Practice the most important Indian Economy MCQ Questions with Answers for SSC, Railway, Banking, Police, Defence and other competitive exams. These carefully selected multiple choice questions cover Basic Economics, Indian Economy, RBI, Banking, Inflation, National Income, Budget, Taxation, NITI Aayog and other important topics. Every question includes four options, the correct answer and a brief explanation for quick revision.
Q1. Economics is primarily the study of:
A. Weather
B. Scarcity and choice
C. Politics
D. Geography
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Economics studies how individuals and societies use limited resources to satisfy unlimited wants.
Q2. Who is known as the Father of Economics?
A. Karl Marx
B. Adam Smith
C. Alfred Marshall
D. John Maynard Keynes
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Adam Smith is regarded as the Father of Economics because of his famous book The Wealth of Nations.
Q3. Which book was written by Adam Smith?
A. Das Kapital
B. General Theory of Employment
C. The Wealth of Nations
D. Arthashastra
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Published in 1776, The Wealth of Nations laid the foundation of modern economics.
Q4. The Central Bank of India is:
A. State Bank of India
B. NABARD
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. SEBI
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is India’s central banking institution.
Q5. The Reserve Bank of India was established in:
A. 1932
B. 1935
C. 1947
D. 1950
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The RBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
Q6. The headquarters of RBI is located at:
A. New Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. Kolkata
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The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is situated in Mumbai.
Q7. Which institution issues currency notes in India?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. RBI
C. SBI
D. SEBI
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The RBI issues all currency notes except the ₹1 note, which is issued by the Government of India.
Q8. The ₹1 currency note is issued by the:
A. RBI
B. Ministry of Finance
C. SBI
D. SEBI
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The ₹1 note is issued by the Government of India and bears the signature of the Finance Secretary.
Q9. Which of the following is known as the ‘Banker’s Bank’?
A. SBI
B. NABARD
C. RBI
D. PNB
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The RBI is called the Banker’s Bank because it regulates and provides banking services to commercial banks.
Q10. Inflation means:
A. Fall in prices
B. Rise in prices
C. Increase in production only
D. Decrease in demand
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Inflation refers to a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services.
Q11. Deflation means:
A. Rise in prices
B. Fall in general price level
C. Rise in taxes
D. Increase in imports
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Deflation is the opposite of inflation and refers to a sustained fall in prices.
Q12. GDP stands for:
A. Gross Domestic Product
B. General Domestic Production
C. Gross Development Plan
D. General Development Product
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GDP is the total value of final goods and services produced within a country’s borders during a specific period.
Q13. GNP stands for:
A. Gross National Product
B. General National Product
C. Gross National Planning
D. General Net Product
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GNP measures the total output produced by the residents of a country, irrespective of location.
Q14. NNP stands for:
A. Net National Planning
B. Net National Product
C. National Net Production
D. New National Product
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NNP is calculated by deducting depreciation from Gross National Product.
Q15. National Income is generally measured over a period of:
A. One month
B. Six months
C. One year
D. Five years
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National Income is generally calculated for one financial year.
Q16. Which sector is known as the Primary Sector?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Banking
D. Information Technology
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The primary sector includes agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining.
Q17. Manufacturing belongs to which sector of the economy?
A. Primary Sector
B. Secondary Sector
C. Tertiary Sector
D. Quaternary Sector
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The secondary sector transforms raw materials into finished goods through manufacturing.
Q18. Banking services belong to which sector?
A. Primary Sector
B. Secondary Sector
C. Tertiary Sector
D. Agricultural Sector
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Banking is a service activity and forms part of the tertiary sector.
Q19. Which institution replaced the Planning Commission?
A. Finance Commission
B. RBI
C. NITI Aayog
D. SEBI
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NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission on 1 January 2015.
Q20. NITI Aayog was established in:
A. 2012
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2016
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NITI Aayog was established on 1 January 2015 as the Government of India’s premier policy think tank.
