of banks.


  1. Which among the following subjects is not an aim of the monetary policy of the Reserve Bank of India ?









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    The Reserve Bank of India is the main monetary authority of the country and beside that the central bank acts as the bank of the national and state governments. It formulates, implements and monitors the monetary policy as well as it has to ensure an adequate flow of credit to productive sectors. Objectives are maintaining price stability and ensuring adequate flow of credit to productive sectors.

    Correct Option: D

    The Reserve Bank of India is the main monetary authority of the country and beside that the central bank acts as the bank of the national and state governments. It formulates, implements and monitors the monetary policy as well as it has to ensure an adequate flow of credit to productive sectors. Objectives are maintaining price stability and ensuring adequate flow of credit to productive sectors.



  1. Which among the following Indian State does not transacts its business through Reserve Bank of India ?









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    State Government transactions are carried out by Reserve Bank of India in terms of the agreement entered into with the State Governments in terms of section 21 A of the Act. As of now, such agreements exist between RBI and all the State Governments except with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

    Correct Option: B

    State Government transactions are carried out by Reserve Bank of India in terms of the agreement entered into with the State Governments in terms of section 21 A of the Act. As of now, such agreements exist between RBI and all the State Governments except with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.