Economic Social Development

Q121.One of the important goals of the economic liberalisation policy is to achieve full convertibility of the Indian rupee. This is being advocated because

Q122.Consider the following statements. 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. 2. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Q123.In India, rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes. Which of the following reasons account for this? 1. A large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture. 2. Prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products. 3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry.

Q124.With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements. 1. The families coming under the category of ‘below poverty line (BPL)’ only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains. 2. The eldest women in a household of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card. 3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a ‘takehome ration’ of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Q125.The accounting year of the Reserve Bank of India is

Q126.Consider the following statements. 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines. 3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Q127.Consider the following statements. The price of any currency in international market is decided by the 1. World Bank 2. Demand for goods/services provided by the country concerned. 3. Stability of the government of the concerned country. 4. Economic potential of the country in question of these statements. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Q128.In India, inflation is measured by the

Q129.The banks are required to maintain a certain ratio between their cash in hand and total assets. This is called

Q130.For measuring the changes in the price level of the country, which among the following index number is used?

Q131.Capital Account convertibility of Indian Rupee implies

Q132.Economic growth is usually coupled with

Q133.Consider the following statements. Full convertibility of the rupee may mean 1. Its free float with any of the international currencies. 2. Its direct exchange with any other international currency at any prescribed place inside and outside the country. 3. It acts just like any other international currency. Which of these statements are correct?

Q134.Inflation rate based on consumer price index increases if

Q135.Convertibility of the Rupee as it exists at present means

Q136.Which is incorrect about inflation?

Q137.Which one of the following is not a nationalised bank?

Q138.Inflation is best described as

Q139.Which one of the following is a private bank?

Q140.Who amongst the following benefits most from inflation?