ECONOMICS MCQS SET 08

ECONOMICS MCQS SET 08

1. Privatization is supported for the following reasons, point out which of the following statements is statements are correct?
I. To improve efficiency.
II. To reduce government interference.
III. To increase freedom and speed of decision making.
IV. To disown the responsibility of the government.
V. To promote private sector culture by introducing competition.
A) I, II and V are correct
B) I, II, III and V are correct.
C) I, III, IV and V are correct
D) I, III and IV are correct.
 

2. In 2007, the per capita consumption of energy in India was ______ kilogram of oil equivalent.
A) 529
B) 592
C) 295
D) 925
 

3. As per the census 2011, India‟s Population was 1.21 billion, which is _________ percent of the world‟s population.
A) 18.5%
B) 17.5%
C) 16.5%
D) 15.5%
 

4. Consider the following statements and select correct answer using the code.
I.IGOANPS covers only BPL population and person above 65 years and Provides Rs.200 per month.
II. In India, avoidance of poverty is reached when person has access to 2100 calories per person day in Urban area and 2200 calories in rural are Code:
A) I only
B) II only
C) I and II
D) neither I nor II.

5. Match the following and select the correct answer:-
a) Nirmal Bharat Abiyon 1. Rural Roads
b) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana 2. To provide minimum basic Infrastructure to all habitations
c) Rural infrastructure Scheme 3. Rural Sanitation
d) Tamil Nadu Habitation improvement scheme 4. To stabilize the assets created under MEGREGS
a b c d A) 3 1 4 2 B) 1 3 2 4 C) 4 1 3 2 D) 2 4 1 3
 

6. Which one of the following was not identified under the Basic Minimum Services (BMS) programme of the Ninth Five year plan?
A) Provision of safe drinking water
B) Universalisation of Primary education
C) Development of renewable source of energy
D) Availability of primary health facilities
 

7. The Statistical Indicator of equitable distribution of Income is
A) National Income
B) Per Capita Income
C) Gini Coefficient
D) Disposable Personal Income
 

8. Which one the following finance commission prescribed the devolution of tax revenue to states on the net proceeds of all central taxes?
A) 8th finance commission
B) 11th finance commission
C) 10th finance commission
D) 9th finance commission

ANSWER

1    B
2    A
3    A
4    C
5    A
6    C
7    C
8    B