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Which of the following scheme was introduced for Apprentice?

  1. Apprentice Aadhaar Yojana

  2. Apprentice Udyog Aadhaar Yojana

  3. Apprentice Protsahan Yojana

  4. Apprentice Udyog Protsahan Yojana

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Apprentice Protsahan Yojana was introduced for apprentice.Under the Apprentice Protsahan Yojana, 50% of the stipend payable to the apprentice would be reimbursed by the Government for the first 2 years which is an incentive for the MSME Units to take in more apprentices. 

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To ease the credit availability requirements of start-ups the government and announced the ___________.

  1. Money back guarantee

  2. Indian Aspiration Fund

  3. Credit Guarantee Scheme

  4. MUDRA Scheme

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To ease the credit availability requirements of start-ups the government and announced the MUDRA Scheme. MUDRA Scheme helps to finance micro business enterprises of India. This scheme is known as Pradha Mantri Mudra Yojana.

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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) programme operated from ___________.

  1. NITI Aayog

  2. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

  3. Ministry of Human Skill Development

  4. Committee of Ministers

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) programme operated from NITI Aayog. This mission helps to promote culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India. It includes self employment and talent utilization.

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The contribution of government to the plans is becoming lesser day by day because _____.

  1. the expenditure is increasing

  2. population of the country is increasing

  3. interest of the government towards plans is decreasing

  4. contribution of people is increasing

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of five year plans was introduced in the year 1951 by Indian government to improve standards of living of people who were deprived for centuries. But in present days this contribution of government to the plans is becoming lesser day by day because the expenditure is increasing. 

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

Which of the following organisations/agencies is actively involved in drafting the union budget of India?

  1. The Planning Commission

  2. The Comptroller and Auditor General

  3. Administrative staff of the Lok Sabha

  4. Ministry of Finance

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Union Budget is drafted under the Ministry of finance. The administrative staff of the Lok Sabha is the organisation or agency which is actively involved in drafting the Union Budget of India.

Thus, the correct answer is C.

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Which of the following is the best general definition of the study of Economics?

  1. Inflation and unemployment in a growing economy.

  2. Business decision making under foreign competition.

  3. Individual and social choice in the face of scarcity.

  4. The best way to invest in the stock market.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In economics, relationship between unlimited wants and scarce resources are established in such a way that both social as well as individual maximisation is achieved. The study majorly focuses on how personal gain as well as social welfare is achieved with utilization of scarce resources in an effective manner. 

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Economic activities are those activities that are done with a view to earn a reward.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Economic activities are those that are related to the production and consumption of goods and services with an aim to earn money. These activities are undertaken to earn monetary awards in cash or kind. The two objectives of economic activities are the proper allocation of resources and optimum use of resources. 

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Scarcity means producing less goods and services in a given time period.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Scarcity refers to the limited supply of resources which are demanded in the economy. It does not mean producing less goods and services in a given time period. Scarcity of resources is the central problem of the economy. Because the human wants are unlimited and these resources are limited and have alternative uses. 

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The price given for labour is usually called salaries and wages.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The labor helps in the production of goods and services by providing the required skills and knowledge. And in return for this input in the production process, they demand something in return in the form of monetary benefits. The money or price given to them is thus called salaries and wages.  

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There still are many traditional economies in the world even today.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

No, there are no traditional economies in the world today. Traditional economies are the ones which are based on one of the few traditional activities like agriculture, hunting, fishing, etc. These economies do not have a monetary system and are largely based on barter trade. Today there is no country which operates as a traditional economy.