For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission use how many of the above as criteria other than population area and income distance?
Consider the following: 1. Demographic performance 2. Forest and ecology 3. Governance reforms 4. Stable government 5. Tax and fiscal efforts For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission use how many of the above as criteria other than population area and income distance? (a) Only two (b) Only three (c) Only four (d) […]
How many of the above are considered intangible investments?
Consider the investments in the following assets: 1. Brand recognition 2. Inventory 3. Intellectual property 4. Mailing list of clients How many of the above are considered intangible investments? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Answer: C Let’s analyze each investment: Therefore, out of the given investments, only three (Brand recognition, […]
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements : 1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds. 2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop 3. Some tribal people in India use Niger seed oil for cooking. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All […]
Which one of the following best describes the concept of Small Farmer Large Field?
Which one of the following best describes the concept of Small Farmer Large Field? (a) Resettlement of a large number of people, uprooted from their countries due to war, by giving them a large cultivable land which they cultivate collectively and share the produce (b) Many marginal farmers in an area organize themselves into groups […]
Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards
Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: 1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of last four years 2. Arjuna Award : For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson 3. Dronacharya Award: To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained […]
How many of the above are included in capital markets?
Consider the following markets: 1. Government Bond Market 2. Call Money Market 3. Treasury Bill Market 4. Stock Market How many of the above are included in capital markets? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Answer: B The correct answer is (b). The Government Bond Market and the Stock […]
Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of sterilization?
Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of sterilization? (a) Conducting Open Market Operations (b) Oversight of settlement and payment systems (c) Debt and cash management for the Central and State Governments (d) Regulating the functions of Non-banking Financial Institutions Answer: A The correct answer […]
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements Statement-1: Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change. Statement-II: Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-1 and Statement-II are correct […]
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements : Statement-1:In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes. Statement-II: Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary policy means. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both […]
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements: Statement-1: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable. Statement-II: InvITs are recognized as borrowers under the ‘Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002: Which one of the following is […]