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 #1701
The 'Central Bank Digital Currency' is a:
A. digital form of fiat currency issued by the central bank
B. cryptocurrency like Bitcoin
C. private digital token
D. mutual fund unit
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
CBDC is a digital form of central bank issued fiat currency.
This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #1702
The 'Unified Payments Interface' was launched in which year?
A. 2014
B. 2018
C. 2017
D. 2016
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
UPI was launched in April 2016.
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Question #1703
The 'Bharat QR code' is used for:
A. railway ticket booking
B. digital payments at merchant locations
C. passport verification
D. land records
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bharat QR code is used for QR-based digital payments at merchants.
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Question #1704
The 'Bharat Bill Payment System' is operated by:
A. SBI
B. NPCI
C. SEBI
D. RBI
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
BBPS is operated by NPCI for bill payments.
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Question #1705
The 'Aadhaar Payment Bridge System' enables:
A. insurance claims
B. foreign exchange trading
C. stock trading
D. direct benefit transfers using Aadhaar number
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
APBS enables direct benefit transfers using Aadhaar number.
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Question #1706
The 'Immediate Payment Service' is an interbank electronic fund transfer service available:
A. only on weekdays
B. only during banking hours
C. 24x7
D. only at branches
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
IMPS is available 24x7 for instant interbank fund transfers.
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Question #1707
The 'NEFT' settlement in India has been made available on a:
A. monthly basis
B. 24x7 basis since December 2019
C. only at branches
D. batch basis only on weekdays
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
NEFT is available 24x7 since December 2019.
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Question #1708
The 'RTGS' system in India is used for transactions of minimum amount:
A. Rs 5,00,000
B. Rs 10,00,000
C. Rs 2,00,000
D. Rs 1,000
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
RTGS minimum amount is Rs 2,00,000.
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Question #1709
The 'UPI' transaction limit per transaction set by NPCI is generally:
A. Rs 10,000
B. Rs 5,00,000
C. Rs 10,00,000
D. Rs 1,00,000
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The general UPI transaction limit is Rs 1 lakh per transaction, though it varies by bank/category.
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Question #1710
The 'NACH' system is used for:
A. stock trading
B. foreign exchange trading
C. cryptocurrency
D. bulk payments such as subsidies and salary credits
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
NACH is used for bulk electronic payments.
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Question #1711
The 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' accounts were opened primarily to:
A. provide loans to large companies
B. collect taxes
C. promote savings and financial inclusion
D. promote stock trading
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
PMJDY aims at financial inclusion through zero-balance savings accounts.
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Question #1712
The 'Rupay Kisan Card' is a:
A. forex card
B. debit card for farmers
C. gift card
D. credit card
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Rupay Kisan Card is a debit card for farmers.
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Question #1713
The 'Financial Literacy' in India is promoted by RBI through:
A. financial education initiatives and awareness campaigns
B. stock exchanges
C. import duties
D. tax collection
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
RBI promotes financial literacy through various campaigns and initiatives.
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Question #1714
The 'National Strategy for Financial Education' is formulated by:
A. World Bank
B. Ministry of Defence
C. SEBI only
D. RBI and financial sector regulators
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The National Strategy for Financial Education is formulated by RBI and other financial regulators.
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Question #1715
The 'Banking Ombudsman' scheme was introduced in India in which year?
A. 1995
B. 2005
C. 1990
D. 2000
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Banking Ombudsman scheme was introduced in 1995.
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Question #1716
The 'Banking Ombudsman' is appointed for a tenure of:
A. 5 years
B. 3 years
C. 1 year
D. 6 years
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Banking Ombudsmen are appointed for a three-year term.
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Question #1717
The 'Reserve Bank of India' transfers its surplus profit to:
A. state governments
B. Government of India
C. banks
D. SEBI
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The RBI transfers its surplus profit to the Government of India.
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Question #1718
The 'balance of payments' crisis of 1991 in India was partly caused by:
A. high oil import bill and declining remittances
B. high foreign exchange reserves
C. high exports
D. fiscal surplus
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The 1991 BoP crisis was triggered by high oil prices, declining remittances and low reserves.
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Question #1719
The 'New Economic Policy 1991' devalued the rupee by about how much in two stages?
A. 30%
B. 5%
C. 50%
D. 18%
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
In July 1991, the rupee was devalued by about 18% in two steps.
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Question #1720
The 'New Economic Policy 1991' was introduced under which Prime Minister?
A. Manmohan Singh
B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C. P.V. Narasimha Rao
D. Rajiv Gandhi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The New Economic Policy of 1991 was introduced under Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao.
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