Indian Economy MCQs
Indian Economy Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for SSC, State and all One Day Examinations of India. Objective Questions on Indian Economy for competitive examinations.
1. Why the Transfer incomes are not included in the national income accounts?
[A] They do not represent payment for economic activity
[B] There is now way of calculating them correctly
[C] They are already included in the total of personal income
[D] They are already included in company earnings
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Correct Answer: A [They do not represent payment for economic activity]
Notes:
Transfer payments made by the Government including subsidies, government aid, social security assistance such as health insurance payment and scholarship are not included in the national income. Because they do not represent any economic activity.
2. In which year, the practice of presenting the railway budget separate from the general budget (or vice versa in true sense) started in India?
[A] 1920
[B] 1924
[C] 1925
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: B [1924]
Notes:
In the year 1924, the practice of presenting the railway budget separately from the general budget (or vice versa in true sense) started in India.
3. Which of the following statements best describes a progressive tax system?
[A] The tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases
[B] The tax rate stays the same regardless of the taxable amount
[C] The tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases
[D] The tax rate is randomly determined
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Correct Answer: C [The tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases]
Notes:
In a progressive tax system, higher income earners pay a higher tax rate compared to those who earn less. This is based on the assumption that individuals who earn more have the ability and the capacity to pay more taxes. Most income tax systems in the world are progressive, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
4. What is Collateralized Borrowing and Lending Obligation (CBLO) in banking?
[A] An export financing scheme requiring specific borrower obligations
[B] A central bank facility for state government short-term lending
[C] A CCIL-developed, RBI-approved money market instrument for collateralized borrowing and lending
[D] A derivative instrument for trading in currency and commodity futures
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Correct Answer: C [A CCIL-developed, RBI-approved money market instrument for collateralized borrowing and lending]
Notes:
Collateralized Borrowing and Lending Obligation (CBLO) was introduced in India in 2003. It is a money market instrument developed by the Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) and approved by the Reserve Bank of India. CBLO facilitates collateralized borrowing and lending among financial institutions by using government securities as collateral and operates under the RBI’s regulatory framework, with maturity periods from one day to one year.
5. Which is not an inflation control measure by the Government or RBI?
[A] Repo Rate Adjustment
[B] Open Market Operations
[C] Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
[D] Financial Inclusion
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Correct Answer: D [Financial Inclusion]
Notes:
Financial inclusion refers to providing banking and financial services to all sections of society. RBI and the Government use repo rate adjustments, open market operations, and changing CRR as monetary policy tools to manage money supply and inflation. Financial inclusion programs focus on expanding access, such as PMJDY launched in 2014, and do not directly affect inflation control.
6. Miadi Hundi is similar to which financial instrument?
[A] A post-dated Cheque
[B] A demand Draft
[C] A usance Bill of Exchange
[D] A Promissory Note
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Correct Answer: C [A usance Bill of Exchange]
Notes:
Miadi Hundi, also known as Muddati Hundi, is payable after a specified period. A usance bill of exchange is a negotiable instrument also payable after a certain period, not on demand. Unlike Darshani Hundi, which is payable at sight, Miadi Hundi and usance bills both provide deferred payment terms for commercial transactions.
7. What percent of India’s external debt did ECBs comprise by March 2025?
[A] Decreased due to multilateral borrowing
[B] Nearly 40%, the largest component
[C] Remained constant at 27%
[D] Replaced by NRI deposits
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Correct Answer: B [Nearly 40%, the largest component]
Notes:
By end-March 2025, external commercial borrowings formed 39.6% of India’s total external debt. Outstanding ECBs reached $291.6 billion, a 16.4% increase from the previous year. ECBs surpassed other categories, becoming the single largest component of India’s external debt until 2025. ECBs are medium or long-term loans raised from abroad by Indian companies.
8. What drives economic growth in the MENA region in 2026?
[A] Tourism and hospitality services
[B] Oil production and hydrocarbon exports
[C] Manufacturing and industrial production
[D] Data center and AI technology development
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Correct Answer: B [Oil production and hydrocarbon exports]
Notes:
In 2026, oil production and hydrocarbon exports remain the main growth drivers for the MENA region, especially within GCC states. Despite efforts toward economic diversification in areas like AI and tourism, hydrocarbons still overwhelmingly contribute to real GDP growth and export revenues in the region.
9. Which term is not formally linked with Indian government budgets?
[A] Outcome Budget
[B] Gender Budget
[C] Austerity Budget
[D] Performance Budget
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Correct Answer: C [Austerity Budget]
Notes:
Austerity Budget is not an official budget type in India. Outcome Budget was introduced in 2005 to link allocations with measurable results. Gender Budget was initiated in 2005-06 for women’s development. Performance Budget allocates funds based on achievements. The Indian Union Budget officially includes Outcome, Gender, and Performance Budgets, but not Austerity Budget.
10. Inflation Indexed Bonds is pegged to ___?
[A] WPI
[B] CPI
[C] Both WPI and CPI
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [WPI]
Notes:
Inflation Indexed Bonds (IIBs) are pegged to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This means their interest payments and principal value adjust based on changes in the CPI, which measures the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for goods and services. IIBs aim to protect investors from inflation, ensuring that the purchasing power of their returns is maintained. In India, the CPI is the primary measure for these bonds, while the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures price changes at the wholesale level and is not used for IIBs.
