Indian Economy MCQs

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The process of laundering money generally involves three steps: placement, layering, and integration. Placement refers to injecting the “dirty money” into the legitimate financial system. Layering conceals the source of the money through a series of transactions and bookkeeping tricks. in Integration, the now-laundered money is withdrawn from the legitimate account to be used for desired purposes.

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Uttarakhand was the first state to set up Special Agricultural Zones (SAZs) in 2011. It was launched on the lines of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs). It encouraged the farmers to develop high-quality crop seeds typical to hilly regions.

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Tubewells provide the highest share of irrigation among artificial sources in India after rainfall. According to the 2015-16 Agricultural Census, tubewells accounted for about 46% of the net irrigated area. Tubewell irrigation is most prevalent in northern Indian states such as Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Canals, rivers, and tanks contribute comparatively less to the total irrigated area.

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Investment rises when both output and capital stock increase. According to investment theory, higher output raises firms’ desired capital stock, and greater actual capital stock often results from increased investment activity. The investment function states that investment depends positively on output levels. Firms expand productive capacity by investing when higher output raises desired capital stock beyond the existing level.

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The planners at Breton Woods established the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), which today is part of the World Bank Group

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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) was set up to replace the anachronistic Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission (MRTPC). It was established to eliminate practices that adversely affect competition in different industries/areas and protect interests of consumers and ensure freedom of trade. The Competition Act of 2002 called for the creation of CCI. However, it was established in 2003 and became fully functional only by 2009. The CCI is a quasi-judicial body which gives opinions to statutory authorities and also deals with other cases. It has one chairman and six members. It is the youngest and the only cross-sector regulator in India.

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Miadi Hundi, also known as Muddati Hundi, is payable after a specified period. A usance bill of exchange is a negotiable instrument also payable after a certain period, not on demand. Unlike Darshani Hundi, which is payable at sight, Miadi Hundi and usance bills both provide deferred payment terms for commercial transactions.

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Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is jointly owned by the Government of Telangana and Government of India on a 51:49 equity basis.

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The Trade and Economic Relations Committee (TERC) in India is headed by the Prime Minister. This committee was established to enhance India’s trade relations and economic policies, reflecting the government’s focus on international trade as a key driver of economic growth. The Prime Minister’s leadership underscores the importance of trade in India’s economic strategy.

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The correct answer is “Invisible Export.” Income from tourism is classified as an invisible export because it involves services provided to foreign visitors, generating revenue without the physical transfer of goods. This aligns with the economic concept where exports of services (like tourism) contribute to a country’s balance of payments.