Indian Economy MCQs

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David Ricardo, an English classical economist, developed the law of rent in 1809. He presented the law in his book On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation in 1821.
Ricardo’s theory defined rent as the portion of the earth’s produce that is paid to the landlord for the original and indestructible powers of the soil. In other words, rent is the price paid for the use of land.
Ricardo developed his theory to explain the origin and nature of economic rent. He used the economy and rent to analyze the large rise in corn and land prices during the Napoleonic wars (1805-1815).
The term “Ricardian rent” comes from Ricardo’s theory.

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According to the accelerator principle, investment is positively related to output because higher output raises the need for additional productive capacity. It is negatively related to the existing capital stock because a larger capital stock reduces the need for fresh investment. Therefore, investment increases when output rises and the existing capital stock falls. This combination creates a stronger gap between desired capacity and current capacity, encouraging firms to invest more.

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Plantation crops are crops that are grown on large farms, called plantations, and are typically grown for commercial purposes. These crops are often grown on a large scale using specialized techniques and equipment, and are typically exported to other countries for sale. Some examples of plantation crops include:

1. Sugar cane: This is a tropical grass that is grown for its sweet, juicy stalks, which are used to make sugar.
2. Rubber: This is a tree that is grown for its latex, which is used to make rubber.
3. Tea: This is a bush that is grown for its leaves, which are used to make tea.
4. Coffee: This is a shrub that is grown for its beans, which are used to make coffee.
5. Coconut: This is a tree that is grown for its fruit, which is used to make coconut milk and oil.
6. Banana: This is a tree that is grown for its fruit, which is a popular food around the world.
7. Palm oil: This is a tree that is grown for its fruit, which is used to make palm oil.
8. Tobacco: This is a plant that is grown for its leaves, which are used to make tobacco products such as cigarettes.
9. Cotton: This is a plant that is grown for its fibers, which are used to make textiles and other products.

Plantation crops are an important source of income and employment for many countries, and they contribute significantly to the global economy.

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A dividend is a portion of a company’s after-tax profits paid to shareholders at regular intervals. Typical dividend payments occur quarterly. The amount per share is fixed by the company’s board. Dividends are distinct from retained earnings, dividend yield, and share repurchase. Large listed companies in India often declare interim and final dividends in a financial year.

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Total Food Grains, as classified by Indian agricultural authorities, comprise rice, wheat, all types of coarse cereals (millet, barley, sorghum, etc.), and pulses. These groups are reported together in agriculture statistics and policy documents, as both cereals and pulses are major staple food grains cultivated and consumed across India.

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The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) was established in January 1965 as the Agricultural Prices Commission and renamed CACP in 1985. CACP functions as an attached office under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. CACP annually recommends MSPs for 22-23 crops to the government. Its recommendations consider factors such as production costs, market prices, and inter-crop price parity.

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Under India’s FDI policy, proposals for single brand retail trading that require Government approval are examined by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. DPIIT is the competent authority for processing such approval-route FDI proposals. The Reserve Bank of India’s regional offices do not grant these approvals, and the Foreign Investment Promotion Board no longer functions as the approving body for such cases.

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The Nadabet Seema Darshan Project is in Banaskantha district, Gujarat. It was inaugurated by the Union Home Minister in April 2022. The project replicates the Wagah Border retreat ceremony. Nadabet was significant during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The complex includes a museum, auditorium, and displays military equipment such as tanks and aircraft. The investment for the project was Rs 125 crore.

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An import restriction imposed on imported goods, to reduce the quantity of certain goods allowed into a country from a particular exporting country, in a stated period. The purpose may be to conserve foreign currency, if there is an unfavourable balance of payments, or to protect the home market against foreign competition (see protective duty). Quotas are usually enforced by means of import licenses.

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Printing of currency, also called monetizing the debt, is generally treated as the last resort in deficit financing. It means the government meets its deficit by creating new money, usually through central bank support. This method is avoided as far as possible because it can fuel inflation and weaken macroeconomic stability. Hence, governments prefer borrowing and other non-inflationary sources before resorting to currency creation.