Economy Set 1 MCQs

Economy GK

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 #1661
The 'GST Council' is a constitutional body under which article?
A. Article 324
B. Article 246A
C. Article 279A
D. Article 280

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The GST Council is constituted under Article 279A.

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Question #1662
The 'GST Council' decisions are made by how much majority?
A. three-fourths majority
B. two-thirds majority
C. simple majority
D. unanimous consent

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
GST Council decisions require three-fourths majority.

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Question #1663
The 'Central Goods and Services Tax' is levied by:
A. local bodies
B. GST Council
C. state governments
D. central government

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
CGST is levied by the central government on intra-state supply.

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Question #1664
The 'State Goods and Services Tax' is levied by:
A. RBI
B. central government
C. local bodies
D. state government

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
SGST is levied by state governments on intra-state supply.

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Question #1665
The 'Integrated Goods and Services Tax' applies to:
A. intra-state supplies
B. exports only
C. inter-state supplies
D. imports only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
IGST applies to inter-state supplies and imports.

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Question #1666
The 'GST compensation cess' was originally applicable for how many years from 2017?
A. 2 years
B. 15 years
C. 10 years
D. 5 years

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
GST compensation cess was initially applicable for five years from 2017 to 2022, later extended.

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Question #1667
The 'good and services tax' regime in India is a 'one nation one tax' system.
A. False
B. True
C. Only for goods
D. Only for services

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
GST is a unified indirect tax system for goods and services across India.

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Question #1668
The 'Finance Commission' is appointed under which article?
A. Article 280
B. Article 324
C. Article 356
D. Article 360

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280.

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Question #1669
The 'Election Commission of India' is constituted under which article?
A. Article 280
B. Article 324
C. Article 360
D. Article 356

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Election Commission is constituted under Article 324.

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Question #1670
The 'President of India' can declare a financial emergency under which article?
A. Article 356
B. Article 365
C. Article 360
D. Article 352

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Financial emergency is declared under Article 360.

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Question #1671
The 'National Commission for Scheduled Castes' is constituted under which article?
A. Article 338
B. Article 341
C. Article 342
D. Article 340

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is constituted under Article 338.

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Question #1672
The 'National Commission for Scheduled Tribes' is constituted under which article?
A. Article 338
B. Article 338A
C. Article 340
D. Article 342

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is constituted under Article 338A.

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Question #1673
The 'National Commission for Backward Classes' is constituted under which article?
A. Article 338
B. Article 340
C. Article 342
D. Article 338B

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The National Commission for Backward Classes is constituted under Article 338B.

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Question #1674
The 'Union Public Service Commission' is constituted under which article?
A. Article 320
B. Article 324
C. Article 330
D. Article 315

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
UPSC is constituted under Article 315.

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Question #1675
The 'Comptroller and Auditor General of India' is appointed under which article?
A. Article 280
B. Article 150
C. Article 324
D. Article 148

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The CAG is appointed under Article 148.

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Question #1676
The 'Attorney General of India' is appointed under which article?
A. Article 88
B. Article 76
C. Article 77
D. Article 78

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Attorney General is appointed under Article 76.

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Question #1677
The 'Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities' is appointed under which article?
A. Article 365
B. Article 350B
C. Article 352
D. Article 360

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is appointed under Article 350B.

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Question #1678
The 'Administrative Tribunals' are established under which article?
A. Article 338
B. Article 324
C. Article 329
D. Article 323A

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Administrative Tribunals are established under Article 323A.

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Question #1679
The 'Tribunals for other matters' are established under which article?
A. Article 329
B. Article 324
C. Article 323A
D. Article 323B

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Tribunals for other matters are established under Article 323B.

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Question #1680
The 'National Commission for Minorities' is a:
A. judicial body
B. executive body
C. constitutional body
D. statutory body

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The National Commission for Minorities is a statutory body.

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