Of the various ways of financing government's investment expenditure, the least inflationary is : [PCS 1994]
foreign aid
deficit financing
taxation
public borrowing
Correct Answer :
C. taxation
Related Questions
Inflation can be contained by:
surplus budget
increase in taxation
reduction in public expenditure
all the above
In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest Foreign Direct Investment inflows into India? [IAS 2004]
Chemicals other than fertilizers
Services sector
Food processing
Telecommunication
Which of the following measures should be taken when an economy is going through inflationary pressures?
1. The direct taxes should be increased.
2. The interest rate should be reduced.
3. The public spending should be increased
Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2012]
1 only
2 only
2 and 3
1 and 2
Inflation is caused as a result of:
increase in money supply
fall in production
increase in money supply without a corresponding increase in production
decrease in money supply without a corresponding decrease in production
Who among the following is most benefitted from inflation? [IAS 1989]
Government pensioners
Creditors
Savings Bank Account holders
Debtors
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?
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
For international payments, the Indian currency is linked to :
American Dollar
British Sterling
Gold Standard
None of the above
The inflation experienced in the country at present is:
galloping inflation
secondary inflation
unrealistic inflation
cost-push inflation
Minimum inflation in post economic reform was in :
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
Rising prices lead to all but one of the following:
promotion of inequalities
generation of black money
adverse effect on balance of payments
adverse effect on speculation
The situation with increasing unemployment and inflation is termed as: [CPO AC 2003]
hyperinflation
galloping inflation
stagflation
reflation
Which of the following prints currency notes of the denomination of Rs. 100?
The Bank Note Press, Dewas
The Indian Security Press, Nasik Road
The Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
All of the above
'Devaluation' means: [RRB 1992]
converting rupee into gold
lowering of the value of one currency in comparison of some foreign currency
making rupee dealer in comparison to some foreign currency
None of these
Hard Currency is defined as currency:
which can hardly be used for international transactions
which is used in times of war
which loses its value very fast
traded in foreign exchange market for which demand is persistently relative to the supply
Inflation implies: [Railways 1994]
rise in budget deficit
rise in money supply
rise in general price index
rise in prices of consumer goods
Inflationary Gap is a situation characterized by:
excess of Aggregate Demand over Aggregate Supply at the full employment level
gap between Galloping Inflation and Runaway Inflation
Inflation coupled with recession
Inflation that usually prevails in a developing country
Which of the following factors contributes to an inflationary trend?
15% fall in production of industrial goods
15% increase in prices of agricultural products
15% increase in supply of money in the market
none of these
The Indian Rupee is fully convertible:
1. In respect of Current Account of Balance of Payments
2. In respect of Capital Account of Balance of Payments
3. Into Gold
Which of these statements is/are correct ?
1 only
3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
The effect of inflation on tax revenue results in a situation known as :
stagflation
fiscaldrag
reflation
disinflation
Among the causes of inflation can be listed:
1. slow growth in agricultural output
2. increasing non-development expenditure of Government
3. rapid population growth
4. rapid growth in costly imports
1 and 2
2 and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4
1 and 4 only
The States' debt does not include:
loans from State Bank of India
loans from the Central Government
Provident Funds
treasury bills issued to international financial institutions
Which of the following is wrongly matched?
Depression: Insufficient demand causing large scale unemployment of men and machinery over a long period of time
Recession: Reduction in demand and production/ investment over a short period of time
Stagflation: slow pace of economic activity due to falling prices
Boom: Rapid and all-round spurt in economic activity
Ten rupee notes bear the signature of:
President
Finance Minister
Secretary, Ministry of Finance
Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Rupee was devalued by what percent in July 1991 ? [MP PCS 1990]
18
20
22
25
The cause of inflation is:
increase in money supply
fall in production
increase in money supply and fall in production
decrease in money supply and fall in production
A very rapid growth in prices in which money loses its value to the point where even barter may be preferable is known as:
inflation
hyper-inflation
deflation
disinflation
How many languages are used on a ten rupee note?
2
7
10
15
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:
1 and 2
1, 2 and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
Stagflation implies a case of: [CDS 1992]
galloping inflation
recession plus inflation
adverse balance of trade
rising wages and employment
Which of the following groups suffer the most from inflation? [CPO SI 2003]
Debtors
Creditors
Business class
Holders of real assets