Q21. NITI Aayog stands for:
A. National Institute for Transformation of India
B. National Institution for Transforming India
C. National Indian Transformation Authority
D. National Institution of Trade and Industry
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NITI Aayog is the Government of India’s premier public policy think tank.
Q22. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India is appointed by the:
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Central Government
D. Parliament
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The RBI Governor is appointed by the Central Government for a fixed tenure.
Q23. CRR stands for:
A. Cash Reserve Ratio
B. Central Reserve Rate
C. Credit Reserve Ratio
D. Cash Recovery Rate
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CRR is the percentage of deposits that banks must keep with the RBI as cash reserves.
Q24. SLR stands for:
A. State Lending Ratio
B. Statutory Liquidity Ratio
C. Standard Lending Rate
D. Savings Liquidity Ratio
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SLR is the minimum percentage of deposits that banks must maintain in liquid assets.
Q25. Which bank is known as the ‘Banker’s Bank’ in India?
A. SBI
B. PNB
C. RBI
D. Bank of Baroda
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The RBI regulates commercial banks and provides financial assistance to them when required.
Q26. Repo Rate is the rate at which:
A. Banks lend money to customers
B. RBI lends money to commercial banks
C. Customers lend money to banks
D. Banks lend money to RBI
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The Repo Rate is an important monetary policy tool used by the RBI.
Q27. Reverse Repo Rate is the rate at which:
A. RBI borrows money from commercial banks
B. Banks borrow from RBI
C. RBI lends to the Government
D. Banks lend to customers
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Under the Reverse Repo Rate, banks park surplus funds with the RBI.
Q28. Which institution regulates the banking system in India?
A. SEBI
B. NABARD
C. RBI
D. SIDBI
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The RBI regulates banks and supervises the banking system in India.
Q29. Which is the largest commercial bank in India?
A. Punjab National Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. State Bank of India
D. Bank of Baroda
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State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest commercial bank in India.
Q30. SBI stands for:
A. State Banking Institution
B. State Bank of India
C. Standard Bank of India
D. State Business Institution
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SBI is India’s largest public sector bank.
Q31. NABARD stands for:
A. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
B. National Board for Agriculture and Rural Development
C. National Agricultural Banking and Rural Development
D. National Banking Authority for Rural Development
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NABARD is the apex development bank for agriculture and rural development.
Q32. NABARD was established in:
A. 1975
B. 1980
C. 1982
D. 1991
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NABARD was established on 12 July 1982.
Q33. SIDBI mainly promotes:
A. Large Industries
B. Small Industries
C. Agriculture
D. Foreign Trade
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SIDBI provides financial assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Q34. SEBI regulates the:
A. Banking Sector
B. Insurance Sector
C. Securities Market
D. Agriculture Sector
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SEBI protects investors and regulates the securities and stock markets in India.
Q35. SEBI stands for:
A. Securities and Exchange Board of India
B. Security Exchange Banking Institution
C. Securities Exchange Banking India
D. Stock Exchange Board of India
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SEBI was established to regulate the securities market and protect investors.
Q36. Which tax replaced most indirect taxes in India?
A. Income Tax
B. Wealth Tax
C. GST
D. Service Tax
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Goods and Services Tax (GST) replaced multiple indirect taxes with a unified tax system.
Q37. GST stands for:
A. General Sales Tax
B. Goods and Services Tax
C. Government Service Tax
D. Goods Sales Transaction
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GST is a destination-based indirect tax introduced in India on 1 July 2017.
Q38. GST was implemented in India on:
A. 1 April 2016
B. 1 January 2017
C. 1 July 2017
D. 1 April 2018
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GST came into force across India on 1 July 2017.
Q39. Income Tax is an example of:
A. Direct Tax
B. Indirect Tax
C. Customs Duty
D. Excise Duty
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A direct tax is paid directly by the person on whom it is imposed.
Q40. GST is an example of:
A. Direct Tax
B. Indirect Tax
C. Corporate Tax
D. Wealth Tax
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GST is an indirect tax because it is collected by sellers from consumers and deposited with the government.
