Indian Economy MCQs
Indian Economy Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for SSC, State and all One Day Examinations of India. Objective Questions on Indian Economy for competitive examinations.
1. What is a key financial power of the World Bank?
[A] The right to set pegged currency parities
[B] The right to issue bonds for development loans
[C] The right to purchase gold below market rate
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [The right to issue bonds for development loans]
Notes:
The World Bank has issued bonds in global markets since 1947. Bonds are issued in various currencies and formats, including domestic and Eurobonds. Funds raised through these bonds finance development loans and projects in member countries. The World Bank holds triple-A credit ratings by Moody’s and S&P. Over 180 member countries are eligible for World Bank development financing.
2. A perfectly competitive firm maximizes its profit when _______?
[A] MR = AR
[B] MR = MC
[C] MC = AC
[D] MC = AR
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Correct Answer: B [MR = MC]
Notes:
A perfectly competitive firm maximizes profit by producing at the output level where marginal revenue equals marginal cost. At this point, the firm has no incentive to increase or decrease output. Profit may be positive, zero, or negative in the short run; the equality MR = MC identifies the profit-maximizing quantity, not necessarily a positive profit.
3. Which among the following bank introduced the first successful modern credit card program in the world?
[A] Bank of America
[B] Standard Chartered Bank
[C] CitiBank
[D] ANZ Grindlays Bank
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Correct Answer: A [Bank of America]
Notes:
Bank of America introduced BankAmericard in 1958, which became the first highly successful modern revolving-credit card program. It allowed customers to make purchases on credit and repay the balance over time, making it a landmark innovation in consumer banking. The program later evolved into Visa, helping to shape the global credit card industry and modern payment systems.
4. Which is the most volatile form of foreign capital?
[A] External Commercial Borrowings
[B] Foreign Direct Investment
[C] Loans from International Financial Institutions
[D] Foreign Portfolio Investment
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Correct Answer: D [Foreign Portfolio Investment]
Notes:
Foreign Portfolio Investment refers to investments in securities like stocks and bonds by foreign investors. FPI is highly liquid and can be withdrawn quickly. FPI inflows and outflows are sensitive to global and domestic financial conditions. Sudden withdrawal of FPI causes market volatility. FPI is termed “hot money” compared to FDI, which involves long-term capital commitments. FPI contributed to major capital outflows during financial crises.
5. Which term refers to the maximum capital a company can raise in its lifetime?
[A] Authorized Capital
[B] Registered Capital
[C] Nominal Capital
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Authorized capital is the maximum share capital stated in a company’s Memorandum of Association. Registered capital and nominal capital are alternate terms for authorized capital. This ceiling cannot be exceeded without shareholder approval and modification in company documents as per the Companies Act, 2013.
6. A transfer payment is a payment that is __:
[A] made by the government to its current workers
[B] made to people who are needy
[C] For in-kind services provided to the government
[D] For which no services or goods are rendered
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Correct Answer: D [ For which no services or goods are rendered ]
Notes:
Transfer Payment is the payment exchanged for return of no goods or services. It generally describes the welfare expenditure of the government such as subsidies, pensions, grants etc.
7. What does the greenshoe option allow underwriters to do during an IPO?
[A] Sell up to 15% additional shares beyond the original offering
[B] Record investor demands and change IPO pricing
[C] Purchase shares back from investors at a discount
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Sell up to 15% additional shares beyond the original offering]
Notes:
The greenshoe option is an IPO underwriting clause first used by Green Shoe Manufacturing Company. It allows underwriters to sell up to 15% extra shares above the original IPO amount to support share price stability and meet demand. The Securities and Exchange Commission permits this clause. The option helps underwriters stabilize prices by covering over-allotted shares in the aftermarket.
8. Consider the following statements about the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” programme:
- It is implemented by the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ministry of Culture.
- It aims to engage public and private entities to provide tourist amenities at protected monuments.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Both statements are correct. Adopt a Heritage 2.0 is a programme of the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ministry of Culture. It invites public and private sector entities, NGOs, trusts and societies to help provide visitor-friendly amenities at protected monuments. The focus is on non-conservation support such as washrooms, drinking water, seating, signage and other facilities that improve the tourist experience while archaeological conservation remains with ASI experts.
9. Which method allows central banks to inject money when rates are near zero?
[A] Open Market Operation
[B] Reverse Repo
[C] Quantitative Easing
[D] Repo
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Correct Answer: C [Quantitative Easing]
Notes:
Quantitative Easing is a monetary policy used by central banks to buy government securities or other securities from the market to increase money supply and encourage lending and investment. This policy is usually deployed when interest rates are close to zero and conventional monetary policy becomes ineffective. Quantitative Easing was used by the US Federal Reserve in 2008 and by the European Central Bank in 2015.
10. What does a decreasing agricultural sector share in GDP generally indicate for a country?
[A] The country is undergoing structural transformation toward a more industrial and service-based economy
[B] The country is becoming a developing nation
[C] The country is becoming less developed
[D] Agricultural production has completely stopped
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Correct Answer: A [The country is undergoing structural transformation toward a more industrial and service-based economy]
Notes:
A declining share of agriculture in GDP usually means the economy is diversifying beyond farming. As countries develop, production shifts toward manufacturing and services, while agriculture’s relative contribution falls even if output may still rise in absolute terms. This pattern is commonly seen in economies undergoing structural change and modernization. Therefore, a decreasing agricultural sector share generally points to movement toward a more industrial and service-based economy.
