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Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams - Economics 25 Jul 2024

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Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams - Economics

Q1:

Who is the Chairman of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in India?

A: Prime Minister

B: Union Finance Minister

C: RBI Governor

D: Union Finance Secretary

Answer: B

Explanation:

In India, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister. It was established on September 12, 2016. This council has been formed under Article 279-A of the Indian Constitution which consists of 33 members. The first chairperson of the GST Council was Arun Jaitley and its current chairperson is Nirmala Sitharaman. Hence, option (b) is correct.


Q2:

What is the total number of members of the Monetary Policy Committee?

A: 12

B: 8

C: 5

D: 6

Answer: D

Explanation:

Monetary Policy Committee is a committee constituted by the Government of India, which was formed on June 27, 2016 to make interest rate determination more useful and transparent. Hence option (d) is correct.


Q3:

The Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee is –

A: RBI Governor

B: Finance Secretary of the country

C: Finance Minister of the country

D: Prime Minister

Answer: A

Explanation:

Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for controlling inflation in India. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) consists of a total of 6 members. Of these, 3 members are nominated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and 3 members are nominated by the Government of India. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) The Governor is its chairman. This committee meets at least 4 times a year and decides the policy repo rate. Hence, option (a) is correct.


Q4:

Which of the following indices is used in determining monetary policy?

A: Wholesale Price Index

B: Retail Price Index

C: Both of the above

D: Producer Price Index

Answer: B

Explanation:

Retail Price Index (CPI) is used in determining monetary policy. It is a measure that reflects changes in the prices of consumer goods and services over a certain time period. It is the most important index to measure inflation in India. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) uses monetary policy to control inflation. Hence option (b) is correct.


Q5:

'Golden Revolution’ is related to which of the following?

A: Jute

B: Pulses

C: Horticulture and Honey

D: Precious minerals

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Golden revolution is related to the production of honey and horticulture. It is a part of the important agricultural revolutions of India. Nirpakh Tutej is considered to be the Father of The Golden Revolution in India. It was started in 1991 and lasted till 2003. Nirpakh Tutaj is known as the father of Golden Revolution. Hence, option (c) is correct.