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Unit 1:
a. GDP
b. GNP
c. Investment
d. Wealth
Answer: d
b. GNP
Answer: b
a. Capital market
b. Firms
c. Foreign sector
d. Households
Answer: c
a. Rate of interest
b. Inflation
c. Tax rate
d. Savings
Answer: b
Answer: d
6) Which of the following pertains to the credit of the current account?
Answer: a
7) Which of the following is not an economic factor causing of balance of payments
disequilibrium?
a. Price changes
c. Restrictions on imports
Answer: b
8) According to which of the following methods, the exchange rate is determined by demand
and supply of foreign exchange?
a. Elasticity approach
9) Which of the following is not an advantage of fixed exchange rate system:
Answer: c
10) Which of the following refers to the fixed exchange rate system?
Answer: a
Answer: c
Answer: a
13) Which of the following is not a determinant of employment in Keynesian theory?
a. Income
Answer: c
Answer: a
a. Monetarism
c. Friedman’s theory
Answer: b
Answer: a
17) In which of the following phases of macroeconomic policy the economic activity reaches
the bottom level?
a. Prosperity
b. Recession
c. Depression
d. Recovery
Answer: c
c. Technological obsolescence
Answer: c
a. Depression
b. Stagflation
c. Hyperinflation
d. Disinflation
Answer: b
20) Which of the following is the main determinant of employment according to classical
theory?
a. Inflation
c. Aggregate demand
Answer: It is an indicator of the expected rate of return from an additional unit of
investment.
Answer: They are those international transactions that take place on their own or for
their own sake due to some economic motive or the satisfaction they yield.
Answer: Supply
Answer: It refers to the point on the aggregate demand curve, where it is intersected
by the aggregate supply curve.
Unit 2:
Answer: a
Answer: d
a. 60%
b. 75%
c. 30%
d. 17%
Answer: c
Answer: a
c. HRIDAY
Answer: b
a. 1st plan
b. 5th Plan
c. 7th Plan
d. 11th Plan
Ans-d
7. Which effort by the Government leads to inclusive growth?
a. MGNREGA Scheme
b. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
c. Smart Cities Programme
d. All of the above
Ans- d
8. Inclusive growth is the agenda of economic development in the future. The strategy of
inclusive growth does not focus on
Ans- D
9. Human Development Index comprises literacy rates, life expectancy at birth, and
A. Gross domestic product per head in US dollar
B. Gross domestic product per head at real purchasing power
C. Gross national product in US dollars
D. National income per head in US dollars
Ans-d
10. The growth process that is sustainable and yields broad-based benefits and ensures
equality of opportunity for all is termed
a) Faster growth
b) Inclusive growth
c) Balanced growth
d) Sustained growth
Ans-b
12. The higher the cost of acquiring skills, the ____ are the high-skilled and low-
skilled labor ____ curves.
a. closer together; demand
b. farther apart; demand
c. closer together; supply
d. farther apart; supply
Ans-d
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS :
2. For a person to be considered employed, for how many days in a year does he have to
work ?
Ans. At least 183 days.
Unit 3:
4. In the case of regressive tax, the rate of tax ________ as income increases:
a. increases
b. remains constant
c. decreases
d. None
Ans-c
7. The principle of public expenditure that requires that Government should avoid shortfall of
revenue in comparison with its expenditure is termed as
a. Canon of Deficit
b. Canon of Surplus
c. Canon of Elasticity
d. Canon of Sanction
Ans- B
Ans- C
A. Repudiation
B. Capital levy
C. Sinking fund
D. None of the above
Ans- a
12. Expenditure incurred by the government on building durable assets like highways,
bridges, metro, etc. are in nature of:
a. Capital Expenditure
b. Revenue Expenditure
c. Transfer Expenditure
d. Unproductive Expenditure
Ans-A
13. When revenue are exactly equal to expenditure during a given period is called:
a. Budget Deficit
b. Balanced Budget
c. Budget Surplus
d. Public Debt
Ans-b
a. Adam Smith
b. Dalton
c. J.B. Say
d. Keynes
Ans-d
16. The practice by Governments in which a government spends more money than it receives
as revenue is referred to as:
a. Piggy backing
b. Direct Funding
c. Deficit financing
d. Pump Priming
Ans-c
Ans-d
a. Poverty
b. Unemployment
c. Inflation
d. Deflation
Ans- c
A. Pension
B. Interest payments
C. Education
D. Health
Ans-b
a. Present generation
b. Past generation
c. Future generation
d. None of these
Ans- C
Short Questions
1. A fund created by the government and gradually accumulated every year by setting
aside a part of current public revenue in such a way that it would be sufficient to pay
off the funded debt at the time of maturity is called ______________. Ans- Sinking
