Economy · SSC CGL previous year questions

The central bank of India or Reserve Bank of India was created before Independence, in the year 1934. The recommendation to create a central bank was made by a commission called:

1. A.Dr. Raja Chelliah Committee
2. B.Kothari Commission
3. C.Hilton Young Commission
4. D.Narasimham Committee

Presently, which of the following countries is NOT a beneficiary of India's Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme?

1. A.Rwanda
2. B.Burundi
3. C.Myanmar
4. D.Angola

What kind of phyllotaxy was examined in the Guava plant?

1. A.Superimposed
2. B.Whorled
3. C.Alternate
4. D.Opposite

Which of the following is an example of a non-tax revenue source for the government?

1. A.Value-added tax
2. B.Fees and fines
3. C.Corporate income tax
4. D.Personal income tax

Which of the following schemes was launched for the welfare of the unorganised sector workers and labourers on 26 August 2021?

1. A.e-Shram Portal
2. B.PM Daksh Yojana
3. C.Gram Ujala Scheme
4. D.PM Mentoring Yuva Scheme

In August 2022, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the ______ scheme, with an aim to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to people engaged in begging in 75 municipalities.

1. A.SMILE-75
2. B.BEAM-75
3. C.TWINKLE-75
4. D.RISE-75

In July 2020, which state initiated the 'Ashirwad Scheme' to extend financial support for a daughter's marriage who belongs to a family earning a lower income?

1. A.Rajasthan
2. B.Bihar
3. C.Uttar Pradesh
4. D.Punjab

Match the concepts in column A with their respective descriptions in column B. Column A Column B a. Gross national product 1. Annual income received by the individual’s production in a given period b. Net national product 2. After the tax of personal income c. Personal income 3. Money value of the national output d. Disposable personal income 4. Net production of goods services during the year

1. A.a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
2. B.a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
3. C.a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
4. D.a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

Consider the following statements associated with the India Infrastructure Project Development Fund (IIPDF). 1. IIPDF was set up in 2017. 2. The funds for IIPDF are provided by the Central Government. 3. This scheme is notified under the Department of Economic Affairs. Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?

1. A.Only 1 and 2
2. B.Only 1
3. C.Only 2 and 3
4. D.Only 3

Consider the following statements and choose the correct statement(s) from the following: 1. The UDAN scheme has completed five years since its implementation in 2017. 2. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Science and Technology. 3. The Airports Authority of India is the implementing agency of this scheme.

1. A.Only statement 2
2. B.Only statements 1 and 3
3. C.Only statements 2 and 3
4. D.Only statement 3

When was the Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) announced by India?

1. A.2006
2. B.2009
3. C.2010
4. D.2008

Which of the following types of direct tax collection increased as of 10 February 2023 budget?

1. A.Octroi duties
2. B.Personal income tax
3. C.Commercial tax
4. D.Corporate tax

Taxus wallichiana Zucc (Himalayan yew) is a medicinal plant found in which of the following states?

1. A.Jharkhand
2. B.Himachal Pradesh
3. C.Bihar
4. D.Goa

As in July 2021, the NIPUN Bharat Scheme was launched by which of the following Ministries?

1. A.Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
2. B.Ministry of Education
3. C.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4. D.Ministry of Corporate Affairs

The Government of India allowed automatic approval of _____% of FDI by Reserve Bank of India in nine categories of industries.

1. A.Up to 74
2. B.Up to 41
3. C.Up to 51
4. D.Up to 60

In 2022, which of the following railway stations has been selected for the ‘One Station One Product’ scheme launched by Indian Railways, which identifies Kanchipuram sarees as the chosen product?

1. A.Patna Jn
2. B.Visakhapatnam
3. C.Chennai Central
4. D.Howrah

Which of the following schemes enables students mobility across Higher Education Institutions?

1. A.Academic Bank of Credits
2. B.National Educational Technology Forum
3. C.Structured Assessment for Analysing Learning Levels (SAFAL)
4. D.PM Umeed scheme

Which state initiated the implementation of the Mid-day Meal scheme in elementary schools?

1. A.Uttar Pradesh
2. B.Tamil Nadu
3. C.Madhya Pradesh
4. D.Karnataka

Which of the following States has declared a social security scheme for registered newspaper hawkers in the State in 2021 considering the losses they faced during the pandemic and that they are a part of the unorganised sector?

1. A.Maharashtra
2. B.Gujarat
3. C.Tamil Nadu
4. D.Odisha

Which group of people will be benefited by the Mukhya Mantri Sukh Ashray Yojana approved by Himachal Pradesh?

1. A.Orphans, specially abled children, destitute women, and senior citizens
2. B.Students and teachers
3. C.Farmers and agricultural labourers
4. D.Unemployed youth

If assets of a bank are greater than liabilities, it will be recorded as:

1. A.Net worth
2. B.Liabilities
3. C.Assets
4. D.Reserves

In Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana, the cost of unit assistance is shared between Central and State Governments in the ratio ___________ in plain areas.

1. A.30 : 70
2. B.90 : 10
3. C.60 : 40
4. D.40 : 60

Under Statutory liquidity ratio, commercial banks are required to keep a fraction of __________ in form of liquid assets.

1. A.current deposits
2. B.total demand and term deposits
3. C.term deposits
4. D.saving deposits

The Ministry of Education (MoE) in February 2022 approved a new scheme ______ for the next five years to cover all the aspects of adult education to align with new the National Education Policy (NEP).

1. A.Open Education Programme
2. B.ASHA
3. C.New India Education Plan
4. D.New India Literacy Programme

Prime Minister's Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) scheme was launched by which ministry of the Government of India?

1. A.Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
2. B.Finance Ministry
3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
4. D.Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs