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Consider the following statements:
Full convertibility of the rupee may mean: [IAS 2002]
1. its free float with other international currencies.
2. its direct exchange with any other international currency at any prescribed place inside and outside the country.
3. it acts just like any other international currency.
Which of these statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2

B. 1 and 3

C. 2 and 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer :

A. 1 and 2


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How many languages are used on a ten rupee note?

A. 2

B. 7

C. 10

D. 15

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In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest Foreign Direct Investment inflows into India? [IAS 2004]

A. Chemicals other than fertilizers

B. Services sector

C. Food processing

D. Telecommunication

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Which of the following groups suffer the most from inflation? [CPO SI 2003]

A. Debtors

B. Creditors

C. Business class

D. Holders of real assets

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Black money is :

A. counterfeit currency

B. illegally earned money

C. money earned through underhand deals

D. income on which payment of tax is usually evaded

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Which of the following governmental steps has proved relatively effective in controlling the double digit rate of inflation in the Indian economy during recent years?

A. Containing budgetory deficits and unproductive expenditure

B. Streamlined public distribution system

C. Enhanced rate of production of all consumer goods

D. Pursuing an export-oriented strategy

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Devaluation of currency by a country is meant to lead to :
1. expansion of import trade
2. promotion of import substitution
3. expansion of export trade

A. 1 only

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 2

D. 1 and 4

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Rupee was devalued by what percent in July 1991 ? [MP PCS 1990]

A. 18

B. 20

C. 22

D. 25

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Hard Currency is defined as currency:

A. which can hardly be used for international transactions

B. which is used in times of war

C. which loses its value very fast

D. traded in foreign exchange market for which demand is persistently relative to the supply

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Who among the following are not protected against inflation.? [Railways 1992]

A. Salaried class

B. Industrial workers

C. Pensioners

D. Agricultural farmers

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Which of the following factors contributes to an inflationary trend?

A. 15% fall in production of industrial goods

B. 15% increase in prices of agricultural products

C. 15% increase in supply of money in the market

D. none of these

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Stagflation implies a case of: [CDS 1992]

A. galloping inflation

B. recession plus inflation

C. adverse balance of trade

D. rising wages and employment

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Which of the following is/are treated as artificial currency? [IAS 2010]

A. ADR

B. GDR

C. SDR

D. Both ADR and SDR

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The situation with increasing unemployment and inflation is termed as: [CPO AC 2003]

A. hyperinflation

B. galloping inflation

C. stagflation

D. reflation

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Rising prices lead to all but one of the following:

A. promotion of inequalities

B. generation of black money

C. adverse effect on balance of payments

D. adverse effect on speculation

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When was the decimal system of currency introduced in India?

A. 1948

B. 1950

C. 1954

D. 1957

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Which of the following Mahatma Gandhi series of currency notes issued by the RBI has a drawing of the 'Parliament House' depicted on it? [SSC Graduate 2003]

A. Rs. 500

B. Rs. 100

C. Rs. 50

D. Rs. 10

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The sum of which of the following constitutes Broad Money in India? [IAS 1997]
1. Currency with the public
2. Demand deposits with banks
3. Time deposits with banks
4. Other deposits with RBI
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2

B. 1, 2 and 3

C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

D. 1, 2 and 4

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Consider the following statement:
The price of any currency in international market is determined by the:
1. WTO
2. Demand for goods/services provided by the country concerned
3. Inflation differential between the country concerned and its major trading partners
4. Stability of the government of the concerned country
Of these statements:

A. 1, 2, 3, and 4 are correct

B. 1, 2 and 4 are correct

C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct

D. 2, 3 and 4 are correct

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The period of high inflation and low economic growth is termed as: [RRB 1992]

A. stagnation

B. take-off stage in economy

C. stagflation

D. none of these

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Of the various ways of financing government's investment expenditure, the least inflationary is : [PCS 1994]

A. foreign aid

B. deficit financing

C. taxation

D. public borrowing

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Which of the following are definite implications of a fall in inflation?
1. Prices have fallen
2. Prices are increasing more slowly than before
3. Food supply has increased
4. There is industrial stagnation

A. 1 and 3

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. 1, 3 and 4

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A high rate of inflation tends to worsen balance of payments because:

A. prices of imported goods rise

B. prices of exported goods rise making exports less competitive

C. prices of imported goods fall and hence more is imported

D. prices of exported goods fall and hence less amount is obtained in terms of foreign exchange

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Convertibility of the rupee implies: [IAS 1994]

A. being able to convert rupee notes into gold

B. freely permitting the conversion of rupee to other major currencies and vice versa

C. allowing the value of the rupee to be fixed by market forces

D. developing an international market for currencies in India

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Inflation implies: [Railways 1994]

A. rise in budget deficit

B. rise in money supply

C. rise in general price index

D. rise in prices of consumer goods

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M3 includes:

A. M1 + T.D

B. M1 + post office saving deposit

C. M1 +- post office total deposit

D. M1 + national saving certificate

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Consider the following statements:
Full convertibility of the rupee may mean: [IAS 2002]
1. its free float with other international currencies.
2. its direct exchange with any other international currency at any prescribed place inside and outside the country.
3. it acts just like any other international currency.
Which of these statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2

B. 1 and 3

C. 2 and 3

D. 1, 2 and 3

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When was decimal coinage introduced in India? [CDS 2005]

A. 1947

B. 1950

C. 1957

D. 1960

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An essential attribute of inflation is:

A. fall in production

B. increase in prices

C. absence of black market

D. presence of black market

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The terms of economics, the recession occurring two times with a small gap in between is known as [Bank of India PO 2010]

A. Double Deflation

B. Deflation

C. Deep Recession

D. None of these

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Monetary policy is regulated by:

A. money lenders

B. Central Bank

C. private entrepreneurs

D. Government policy