The apex institution for agricultural and rural credit in India is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The apex institution for agricultural and rural credit in India is:
A. NABARD
B. EXIM Bank
C. SIDBI
D. RBI
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
NABARD is the apex institution for agricultural and rural credit.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a feature of the mixed economy model adopted by India?
A. Complete central planning without private enterprise
B. Coexistence of public and private sectors with government regulation
C. Absence of market mechanism
D. Complete private ownership of all means of production

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
India adopted a mixed economy framework where both public and private sectors coexist, with the government playing a regulatory and developmental role.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
Which of the following is a component of the current account of the balance of payments?
A. Trade in goods and services
B. Portfolio investment
C. Foreign direct investment
D. External commercial borrowings

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The current account includes merchandise trade, trade in services, primary income and secondary income (transfers). FDI, portfolio investment and ECBs are capital account items.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is an assumption of the Ricardian theory of comparative advantage?
A. Capital is the only factor of production
B. Labour is the only factor of production and is immobile internationally
C. There are increasing returns to scale
D. Labour is the only factor of production and is mobile internationally

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ricardo assumed a single factor (labour), constant returns, and international immobility of labour, while labour is mobile within a country.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1