Indian economy miscellaneous


  1. Indian Economy is a/an :









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    All developing countries like India are mixed economies. Mixed Economy is neither pure capitalism nor pure socialism but a mixture of the two system. The features of a mixed economy which exist in India are: l Private ownership of means of production; l Important role of market mechanism; l Presence of a large public sector along with free enterprise; l Economic planning

    Correct Option: B

    All developing countries like India are mixed economies. Mixed Economy is neither pure capitalism nor pure socialism but a mixture of the two system. The features of a mixed economy which exist in India are: l Private ownership of means of production; l Important role of market mechanism; l Presence of a large public sector along with free enterprise; l Economic planning


  1. Which bank is limited to the needs of agriculture and rural finance ?









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    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established on 12 July 1982 by a special act by the parliament and its main focus was to uplift rural India by increasing the credit flow for elevation of agriculture & rural non farm sector. It has been accredited with “matters concerning policy, planning and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India”.

    Correct Option: D

    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established on 12 July 1982 by a special act by the parliament and its main focus was to uplift rural India by increasing the credit flow for elevation of agriculture & rural non farm sector. It has been accredited with “matters concerning policy, planning and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India”.



  1. The slogan ‘Garibi Hatao’ was included in the









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    Garibi Hatao desh bachavo (Abolish Poverty to rescue the country) was the theme and slogan of Indira Gandhi’s 1971 election bid. It was part of the 5th Five Year Plan. The plan prepared by D. Dhar proposed to achieve two main objectives viz, ‘removal of poverty’ (Garibi Hatao) and ‘attainment of self reliance’.

    Correct Option: C

    Garibi Hatao desh bachavo (Abolish Poverty to rescue the country) was the theme and slogan of Indira Gandhi’s 1971 election bid. It was part of the 5th Five Year Plan. The plan prepared by D. Dhar proposed to achieve two main objectives viz, ‘removal of poverty’ (Garibi Hatao) and ‘attainment of self reliance’.


  1. RBI’s deadline to exchange pre 2005 currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 is









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    The Reserve Bank of India on 25 June 2015 extended the deadline for exchanging pre-2005 currency notes of various denominations, including of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000, till December 31, 2015. The rationale behind the move to withdraw banknotes printed prior to 2005 is to remove them from the market because they have fewer security features compared with banknotes printed after 2005.

    Correct Option: B

    The Reserve Bank of India on 25 June 2015 extended the deadline for exchanging pre-2005 currency notes of various denominations, including of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000, till December 31, 2015. The rationale behind the move to withdraw banknotes printed prior to 2005 is to remove them from the market because they have fewer security features compared with banknotes printed after 2005.



  1. National Renewal Fund (NRF) was instituted for the purpose of









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    The PV Narasimha Rao government established the National Renewal Fund (NRF) in February 1992 to provide a social safety net to the workers who were likely to be affected by technological up-gradation and modernisation in the Indian industry. NRF was intended to provide funds for employment generation schemes in the organised and unorganised sectors in order to provide a social safety net for labour.

    Correct Option: B

    The PV Narasimha Rao government established the National Renewal Fund (NRF) in February 1992 to provide a social safety net to the workers who were likely to be affected by technological up-gradation and modernisation in the Indian industry. NRF was intended to provide funds for employment generation schemes in the organised and unorganised sectors in order to provide a social safety net for labour.