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Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management economics of development and planning fundamental of economic development economics of development economic mechanism

In the pre-reforms period (i.e. before 1991), restrictions on import consisted of:

  1. Import Licenses

  2. Quantitative Restrictions

  3. Quota System

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India had  adopted socialist form of economy before 1991 which involved a lot of government intervention into International trade where import was banned on most of the goods through quota and licenses so that the foreign goods does not dominate domestic market. 

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management economics of development and planning fundamental of economic development economics of development economic mechanism

In the pre-reforms period (i.e. before 1991), Import of food grains was permitted ______________.

  1. In order to meet domestic demand in case of shortage of foodgrains

  2. To help Indians consume nutritious food

  3. Whenever there was a favourable Balance of Trade

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the pre-reforms period (i.e. before 1991), Import of food grains was permitted in order to meet domestic demand in case  of shortage of foodgrains. Demand for food grains by the nation used to fall short in the pre-reform period, hence to  cope up with the shortage of food grains, import was done from the foreign countries.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management economics of development and planning fundamental of economic development economics of development economic mechanism

In the pre-reforms period (i.e. before 1991), banking scene was dominated by the __________ sector.

  1. private

  2. public

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India adopted the socialist form of economy prior to 1991 which involved a lot of government intervention in all the sectors including banking sector which made Indian economy a little conservative compared to other economic structures prevalent then. But after 1991, the government disinvested all its share from most of the sectors including banking sector which brought privatization in banking sector where public sector used to dominate prior to 1991.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management economics of development and planning fundamental of economic development economics of development economic mechanism

Which one of the following taxes belong exclusively to the State Governments?

  1. Income Tax

  2. Agricultural Tax

  3. Excise Tax

  4. Wealth Tax
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Agricultural tax belong exclusively to the State Governments. This means that tax from agricultural sector or primary sector of the economy is collected only by the state government. Central government has no authority of collecting agricultural tax.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management economics of development and planning fundamental of economic development economics of development economic mechanism

Which of the following is an objective of VAT?

  1. To avoid double taxation effect or cascading effect

  2. To promote cost-efficiency, by permitting credit on inputs

  3. To ensure equitable distribution of tax impact amongst Dealers

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
VAT stands for Value Added Tax. Enactment of VAT on goods has certain objectives:
a) To avoid double taxation effect or cascading effect
b) To promote cost-efficiency, by permitting credit on inputs
c) To ensure equitable distribution of tax impact amongst Dealers
Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management economics of development and planning fundamental of economic development economics of development economic mechanism

Which of the following is not true about the pre-reforms period (i.e. before 1991)?

  1. Shortage of Foreign Exchange

  2. Heavy Government Borrowings

  3. Huge Losses of Public Sector Enterprises

  4. Surplus Budget in each financial year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In pre-reform period, that is, before the year of 1991, Surplus Budget in each financial year. Surplus Budget in each financial year introduced after the year of 1991. Budget can be defined as a statement of receipts and expenditure of an economy.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management economics of development and planning fundamental of economic development economics of development economic mechanism

Which of the following does not relate to the Banking Sector Reforms in 1991?

  1. Introduction of Derivative Products

  2. Restriction of credit for purchase of consumer durables

  3. Liberalisation of principles governing Dividend Payments

  4. Emphasis on transparency
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Prior to 1991, credit purchases was not allowed in the consumer market but after the coming of new economic policies credit purchase on consumer durables were allowed as there was high competition in the market after the coming of foreign merchandise.