Indian economy miscellaneous
- The number of Nationalised Banks in India is
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On July 19, 1969, 14 commercial banks were nationalized, which got presidential approval on August 9, 1969. In 1980, in order to provide government more power and command over credit delivery, six more commercial banks in India were nationalized. If the associate banks of State Bank of India are counted, then the number goes to 27.
Correct Option: C
On July 19, 1969, 14 commercial banks were nationalized, which got presidential approval on August 9, 1969. In 1980, in order to provide government more power and command over credit delivery, six more commercial banks in India were nationalized. If the associate banks of State Bank of India are counted, then the number goes to 27.
- Small farmers in the country have been defined as those farmers having land holding of
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In India, ‘Small Farmer’ means a farmer cultivating (as owner or tenant or share cropper) agricultural land of more than 1 hectare and up to 2 hectares (5 acres). ‘Marginal Farmer’ means a farmer cultivating agricultural land up to 1 hectare (2.5 acres).
Correct Option: B
In India, ‘Small Farmer’ means a farmer cultivating (as owner or tenant or share cropper) agricultural land of more than 1 hectare and up to 2 hectares (5 acres). ‘Marginal Farmer’ means a farmer cultivating agricultural land up to 1 hectare (2.5 acres).
- The second plan gave priority to
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The Second Plan between years 1956-1961 was focused on development of India by establishing heavy industries under public sector. Total money allotted for this 5-year plan was 48 Billion rupees. The plan followed the Mahalanobis model of economic development.
Correct Option: C
The Second Plan between years 1956-1961 was focused on development of India by establishing heavy industries under public sector. Total money allotted for this 5-year plan was 48 Billion rupees. The plan followed the Mahalanobis model of economic development.
- India switched over to the decimal currency system in
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India changed from the rupee, anna, pie system to decimal currency on 1 April 1957. To distinguish between the two, the coins minted between 1957 and 1964 have the legend “Naya Paisa” (“new” paisa).
Correct Option: C
India changed from the rupee, anna, pie system to decimal currency on 1 April 1957. To distinguish between the two, the coins minted between 1957 and 1964 have the legend “Naya Paisa” (“new” paisa).
- One rupee notes are issued by the
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While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has the authority to issue bank notes of denominational values of Rs. 2, Rs. 5, Rs. 10, Rs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 10,000, the one rupee note was printed and issued by the central government. The Government of India also has the sole right to mint coins of all denominations.
Correct Option: D
While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has the authority to issue bank notes of denominational values of Rs. 2, Rs. 5, Rs. 10, Rs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000, Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 10,000, the one rupee note was printed and issued by the central government. The Government of India also has the sole right to mint coins of all denominations.