The 'Kisan Credit Card' was introduced in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Kisan Credit Card' was introduced in which year?
A. 1998
B. 2001
C. 1995
D. 2005
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Kisan Credit Card was introduced in 1998.

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Question #1
In the context of global economic governance, the 'Bridgetown Initiative' is associated with:
A. Only monetary-policy coordination among advanced economies
B. Only trade liberalisation
C. Proposals to reform the international financial architecture to better address climate vulnerability and development needs of small and vulnerable states
D. Only bilateral aid without systemic reform

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Bridgetown Initiative, championed by Barbados, calls for major reforms of the global financial system—including debt relief, new liquidity instruments and scaled-up climate finance—to meet the needs of climate-vulnerable developing countries.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of Indian banking, the term 'Priority Sector Lending' includes advances to:
A. Only large industrial houses
B. Only export-oriented units
C. Agriculture, micro and small enterprises, education and housing
D. Only infrastructure projects by private companies

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Priority Sector Lending targets sectors such as agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises, education, housing, social infrastructure and renewable energy.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The concept of 'Dutch Disease' refers to:
A. Only the impact of oil prices on inflation
B. A disease affecting agricultural productivity
C. The positive impact of resource discovery on all sectors
D. The negative impact of a natural resource boom on the manufacturing sector through currency appreciation

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Dutch Disease describes the phenomenon whereby a boom in the natural resource sector leads to real exchange rate appreciation, making the manufacturing and other tradable sectors less competitive.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1