Fund
Ans- The difference between fiscal deficit and interest payment during the year
3. How does the revenue deficit differ from the effective revenue deficit?
Ans- The difference between revenue expenditure and revenue receipts is called
revenue deficit.while, The difference between revenue deficit and grants for creation
of capital assets is called effective revenue deficit.
5. When the government raises revenue by borrowing from within the country is known
as _____________. (Ans- Internal Debt)
5. ____________ is the process of replacing maturing securities with new securities.
( Ans- Refunding)
7. What is fiscal Federalism?
Ans- Division of economic functions and resources among different layers of
Government
8. The most important aim of fiscal policy in a developing country is _________.
( Economic Growth and development, welfare of people)
8. _________ is a broad based and a single comprehensive tax levied on goods and
services consumed in an economy. (Ans- GST)
8. _________________ is a special type of “once for all” tax on capital imposed to
repay war debts. (Ans- Capital Levy)
Unit 4 :
SHORT QUESTIONS :
1. Who is the “Head of Staff” or “Chief of Operating Staff” of the IMF & the World
Bank?
Ans. Managing Director (IMF) & President (WB) respectively.
2. For which all industries the government retained the need to obtain a license?
Ans. 6- Drugs & pharmaceuticals
Hazardous Chemicals
Explosives
Tobacco products
Alcoholic drinks
Electronics, Aerospace & Defence
3. On the basis of the basket of which 5 currencies value of SDR is calculated?
Ans. US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Chinese Yuan, Euro, British Pound
4. Board of Approval of SEZ is headed by______?
Ans. Secretary of department of Commerce
5. What is the difference between Free Trade Area (FTA) and custom union?
Ans. Under FTA, there is free trade among members but individual separate
policies with non-members.
Custom Union- has free trade among members and a common policy for non-
members.
6. European Union is what kind of Regional Trade Agreement?
Ans. Common Market
7. What are the 3 major features of the New Economic Policy of 1991?
Ans. LPG- Liberalisation, Privatisation & Globalisation
8. Name the conference which lead to establishment of IMF & World Bank-
Ans. Bretton Woods Conference
9. What is the purpose of lending money by IMF & WB?
Ans. World Bank- Long run Capital development program
IMF- Exchange rate stability & BOP crisis
10. Which organisation was the predecessor of WTO and which round of agreement
talks lead to establishment of this organisation?
Ans. GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs & Trade)
Uruguay Round.
MCQ QUESTIONS:
1. Which among these was not an objective of NEP 1991?
(a) Industrial licensing was abolished
(b) Small scale enterprises were favored
(c) Inflow of foreign capital & technology
(d) MRTP Act was abolished
2. Which among these were the reasons for policy change in India in 1991-
(1) BOP Crisis
(2) Mounting Fiscal Deficit
(3) Inflation
(4) Dismal performance of Private Sector Undertakings
Choose the correct options-
(a) 1,2,3
(b) 1,2,4
(c) 1 & 2
(d) 1,2,3,4
3. Which amongst these was not a change in licensing policy of government in
1991-
(a) Prior permissions were done away with.
(b) Total of 5 industries were reserved by 1999.
(c) Electronics was one of the reserved industries.
(d) Reserved industries were either strategic or in national interest.
4. Operation of which all industries were kept with the government after NER?
(1) Atomic areas
(2) Railways
(3) Minerals
(4) Automobiles
Choose the correct option-
(a) 1,2,3,4
(b) 1,2,4
(c) 1,2,3
(d) 2,3,4
5. Which two organizations are together called as Bretton Woods Twins-
(a) IMF & World Bank
(b) IDA & IBRD
(c) GATT & WTO
(d) WB & WTO
6. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the membership
of the IMF?
