Economy · NDA previous year questions

Which colonial administrator made the following declaration about the partition of Bengal in 1904? “Bengal united is a power. Bengal divided will pull in different ways. That is perfectly true and one of the merits of the scheme”

1. A.Lord Curzon
2. B.H. H. Risley
3. C.Lord Minto
4. D.Sir Lancelot Hare

Which one of the following is NOT an objective of the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016?

1. A.Establish an integrated eco-system which will lead to significant growth of civil aviation sector
2. B.To promote tourism, increase employment and lead to a balanced regional growth
3. C.Ensure safety, security and sustainability of all sectors through the use of technology
4. D.Enhance regional connectivity through fiscal support and infrastructure development

Which one of the following is NOT a target of the 12th Five-Year Plan ?

1. A.Real GDP Growth Rate of 8 per cent
2. B.Agriculture Growth Rate of 5 per cent
3. C.Manufacturing Growth Rate of 10 per cent
4. D.Increase in green cover by 1 million hectare every year during the Plan period

Which of the following was/were the feature(s) of Lenin's New Economic Policy (NEP) for the Soviet Union? 1. Private retail trading was strictly forbidden 2. Private enterprise was strictly forbidden 3. Peasants were not allowed to sell their surplus 4. To secure liquid capital, concessions were allowed to foreign capitalists, but the State retained the option of purchasing the products of such concerns Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 and 3
3. C.1, 2 and 4
4. D.4 only

As per the RBI guidelines, which one of the following is the minimum tenure of Masala Bonds that an Indian company can issue offshore?

1. A.Five years
2. B.Four years
3. C.Three years
4. D.Two years

Which of the following statements about Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) is/are correct? 1. KKC is calculated in the same way as Service Tax is calculated. 2. The current rate of KKC is 0.50%. 3. KKC is similar to the KKS (Krishi Kalyan Surcharge). Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.1, 2 and 3
2. B.1 and 2 only
3. C.2 and 3 only
4. D.1 only

Areas which are engines for economic growth supported by quality infrastructure and complemented by an attractive fiscal package are known as

1. A.Export Processing Zones
2. B.Duty Free Tariff Zones
3. C.Special Economic Zones
4. D.Technology Parks

Which of the following is/are the component/components of the Integrated Power Development Scheme launched by the Government of India recently? 1. Strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks in the urban areas 2. Metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers in the rural areas Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following are the features of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana? 1. Ensuring financial inclusion of the poor 2. Enhancing financial literacy 3. Provision for accidental insurance to account holders 4. Allowing bank accounts with zero balance Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.1 and 4 only
2. B.1, 2 and 3 only
3. C.2 and 4 only
4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4

Which one of the following is not a feature of the Nehru-Mahalanobis model of development strategy?

1. A.Development of capital goods industries
2. B.Major involvement of the State in the economy
3. C.Industrial deregulation and disinvestment in the public sector
4. D.Enhancing the scope and importance of the public sector

Which one of the following is not correct in the context of balance of payments of India during 2013-2014?

1. A.India’s exports were less than its imports
2. B.Trade balance was negative
3. C.Net invisibles were positive
4. D.Capital account balance was negative

Megasthenes was a

1. A.Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya
2. B.Greek trader during Ashoka's time
3. C.Greek trader in the Gupta period
4. D.Chinese pilgrim during Harsha's time

Directions : The following seven (7) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below : Code : (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true Statement I : Grand Banks are one of the major fishing grounds of the world due to the presence of a vast continental shelf. Statement II : Planktons grow in the shallow waters.

1. A.Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
2. B.Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of economic sectors in terms of their contribution to the GDP of India in decreasing order?

1. A.Service—Industry—Agriculture
2. B.Agriculture—Industry—Service
3. C.Industry—Service—Agriculture
4. D.Agriculture—Service—Industry

Which of the following statements about 'Chit Fund' in India is/are correct? 1. It is a kind of savings scheme. 2. There are no Acts regulating the activities relating to Chit Funds in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2

Statement I : Indian economy has experienced slower growth rate during the years 2010–11 and 2011–12. Statement II : Indian economy has experienced weakening industrial growth during the period.

1. A.Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
2. B.Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Consider the following statements: The state government shall appoint a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats and to make recommendations as to 1. the distribution between the state and Panchayats of the net proceeds of taxes, tolls and fees leviable by the states. 2. the determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which may be assigned to the Panchayats. 3. the principles that will determine grant-in-aid to the Panchayats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3

Consider the following about the budget proposals for the year 2012-2013 : 1. Service tax rate raised and covers all services including those in the negative list. 2. Increase in defence allocation over the previous year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2

Schemes run under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act are sponsored

1. A.by the Central Government alone
2. B.partly by the Central Government and partly by the State Government
3. C.by Centre, State and Panchayat bodies together
4. D.on public-private partnership basis

The World Bank was created immediately after the Second World War. Its activities are focused on the developing countries. Which among the following are the activities of the Bank? 1. Human development 2. Agriculture and rural development 3. Environmental protection and governance 4. Loans and grants to the member countries Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

1. A.1, 2 and 3 only
2. B.3 and 4 only
3. C.2 and 4 only
4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4

During the discussion on the Demands for Grants, motions can be moved to reduce the amount of a demand. Such a motion is called a ‘cut-motion’. Which of the following categories are classified as ‘cut-motion’? 1. Disapproval of policy cut 2. Economy cut 3. Token cut Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1, 2 and 3
4. D.1 and 3 only

Karam is a festival celebrated to worship Karam Devta, the God of power. Which one among the following tribal communities in India traditionally celebrates this festival?

1. A.Santhals
2. B.Karbi
3. C.Meenas
4. D.Bhils

Tipu Sultan's major interest in building ships was to

1. A.fight the English at sea
2. B.promote trade and commerce
3. C.maintain diplomatic relations with Muscat (Oman)
4. D.establish an overseas settlement at port Basra (Iraq), which would be under his control, on lines of the European companies

Neel Darpan is a play based on the story of Indigo Rebellion of Bengal of 1860 – 61. Who authored it?

1. A.Dinabandhu Mitra
2. B.Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya
3. C.Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh jointly
4. D.Madhusudan Dutta

The Rowlatt Act was passed to :

1. A.bring about agrarian reforms.
2. B.curtail the nationalist and revolutionary activities.
3. C.have a favourable balance of trade.
4. D.put Second World War criminals on trial.