Indian Economy Test 34

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Question 1
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In the parlance of financial investment, the term bear denotes.

A
an investor, who feels that the price of a particular security is going to fall.

B
an investor, who expects the price of a particular share to rise.

C
a shareholder, who has an interest in a company, financially or otherwise.

D
any lender, whether by making a loan or buying a bond.

Solution

The term bear denotes an investor who believes that a particular security or market is headed downward. Bears attempt to profit from a decline in prices. Bears are generally pessimistic about the state of a given market. Bearish sentiment can be applied to all types of markets including commodity markets, stock markets and the bond market.
Question 2
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The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following?
1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level.
2. Purchasing Power Parity at national level
3. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A
1,2 and 3

B
2 and 3

C
Only 2

D
Only 1

Solution

The multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI) bases its estimation on education (years of schooling and attendance in schools), health (child mortality and nutrition) and standard of living (electricity, sanitation, drinking water, flooring of the house, cooking fuel and asset ownership). Equal weights are assignments to the three lead factors such that the weights are proportionaltely split among the sub-factors.
Question 3
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Which of the following Development Financial Institutions in India has started the Soft Loan Scheme for the Modernisation of the Industrial sector in the country since $$1980s$$?

A
State Finance Corporations

B
Industrial Development Bank of India

C
Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India

D
None of the above
Question 4
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Which of the following is the main objective of the Service Area Approach Programme launched in India?

A
To accelerate the process to open bank branches in the urban areas

B
To device a new strategy for rural leading to bring economic growth in rural areas

C
To formulate new device to enhance the transparency and functioning of bank branches

D
Both 'a' and 'c' correct

Solution

Service Area Approach was introduced in 1989 and was basically an improved version of the area approach of the Lead Bank Scheme. Under this approach, each commercial bank was designated to serve 15-25 villages for planned and orderly development of the rural and semi-urban areas.
Question 5
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Consider the following items:
(1) Food products
(2) Energy
Which of the items given above are mainly responsible for the Core Inflation?

A
Only 1

B
Only 2

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Core inflation excludes commodities which experience sudden spikes and transitory price changes. Such commodities include food and energy which are not included in the measurement of core inflation.
Question 6
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Which one of the following factors leads to the Agflation in an economy?

A
Inflation led by rises in the Black economy

B
Deflation led by declines in agricultural commodity prices

C
Inflation led by rises in agricultural commodity prices

D
None of the above

Solution

Agflation is a condition wherein prices of agricultural commodities rises due to increase in demand for human consumption and as an alternative fuel. The term is formed from the combination of 'agriculture' and 'inflation'.
Question 7
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Which one of the following is the main aim of the Dr. Ambedkar National Scholarship Scheme for meritorious students?

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To assist meritorious students belonging to Other Backward Classes for enabling them to pursue higher studies

B
To assist meritorious students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe for enabling them to pursue higher studies

C
To assist meritorious students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe for enabling them to pursue lower primary education

D
To assist meritorious girl students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe for enabling them to pursue primary education

Solution

A scholarship scheme to assist SC and ST students whose family income is not more than one lakh annually, Dr. Ambedkar National Scholarship Scheme is meant to encourage meritorious students for higher studies. It is a one time grant.
Question 8
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Consider the following statements about Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls SABLA:
1. It covers the adolescent girls in the age group of 11-18.
2. Under the scheme, adolescent girls will be provided Take Home Ration (THR).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1

B
Only 2

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

The SABLA scheme is targeted at adolescent girls in the age group of 11-15 and 15-18 years. It aims to foster self-development, health, hygiene, education and sexual health among this age group. To provide nutrition, the girls are provided with Take Home Ration (THR).
Question 9
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Which one of the following is the main objective of the Ujjawala Scheme launched for women and children in India?

A
To prevent the trafficking, rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration, and repatriation of women and children

B
To assist women and children below 6-years to attain self-sufficiency in the health-care and nutrition

C
To prevent women from becoming victims to maternal mortality and infant mortality in the society

D
None of the above

Solution

Ujjawala scheme has been in effect since April 2016. It intends to protect women and children who are vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation. It strives to prevent trafficking, rescue, rehabilitate and reintegrate women and children who were victims of commercial sexual exploitation.
Question 10
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Consider the following statements:
(1) Headline inflation is a measure of the total inflation within an economy.
(2) Headline inflation is affected by areas of the market which may experience sudden inflationary spikes such as food, vegetables or energy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1

B
Only 2

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

Headline inflation encompasses all commodities and is a measure of the total inflation in the economy. Commodities such as food or energy which are much volatile and exhibit inflationary spikes compared to other commodities are also included in this measure.

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Question 1

an investor, who feels that the price of a particular security is going to fall.

an investor, who expects the price of a particular share to rise.

a shareholder, who has an interest in a company, financially or otherwise.

any lender, whether by making a loan or buying a bond.

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Question 2

1,2 and 3

2 and 3

Only 2

Only 1

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Question 3

State Finance Corporations

Industrial Development Bank of India

Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India

None of the above

Question 4

To accelerate the process to open bank branches in the urban areas

To device a new strategy for rural leading to bring economic growth in rural areas

To formulate new device to enhance the transparency and functioning of bank branches

Both 'a' and 'c' correct

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Question 5

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 6

Inflation led by rises in the Black economy

Deflation led by declines in agricultural commodity prices

Inflation led by rises in agricultural commodity prices

None of the above

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Question 7

To assist meritorious students belonging to Other Backward Classes for enabling them to pursue higher studies

To assist meritorious students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe for enabling them to pursue higher studies

To assist meritorious students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe for enabling them to pursue lower primary education

To assist meritorious girl students belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe for enabling them to pursue primary education

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Question 8

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 9

To prevent the trafficking, rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration, and repatriation of women and children

To assist women and children below 6-years to attain self-sufficiency in the health-care and nutrition

To prevent women from becoming victims to maternal mortality and infant mortality in the society

None of the above

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Question 10

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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