(a) Currently its membership is 189
(b) All "member countries" of the IMF are members of the United Nations
(c) All member countries of the IMF are not sovereign states
(d) Nauru is the latest member of the IMF
7. Which of the following currencies was the latest addition in the determination
of the value of the SDR?
(a) Japanese Yen
(b) Euro
(c) British Pound
(d) Chinese yuan
8. While calculating quota for a member country in IMF, weightages are-
(1) GDP - 50%
(2) International Reserves - 30%
(3) Economic Variability - 15%
(4) Openness - 5%
Which among the following are correctly matched?
(a) 1,2
(b) 1,4
(c) 1,3
(d) 1,2,3,4
9. Consider the following statements regarding IMF-
(1) The IMF was established in 1944.
(2) All the member countries which participated in the Bretton Woods Conference
also signed AOA.
(3) In the making of the IMF both Keynes Plan & Whites Plan was followed.
(4) IMF Headquarter is in Washington DC, USA.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
(a) 3,4
(b) 1,2
(c) 1.2.3
(d) 1,2,3,4
10. Consider the following function with regards to IMF-
(1) Exchange Rate Stability
(2) Short term monetary help during BOP Crisis
(3) Secure bilateral convertibility among member countries
(4) Promote capital investment in backward & underdeveloped economies.
Which among the following are correct?
(a) 1,2,3,4
(b) 1,2,3
(c) 2,3,4
(d) 1,2,4
11. Who brings out the annual report- “Ease of doing Business”?
(a) IMF
(b) World Bank
(c) WTO
(d) World Economic Forum
12. Which statement is correct regarding the Board of Governors of IMF?
(a) They normally meet twice a year.
(b) Any member having 25% of quota can call a special meeting.
(c) They review previous years funding activities.
(d) They have delegated the entire work to the Executive Board.
13. Consider the following questions regarding the management of IMF-
(1) There are 24 executive directors under IMF, amongst whom 19 represent
regional groups.
(2) President is Chairman of the Executive Board.
(3) Chairman has a casting vote.
(4) Chairman may not serve concurrently as Governor or Executive Director at
IMF.
(5) The Executive Board is responsible for the increase of Quota approval.
Choose the incorrect options-
(a) 1,2,3,4,5
(b) 1,3,4
(c) 1,2,5
(d) 2,3,4
14. Consider the following questions regarding the quota of IMF-
(1) Quota decides financial resources & also access limits to financing for
member countries.
(2) Voting rights are decided by quota at the IMF.
(3) Any change in quota requires an 85% majority of total voting share.
(4) Quota of a member country cannot be changed without consent.
Which of the above statements are false-
(a) 1,2,3
(b) 1,2,4
(c) 1,2,3,4
(d) None of the above.
15. Which all are the funding objectives of the World Bank?
(1) Balanced growth of international trade
(2) To promote foreign private investment
(3) Raising productivity & standard of living
(4) Smooth transition from a wartime to a peacetime economy
Which of the above statements are true?
(a) 1,2,3,4
(b) 1,2,4
(c) 1,3,4
(d) 2,3,4
16. Which statement is true regarding the Advisory Council of the World Bank?
(a) They serve for a period of one year.
(b) They meet twice annually.
(c) Members cannot be reappointed.
(d) Representatives include banking, labour, agriculture interest.
17. Which of the following statements are true about the World Bank?
(1) The Governor of RBI also acts as Governor in the Board of Governor.
(2) The President can only participate in the Board of Governor meeting.
(3) The Executive Board consists of 25 Executive members.
(4) Advisory council consists of a maximum of 7 members.
Choose the correct options-
(a) 1,2,3
(b) 3,4
(c) 2,3
(d) 1,2
18. The World Trade Organization was established to implement the final act of
__________round agreement of GATT.
(a) New York
(b) Uruguay
(c) Geneva
(d) Tokyo
19. Which of the following statements is not true about the WTO?
(a) WTO was officially constituted on 1 January 1991.