Q41. The annual financial statement of the Government of India is known as:
A. Economic Survey
B. Budget
C. Finance Bill
D. Fiscal Policy
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The Budget is the annual financial statement showing the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government.
Q42. The Union Budget is presented in Parliament by the:
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Finance Minister
D. RBI Governor
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The Union Finance Minister presents the Annual Budget in the Lok Sabha.
Q43. Which document is presented before the Union Budget every year?
A. Finance Bill
B. Economic Survey
C. GST Report
D. Monetary Policy
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The Economic Survey reviews the performance of the Indian economy before the Budget is presented.
Q44. Which policy is related to government taxation and expenditure?
A. Monetary Policy
B. Fiscal Policy
C. Trade Policy
D. Industrial Policy
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Fiscal Policy refers to the government’s use of taxation and public expenditure to influence the economy.
Q45. Monetary Policy in India is formulated by the:
A. Ministry of Finance
B. RBI
C. NITI Aayog
D. SEBI
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The Reserve Bank of India formulates and implements the country’s monetary policy.
Q46. Which committee of the RBI decides the policy interest rates?
A. Finance Commission
B. Monetary Policy Committee
C. Planning Committee
D. Economic Advisory Council
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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decides the Repo Rate and other policy measures.
Q47. The main objective of Monetary Policy is to:
A. Conduct elections
B. Control inflation and maintain price stability
C. Build highways
D. Collect Income Tax
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The RBI uses monetary policy mainly to maintain price stability while supporting economic growth.
Q48. Which of the following is a Direct Tax?
A. GST
B. Customs Duty
C. Income Tax
D. Excise Duty
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Income Tax is paid directly by individuals or organizations to the government.
Q49. Customs Duty is imposed on:
A. Agricultural Income
B. Imports and Exports
C. Salaries
D. Bank Deposits
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Customs Duty is levied on goods imported into or exported from the country.
Q50. Which of the following is NOT a Direct Tax?
A. Income Tax
B. Corporate Tax
C. GST
D. Capital Gains Tax
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GST is an indirect tax collected on the supply of goods and services.
Q51. Poverty means:
A. High income
B. Lack of basic necessities
C. Increase in savings
D. Increase in exports
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Poverty refers to the inability to meet minimum basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
Q52. Unemployment refers to:
A. Rise in prices
B. People willing to work but unable to find jobs
C. Increase in exports
D. Increase in production
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Unemployment occurs when people who are willing and able to work cannot obtain employment.
Q53. Which sector provides the highest employment in India?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Information Technology
D. Banking
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Agriculture continues to employ the largest share of India’s workforce.
Q54. Green Revolution is mainly associated with the increase in production of:
A. Cotton
B. Wheat and Rice
C. Tea
D. Coffee
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The Green Revolution significantly increased the production of wheat and rice through improved technology.
Q55. White Revolution is associated with:
A. Milk Production
B. Fish Production
C. Cotton Production
D. Sugar Production
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The White Revolution greatly increased milk production under Operation Flood.
Q56. Blue Revolution is related to:
A. Horticulture
B. Fisheries
C. Dairy
D. Oilseeds
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The Blue Revolution focuses on increasing fish production and fisheries development.
Q57. Yellow Revolution is associated with the production of:
A. Oilseeds
B. Wheat
C. Cotton
D. Tea
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The Yellow Revolution was launched to increase the production of edible oilseeds.
Q58. Operation Flood is associated with:
A. Rice Production
B. Milk Production
C. Sugar Production
D. Tea Production
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Operation Flood transformed India into one of the world’s largest milk producers.
Q59. Who is popularly known as the ‘Father of the White Revolution’ in India?
A. M. S. Swaminathan
B. Verghese Kurien
C. Norman Borlaug
D. C. Subramaniam
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Dr. Verghese Kurien led Operation Flood and is known as the Father of the White Revolution.
Q60. M. S. Swaminathan is closely associated with the:
A. White Revolution
B. Green Revolution
C. Blue Revolution
D. Yellow Revolution
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Dr. M. S. Swaminathan played a key role in the success of the Green Revolution in India.
