Economics General Knowledge Questions
‘L. K. Which tax was suggested by the Jha Committee?
(A) D. M.A.T.
(B) V.A.T.
(C) M.O.D.V.A.T.
(D) M.A.N.V.A.T.
Correct Answer : D
The Redistribution polices geared to reduce economic inequalities include
(A) progressive tax policies
(B) land reforms
(C) rural development policies
(D) All the above
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Redistribution policies geared to reduce economic inequalities include progressive tax policies, land reforms, and rural development policies.
Who prepared the first estimate of national income for the country?
(A) Central Statistical Organization
(B) National Sample Survey Organization
(C) National Income Committee
(D) Dadabhai Naoroji
Correct Answer : D
Which of the following will cause property prices to fall?
(A) More liquidity in the economy
(B) Reduction in reverse repo rate by RBI
(C) Increase in reverse repo rate by RBI
(D) Demand and Supply
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Demand and Supply: For any given area, demand in the real estate will always be inversely proportional to supply. If there is a decrease in supply, prices will obviously go up for the existing projects. With an overall increase in the number of unsold housing projects, prices will go down for each one of them.
Who among the following was called the father of "India's political dissatisfaction"?
(A) Dadabhai Naoroji
(B) Sardar Bhagat Singh
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following industries has the highest labor force in India?
(A) Cement Industry
(B) textile industry
(C) Jute Industry
(D) Iron-steel industry
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
In 2021, 43.96 percent of the workforce in India were employed in agriculture, while the other half was almost evenly distributed among the two other sectors, industry and services. While the share of Indians working in agriculture is declining, it is still the main sector of employment.
Price theory is also known as
(A) Macro Economics
(B) Development Economics
(C) Public Economics
(D) Micro Economics
Correct Answer : D