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Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

On June $4, 2017$, which State Government launched single-woman pension scheme across the state, thereby becoming the first state in India to launch such scheme?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Punjab

  4. Haryana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telangana launched the 'Aasara' pension scheme, which included a specific category for single women, making it the first state in India to implement such a targeted social security measure in 2017.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?

  1. It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development

  2. It facilitates the proper distribution of finance among the public sector undertakings

  3. It ensures transparency in financial administration

  4. None of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Finance Commission's primary constitutional mandate is to recommend the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the States, and among the States themselves. None of the specific options provided (A, B, C) accurately describe its primary constitutional function.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

Deficit financing involves ________.

  1. borrowings from India

  2. printing of more currency

  3. none of the above

  4. both (a) & (b) above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Deficit financing involves both borrowing from domestic sources including the RBI and printing additional currency to meet government expenditure when revenue falls short. Both methods increase money supply in the economy.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

Fiscal responsibility and budget management Act aims at reducing gross fiscal deficit by _______ $\%$ of GDP in each financial year.

  1. $0.5\%$

  2. $1\%$

  3. $1.5\%$

  4. $2\%$
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Explanation

The FRBM Act, 2003, mandates that the central government reduce the fiscal deficit by at least 0.5% of GDP annually to ensure long-term fiscal stability.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

Who among the following never hold the office of chairman of finance commission?

  1. Pranab Mukherjee

  2. Mahaveer Tyagi

  3. K.C. Pant

  4. C. Rangarajan
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Explanation

Pranab Mukherjee served as Finance Minister but never held the position of Chairman of the Finance Commission. The other individuals listed have served as Chairmen of various Finance Commissions.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

Services are  _______ and ___________.

  1. visible, tangible

  2. invisible, intangible

  3. visible, intangible

  4. none of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In economics, services are characterized as invisible because they are not physical goods, and intangible because they cannot be touched or stored like physical inventory.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

India met huge deficit in current account through _________.

  1. withdrawals and borrowings from IMF

  2. utilization of foreign exchange reserves

  3. both above

  4. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India has historically managed current account deficits by utilizing foreign exchange reserves and accessing international credit facilities like those provided by the IMF.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

Current account deficit as a % of GDP _______ from___ % during pre crisis period to ______% during post crisis period

  1. declined, 1.9, 1

  2. declined, 2.9, 1.9

  3. increased, 1, 1.9

  4. increased, 2.9, 3.9
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Explanation

Historical economic data indicates that India's current account deficit as a percentage of GDP declined from approximately 1.9% in the pre-crisis period to 1% in the post-crisis period.

Multiple choice economics meaning and scope of public finance public finance, budget and fiscal policy government budget and economy public finance and budget

The share of net invisible earnings in financing trade deficit ___ from ____ n sixth plan to ___ in seventh plan.

  1. declined, 6396, 29.5%

  2. increased, 29.5%, 63%

  3. declined 67%, 63%

  4. increased 63%, 85%
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Explanation

Statistical analysis of India's trade accounts during the sixth and seventh plans shows a decline in the share of net invisible earnings relative to the trade deficit.