Economy Set 1 MCQs

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Economy Set 1 MCQs

Practice Economy GK MCQs on basic economic concepts including economy, economics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, goods and services, demand and supply, factors of production, opportunity cost, economic activities, sectors of economy and other fundamental concepts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, JKPSC, Police, Defence and other competitive examinations.

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Question #1301
The 'zero-based budgeting' was first introduced in India in the budget of:
A. 1985-86
B. 2001-02
C. 1991-92
D. 1986-87
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Zero-based budgeting was introduced in the Union Budget 1986-87.
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Question #1302
The 'Union Budget' is presented under which article of the Constitution?
A. Article 280
B. Article 265
C. Article 112
D. Article 110
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Annual Financial Statement is presented under Article 112.
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Question #1303
The 'Appropriation Bill' is passed under which article of the Constitution?
A. Article 266
B. Article 114
C. Article 110
D. Article 280
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Appropriation Bill is passed under Article 114 to authorize withdrawal from the Consolidated Fund.
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Question #1304
The 'Finance Bill' is passed under which article of the Constitution?
A. Article 110
B. Article 117
C. Article 324
D. Article 280
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Finance Bill is a Money Bill passed under Article 117.
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Question #1305
The 'Consolidated Fund of India' is established under which article?
A. Article 266
B. Article 280
C. Article 312
D. Article 263
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Consolidated Fund of India is constituted under Article 266.
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Question #1306
The 'Public Account of India' is constituted under which article?
A. Article 312
B. Article 266
C. Article 280
D. Article 263
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Public Account of India is constituted under Article 266.
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Question #1307
The 'Contingency Fund of India' is established under which article?
A. Article 263
B. Article 280
C. Article 267
D. Article 312
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Contingency Fund of India is established under Article 267.
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Question #1308
The 'Finance Commission' is appointed every how many years?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 10 years
D. 6 years
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Finance Commission is constituted every five years under Article 280.
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Question #1309
The 'Goods and Services Tax Council' is a constitutional body under which article?
A. Article 324
B. Article 356
C. Article 279A
D. Article 280
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The GST Council is constituted under Article 279A.
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Question #1310
The 'NITI Aayog' was established through a resolution of:
A. Supreme Court
B. Union Cabinet
C. Parliament
D. President
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
NITI Aayog was established by a Union Cabinet resolution on 1 January 2015.
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Question #1311
The 'Planning Commission' was set up in 1950 by a resolution of the:
A. Parliament
B. Government of India
C. Supreme Court
D. President
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Planning Commission was established by a Cabinet resolution in March 1950.
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Question #1312
The 'National Development Council' was constituted in which year?
A. 1969
B. 1950
C. 1956
D. 1952
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The National Development Council was constituted in 1952.
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Question #1313
The 'Yojana Aayog' is the Hindi name for:
A. GST Council
B. NITI Aayog
C. Finance Commission
D. Planning Commission
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Planning Commission was known as Yojana Aayog in Hindi.
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Question #1314
The 'NITI Aayog' full form is:
A. National Institute for Transforming India
B. National Initiative for Trade and Industry
C. National Institution for Transforming India
D. National Integrated Transport Institute
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
NITI stands for National Institution for Transforming India.
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Question #1315
The 'Think Tank' of the Government of India for economic policy is:
A. Finance Commission
B. SEBI
C. RBI
D. NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
NITI Aayog acts as the premier policy think tank of the Government of India.
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Question #1316
The 'Chief Executive Officer' of NITI Aayog is appointed by:
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Parliament
D. Finance Minister
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The CEO of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister.
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Question #1317
The 'Governing Council' of NITI Aayog includes:
A. Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors
B. only finance secretaries
C. only RBI Governor
D. only central ministers
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Governing Council includes Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors along with the Prime Minister and central ministers.
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Question #1318
The 'National Institution for Transforming India' was formed on:
A. 15 August 2014
B. 1 January 2015
C. 26 January 2015
D. 1 January 2014
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
NITI Aayog was established on 1 January 2015.
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Question #1319
The 'Planning Commission' was replaced by NITI Aayog in which year?
A. 2017
B. 2013
C. 2015
D. 2016
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in 2015.
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Question #1320
The 'Twelfth Five Year Plan' period was:
A. 2010-2015
B. 2007-2012
C. 2012-2017
D. 2017-2022
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Twelfth Five Year Plan covered 2012-2017.
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