(b) WTO is a permanent organisation
(c) Uruguay round gave the birth to the WTO
(d) Ministerial Conference is the highest policy making body of the WTO
20. Which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Both the IMF & IBRD have headquarters in Washington.
(b) Both IMF & World Bank are known as the Bretton Woods twins.
(c) India's vote share in the International Monetary Fund is 10%.
(d) Nauru became the last country to join the World Bank.
21. Consider the following questions about FDI & FPI-
(1) FDI transfers the ownership & management.
(2) FPI transfers financial claims only.
(3) They both lead to capital formation in the receiver country.
Choose the correct statements-
(a) 1,2
(b) 1,3
(c) 2,3
(d) 1,2,3
22. Consider the following statement & choose the incorrect option-
(a) Indian foreign reserves have touched the $500bn mark.
(b) After the NER 1991, FDI, FPI & remittances have increased multifold.
(c) In Oil Refineries, FDI was opened up from 49% to 75%.
(d) FIIA was established to increase the flow of FDI in the country.
23. Consider the following statements regarding features of SEZ’s-
(1) No license is required for import in SEZ.
(2) Only manufacturing units can be established.
(3) SEZs are not allowed to subcontract.
(4) Single window clearance system.
Choose the correct options-
(a) 1,2
(b) 2,3
(c) 2,4
(d) 1,4
24. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding administration of
SEZ-
(1) Letter of approval is issued by the Central Government.
(2) The Board of Approval can only accept or reject the proposal.
(3) Post approval clearance is given by the Development Commissioner.
(4) Unit approval committee is set up at zonal level.
25. Consider the following Regional Trade agreements-
(1) Free Trade Area
(2) Common Market
(3) Custom Union
(4) Economic Union
Arrange the following Regional Trade Areas in rising levels of integration.
(a) 1,2,3,4
(b) 1,2,4,3
(c) 1,3,2,4
(d) 4,3,2,1
26. Which are the economic arguments in favour of Protectionism-
(1) Employment
(2) Diversification advantage
(3) Defense & Security
(4) Self sufficiency
Choose the correct options-
(a) 1,2
(b) 1,4
(c) 2,4
(d) 2,3
27. “Free Trade benefits all countries”. It is-
(a) Always True
(b) Always False
(c) Never True
(d) Conditional
28. Which 2 organizations together led to the formation of European Economic
Area (EEA)-
(a) European Free Trade Association & European Union
(b) European Economic Community & European Free Trade Association
(c) European Union & European Economic Community
(d) European Common Market & European Economic Community
29. Consider the following statements-
(1) Trade Creation leads to increase in cost of Production.
(2) Trade diversion leads to decrease in cost of Production.
Choose the correct option-
(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both are correct
(d) Neither are correct
30. Match the following-
Association of SouthEast Asian Nations : (1) 1960
European Free Trade Association : (2) 1991
North American Free Trade Association : (3) 1967
Mercosur : (4) 1993
Choose the correct corresponding year.
(a) 1,3,2,4
(b) 3,1,4,2
(c) 2,1,4,3
(d) 3,4,1,2
31. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List I List II
1. WTO (A) Provides loans to address short-term
balance of payment problems
2. IDA (B) Multilateral trade negotiation body
3. IMF (C) Sanction of soft loans
4. IBRD (D) Facilitating lending and borrowing for
reconstruction and development
a) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
c) 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
d) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D
32. Consider the following statement regarding Most Favoured Nation status-
(a) The term MFN means the country which is the recipient of this treatment must
nominally receive equal trade advantages as the "most favoured nation" by the
country granting such treatment.
(b) The members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) do not agree to accord
MFN status to each other.
(c) Once given the status of MFN it cannot be revoked for 10 years as per WTO
by law.
Which of the following statements is not true?
(a) 1 & 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 & 3 only
(d) 1 only
Correct Answers for unit-4
1- D
2- A
3- B
4- C
5- A
6- B
7- D
8- C
9- B
10- D
11- B
12- C
13- C
14- D
15- A
16- D
17- C
18- B
19- A
20- C
21- A
22- C
23- D
24- B
25- C
26- C
27- D
28- A
29- D
30- B
31- B
32- C