Indian Economy MCQs

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It is a much traded Cotton variety. Some other varieties are:

• Suvin – Known for its long staple length and premium quality, it is a hybrid of Egyptian and Indian cotton.
• DCH-32 – A hybrid cotton known for its extra-long staple.
• Bunny – A high-yielding variety of cotton.
• Jaydhar – An indigenous variety grown mainly in Maharashtra.
• LH-1556 – A hybrid variety, often grown in Northern India.
• Varalaxmi – A hybrid variety popular in South India.
• Shankar-4 – Similar to Shankar-6, this variety is also known for its medium staple cotton.
• Mech-184 – A genetically modified (Bt) cotton variety.

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Income tax was introduced in India in 1860 by Sir James Wilson. Income tax rates in India increase with higher income slabs as per the Finance Act. The income tax structure is defined in the Income Tax Act, 1961. Income tax collection is administered by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. A progressive tax system is implemented where tax liability rises as an individual’s income increases, with no fixed single rate for all.

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Plantation crops are crops that are grown on large farms, called plantations, and are typically grown for commercial purposes. These crops are often grown on a large scale using specialized techniques and equipment, and are typically exported to other countries for sale. Some examples of plantation crops include:

1. Sugar cane: This is a tropical grass that is grown for its sweet, juicy stalks, which are used to make sugar.
2. Rubber: This is a tree that is grown for its latex, which is used to make rubber.
3. Tea: This is a bush that is grown for its leaves, which are used to make tea.
4. Coffee: This is a shrub that is grown for its beans, which are used to make coffee.
5. Coconut: This is a tree that is grown for its fruit, which is used to make coconut milk and oil.
6. Banana: This is a tree that is grown for its fruit, which is a popular food around the world.
7. Palm oil: This is a tree that is grown for its fruit, which is used to make palm oil.
8. Tobacco: This is a plant that is grown for its leaves, which are used to make tobacco products such as cigarettes.
9. Cotton: This is a plant that is grown for its fibers, which are used to make textiles and other products.

Plantation crops are an important source of income and employment for many countries, and they contribute significantly to the global economy.

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Speculation involves taking positions to profit from expected price changes, accepting risk for potential gain. Hedging uses opposite positions to reduce price risk, while speculation increases risk exposure for possible reward. Both activities occur in securities, currency, and futures markets. Speculators provide market liquidity by accepting risk. Regulators monitor speculative activities to maintain market stability.

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Sweat equity shares are offered to employees or directors for their work or know-how, as per Section 54 of the Companies Act, 2013. Such shares are issued to retain and attract skilled personnel by granting ownership stakes without immediate cash outflow. SEBI regulates sweat equity issuance for listed companies. Companies often use sweat equity during initial stages to incentivize and retain employees without cash expenditure.

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The Reserve Bank of India regulates foreign currency accounts and remittances for Indian residents. RBI acts under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) Regulations, 2015. Amendments until 2025 empower RBI to set conditions for outward and inward remittance and opening of overseas bank accounts. RBI issues notifications for compliance with FEMA rules.

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Corporation Tax is a direct tax imposed on the net income or profit of corporations and paid directly by companies to the government. Goods and Services Tax, Customs Duty, and Excise Duty are indirect taxes collected from consumers by intermediaries. The corporate tax rate in India for domestic companies was reduced to 22 percent in 2019.

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Devaluation reduces the home currency’s value relative to foreign currencies, making exports cheaper for foreign buyers and imports costlier for domestic consumers. This increases export demand and decreases import demand. Higher exports and reduced imports support an improved current account balance. The Marshall-Lerner condition states devaluation is effective if demand elasticities for exports and imports combined exceed one.

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The Consumer Welfare Fund was established under Section 57 of the CGST Act, 2017. Its main sources are unclaimed duty refunds under Central Excise and Customs Acts and unutilized indirect tax amounts not refundable to individuals. Receipts under GST, including unclaimed tax refunds, also finance the fund. The Department of Consumer Affairs administers the fund.

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Interval funds are a hybrid of open-ended and closed-ended funds. They allow continuous purchases but restrict redemptions to specific intervals, usually monthly or quarterly. Redemptions are permitted only during these fixed periods. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates these funds in the United States. Interval funds are different from daily-liquid mutual funds.