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IAS Economy Practice Question . 20

Consider the following core industries of India 1. Crude Oil production 2. Electricity generation 3. Coal production Which among the following is the correct decreasing order of their...

February 14, 2012

IAS Economy Practice Question . 19

Which among the following country is known for first use of paper currency notes? [A]United States [B]England [C]China [D]Japan Click for Answer & Explanation Answer: China The first...

February 14, 2012

IAS Economy Practice Question . 18

Consider the following statements about the Gilt Funds in India: 1. They are a kind of mutual funds 2. They invest in Government securities 3. They are risk...

February 14, 2012

IAS Economy Practice Question . 17

What are the features of Self Help Groups in India: 1. They are made up of homogenous social and economic backgrounds 2. They are voluntary in participation 3....

February 14, 2012

IAS Economy Practice Question . 16

In economy, what is generally measured by calculating concentration ratios? [A]Capital [B]Competition [C]Production Capacity [D]Geographical Coverage by suppliers Click for Answer & Explanation Answer: Competition Competition is generally...

February 14, 2012

IAS Economy Practice Question . 15

Despite a fixed target stipulated by the RBI for priority sector lending in India, it has been observed that while banks often tend to meet the overall priority...

February 14, 2012

IAS Economy Practice Question . 14

Consider the following: 1. High growth rate 2. High unemployment 3. High Inflation Which among the above is/ are features of “stagflation” ? [A]1 & 2 [B]2 &...

February 14, 2012

IAS Economy Practice Question . 13

In context with money markets, what is Quantitative Easing? [A]Lowering the interest rates slowly [B]Lengthening the time of debt repayment [C]Pumping money in economy directly [D]Restructuring the cash...

February 13, 2012

IAS Economy Practice Question . 12

In context with the International Currencies and Reforms the International Monetary System, it has been quoted by a leading economist that – if a national currency also serves...

February 13, 2012

IAS Economy Practice Question . 11

Consider the following statements in context with the Free Market Economy: 1. The role of market forces and competition is eliminated by law 2. There is a high...

February 13, 2012