The 'Employees' Provident Fund Organisation' operates under which ministry? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Employees' Provident Fund Organisation' operates under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Social Justice
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Labour and Employment
D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
EPFO operates under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is NOT a method of measuring national income?
A. Product method
B. Income method
C. Expenditure method
D. Balance of payments method

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
National income is measured by product (value added), income and expenditure methods. Balance of payments is used for recording international transactions, not for measuring national income.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Digital rupee' is a central bank digital currency that has been launched by RBI in a pilot.
A. False
B. Only for foreign trade
C. True
D. Only for banks

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
RBI has launched pilot projects for the Digital Rupee, a central bank digital currency.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The term 'Base Year' in national income accounting is important because it:
A. Determines the fiscal deficit target
B. Determines the tax rates
C. Provides the price structure for calculating real GDP
D. Fixes the exchange rate

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The base year supplies the constant price weights used to compute real GDP and other volume measures, enabling meaningful comparisons over time.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1