Q61. Which institution is known as the ‘World Bank’?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
C. World Trade Organization (WTO)
D. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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The IBRD is the principal lending institution of the World Bank Group.
Q62. IMF stands for:
A. International Monetary Fund
B. Indian Monetary Fund
C. International Money Federation
D. Indian Market Fund
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The IMF promotes international monetary cooperation and financial stability.
Q63. The headquarters of the IMF is located in:
A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Washington, D.C.
D. Paris
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The IMF headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., USA.
Q64. The headquarters of the World Bank is situated in:
A. London
B. Washington, D.C.
C. Geneva
D. New York
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The World Bank and the IMF are both headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Q65. WTO stands for:
A. World Trade Organization
B. World Transport Organization
C. World Tariff Office
D. World Trade Office
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The WTO regulates international trade between member countries.
Q66. The headquarters of the WTO is located in:
A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Paris
D. London
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The World Trade Organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Q67. ADB stands for:
A. Asian Development Bank
B. African Development Bank
C. Asian Deposit Bank
D. Association Development Bank
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The Asian Development Bank promotes economic development in Asia and the Pacific.
Q68. The headquarters of the Asian Development Bank is located in:
A. Tokyo
B. Beijing
C. Manila
D. Singapore
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The Asian Development Bank is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.
Q69. Which of the following is an international financial institution?
A. RBI
B. NABARD
C. IMF
D. SBI
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The IMF is an international financial institution that supports global monetary cooperation.
Q70. Which organization mainly deals with international trade rules?
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. WTO
D. ADB
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The WTO provides the legal framework for international trade among member nations.
Q71. Which of the following is a Public Sector Bank?
A. HDFC Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. Axis Bank
D. State Bank of India
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SBI is India’s largest public sector bank.
Q72. Which of the following is a Private Sector Bank?
A. Punjab National Bank
B. Bank of Baroda
C. HDFC Bank
D. Canara Bank
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HDFC Bank is one of India’s leading private sector banks.
Q73. Which institution regulates the securities market in India?
A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. NABARD
D. SIDBI
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SEBI regulates stock exchanges, listed companies and the securities market.
Q74. Which institution mainly provides financial assistance to agriculture and rural development?
A. SEBI
B. NABARD
C. SIDBI
D. RBI
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NABARD is the apex development bank for agriculture and rural development.
Q75. Which institution mainly promotes Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?
A. SIDBI
B. RBI
C. SEBI
D. LIC
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SIDBI provides financial and developmental support to MSMEs in India.
Q76. Which of the following is an example of capital expenditure?
A. Salaries of government employees
B. Interest payments
C. Construction of highways
D. Pension payments
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Capital expenditure creates assets and contributes to long-term economic development.
Q77. Which of the following is a revenue receipt of the Government?
A. Borrowings
B. Recovery of loans
C. Income Tax collection
D. Sale of public assets
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Revenue receipts include tax and non-tax revenues received by the Government.
Q78. Which of the following is a capital receipt?
A. GST collection
B. Income Tax
C. Government borrowings
D. Customs Duty
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Capital receipts include borrowings, recovery of loans and disinvestment proceeds.
Q79. Which sector contributes the largest share to India’s GDP?
A. Agriculture
B. Manufacturing
C. Services
D. Mining
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The services sector contributes the largest share to India’s Gross Domestic Product.
Q80. Which sector includes banking, transport and communication?
A. Primary Sector
B. Secondary Sector
C. Tertiary Sector
D. Agricultural Sector
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Banking, transport, communication and tourism are all part of the services (tertiary) sector.
Q81. Which type of unemployment is commonly found in Indian agriculture?
A. Seasonal Unemployment
B. Structural Unemployment
C. Disguised Unemployment
D. Technological Unemployment
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Disguised unemployment occurs when more people are employed than actually required, especially in agriculture.
Q82. Which type of unemployment occurs during a particular season?
A. Seasonal Unemployment
B. Frictional Unemployment
C. Cyclical Unemployment
D. Structural Unemployment
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Seasonal unemployment is common in agriculture and seasonal industries.
