The 'Food Corporation of India' was established in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Food Corporation of India' was established in which year?
A. 1965
B. 1970
C. 1975
D. 1956
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Food Corporation of India was established in 1965.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a function of the International Monetary Fund?
A. Regulating international trade rules
B. Providing long-term project finance for infrastructure development
C. Providing short-term financial assistance for balance of payments problems and conducting surveillance
D. Providing only bilateral aid

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The IMF provides temporary financial support to countries facing balance of payments difficulties, conducts economic surveillance and offers technical assistance. Long-term project finance is the domain of the World Bank.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of monetary policy, the 'Corridor' system refers to:
A. The range of exchange rate fluctuations
B. The range of CRR variations
C. The range of fiscal deficit targets
D. The range between repo and reverse repo rates

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The policy rate corridor is defined by the repo rate (ceiling) and reverse repo rate (floor), within which the overnight inter-bank rate fluctuates.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
In the context of public goods, the free-rider problem leads to:
A. Over-provision of public goods by the market
B. Under-provision of public goods by the market
C. No role for government
D. Efficient provision by private firms

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Because individuals can enjoy the benefits of a pure public good without paying, they have an incentive to free-ride, resulting in under-provision if left to the private market.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1