INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

With reference to the sources of credit in Indian economy, consider the following statements: 

1. Reserve Bank of India supervises the functioning of formal sources of loans. 

2. The Cooperatives supervise the credit activities of lenders in the informal sector.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are NOT correct?

Deviations from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003 are allowed under which of the following cases?

1. Implementation of the Core of the Core Schemes of the Union Government.

2. Collapse of agriculture severely affecting farm output and incomes.

3. Structural reforms in the economy with unanticipated fiscal implications.

4. Decline in real output growth of a quarter by at least three per cent points below its average of the previous four quarters.

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Which among the following are the examples of ‘indirect taxes’? 

1. Wealth tax 

2. Excise taxes 

3. Corporation tax

4. Customs duties 

5. Service tax 

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The term “liquidity trap” in an economy refers to:

1. People preferring to hold their wealth in money balance.

2. Additional money injected is unable to increase the demand for bonds.

3. Increase in money supply is unable to lower the rate of interest.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

 Open Market Operations are defined as purchase and sale by central bank of variety of assets such as:

1. Foreign exchange.

2. Gold.

3. Government securities.

4. Treasury bills.

5. Company shares.

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In context of the relationship between ‘interest rates and demand for money’, consider the following statements:

1. The purchasing power of money increases with the rising price level.

2. When interest rate goes up, people become less interested in holding money.

3. At higher interest rate, the demand for money comes down. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following components: 

1. Foreign Direct Investments.

2. Foreign Institutional Investments. 

3. Remittances.

4. External Commercial Borrowings.

Which of the components of capital inflow mentioned above form part of ‘Capital Account’? 

In order to balance any deficit in its balance of payments, a country can use which of the following financial measures?

1. Surplus in the capital account.

2. Official reserve sale.

3. Autonomous Transactions.

4. Accommodating Transactions.

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Consider the following statements: 

1. It acts as a medium of exchange. 

2. It acts as a convenient unit of account.

3. It act as a store of value for individuals. 

4. It helps to preserve the purchasing power against the rising price level.

Which of the statements mentioned above are the functions of ‘Money’? Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

With reference to the state of Indian economy, consider the following statements:

1. Tax incentives provided to foreign investors reduces the scope for raising tax revenues.

2. Tax imposition on the private sector has negative impact on developmental and welfare expenditures. 

3. Tariff reductions results in higher revenue through custom duties. 

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