INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

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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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?

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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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.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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:

 Which of the following types of deposits are regarded as part of money supply?

1. Currency (notes plus coins) held by the public.

2. Net demand deposits held by commercial banks. 

3. Net time deposits of commercial banks.

4. Savings deposits with Post Office savings banks.

5. Interbank deposits which a commercial bank holds in other commercial banks.

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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’? 

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?