Q83. Which indicator is commonly used to measure inflation in India?
A. GDP
B. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
C. National Income
D. Repo Rate
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The RBI primarily uses the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to measure retail inflation.
Q84. Which policy is mainly used by the RBI to control inflation?
A. Fiscal Policy
B. Monetary Policy
C. Industrial Policy
D. Trade Policy
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The RBI controls inflation mainly through monetary policy tools such as the Repo Rate.
Q85. Which tax is levied on the income of companies?
A. Customs Duty
B. Corporate Tax
C. GST
D. Excise Duty
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Corporate Tax is a direct tax imposed on the profits earned by companies.
Q86. Which institution publishes the Monetary Policy?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. NITI Aayog
C. RBI
D. SEBI
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The Reserve Bank of India announces the Monetary Policy through the Monetary Policy Committee.
Q87. Which institution regulates mutual funds in India?
A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. NABARD
D. SIDBI
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SEBI regulates mutual funds and protects the interests of investors in the securities market.
Q88. Which of the following is NOT a function of the RBI?
A. Issuing currency notes
B. Regulating commercial banks
C. Conducting General Elections
D. Formulating Monetary Policy
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General Elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India, not by the RBI.
Q89. Which institution is called the ‘Apex Bank for Agriculture’?
A. RBI
B. SIDBI
C. NABARD
D. SBI
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NABARD is India’s apex development financial institution for agriculture and rural development.
Q90. Which institution is known as the regulator of the Indian capital market?
A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. SBI
D. NABARD
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SEBI regulates the securities and capital markets in India.
Q91. Which of the following is an indirect tax?
A. Income Tax
B. Corporate Tax
C. GST
D. Capital Gains Tax
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GST is an indirect tax collected on the supply of goods and services.
Q92. Which of the following is a direct tax?
A. GST
B. Customs Duty
C. Excise Duty
D. Income Tax
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Income Tax is directly paid by individuals and organizations to the government.
Q93. Which of the following is included in the primary sector?
A. Banking
B. Agriculture
C. Manufacturing
D. Insurance
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The primary sector includes agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining.
Q94. Which sector converts raw materials into finished goods?
A. Primary Sector
B. Secondary Sector
C. Tertiary Sector
D. Service Sector
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The secondary sector consists mainly of manufacturing and industrial activities.
Q95. Which sector includes education, healthcare and banking?
A. Primary Sector
B. Secondary Sector
C. Tertiary Sector
D. Agricultural Sector
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Education, healthcare, banking and transport are service sector activities.
Q96. Which revolution is associated with increased fish production?
A. Green Revolution
B. White Revolution
C. Blue Revolution
D. Yellow Revolution
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The Blue Revolution focuses on increasing fisheries and aquaculture production.
Q97. Which revolution is associated with increased oilseed production?
A. Green Revolution
B. White Revolution
C. Yellow Revolution
D. Blue Revolution
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The Yellow Revolution aims to increase the production of edible oilseeds.
Q98. Which revolution is associated with increased milk production?
A. White Revolution
B. Green Revolution
C. Blue Revolution
D. Silver Revolution
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The White Revolution, led by Operation Flood, transformed India’s dairy sector.
Q99. Which revolution is associated with increased food grain production?
A. White Revolution
B. Green Revolution
C. Blue Revolution
D. Yellow Revolution
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The Green Revolution significantly increased the production of wheat and rice in India.
Q100. Which institution is India’s Central Bank?
A. State Bank of India
B. Punjab National Bank
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. NABARD
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the country’s central bank and is responsible for monetary policy, currency issuance and regulation of the banking system.
These 100 Indian Economy MCQ Questions with Answers cover the most important topics for SSC, Railway, Banking, Police, Defence and other competitive examinations. The questions include basic economics, RBI, banking, inflation, GDP, national income, taxation, Budget, monetary policy, fiscal policy, NITI Aayog, financial institutions, agriculture and important economic terms. Regular practice of these MCQs will strengthen your concepts and improve your performance in the General Awareness section of competitive exams.