The period of high inflation and low economic growth is termed as: [RRB 1992]
stagnation
take-off stage in economy
stagflation
none of these
Correct Answer :
C. stagflation
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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
The terms of economics, the recession occurring two times with a small gap in between is known as [Bank of India PO 2010]
Double Deflation
Deflation
Deep Recession
None of these
There are three major groups of commodities in the Wholesale Price Index. These are:
1. primary articles
2. fuel, power, light and lubricants
3. manufactured products
4. food articles and industrial raw materials
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1 and 3
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
Minimum inflation in post economic reform was in :
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
Rupee was devalued by what percent in July 1991 ? [MP PCS 1990]
18
20
22
25
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:
1, 2, 3, and 4 are correct
1, 2 and 4 are correct
1, 3 and 4 are correct
2, 3 and 4 are correct
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
The period of high inflation and low economic growth is termed as: [RRB 1992]
stagnation
take-off stage in economy
stagflation
none of these
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
Black money is :
counterfeit currency
illegally earned money
money earned through underhand deals
income on which payment of tax is usually evaded
Which of the following is/are treated as artificial currency? [IAS 2010]
ADR
GDR
SDR
Both ADR and SDR
Which of the following mints undertakes refining of gold for licensed gold dealers and production of medals for defence services?
The Hyderabad Mint
The Mumbai Mint
The Kolkata Mint
None of the above
Inflation implies: [Railways 1994]
rise in budget deficit
rise in money supply
rise in general price index
rise in prices of consumer goods
M1 includes:
currency with public
demand deposit with bank
other deposits with RBI
all of the above
Which of the following groups suffer the most from inflation? [CPO SI 2003]
Debtors
Creditors
Business class
Holders of real assets
Monetary policy is regulated by:
money lenders
Central Bank
private entrepreneurs
Government policy
Ten rupee notes bear the signature of:
President
Finance Minister
Secretary, Ministry of Finance
Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Inflation can be contained by:
surplus budget
increase in taxation
reduction in public expenditure
all the above
Consider the following statements about Wholesale Price Index (WPI) :
1. It captures the price movement extensively and is, therefore, taken as an indicator of inflation.
2. The office of the Economic adviser (OEA) is entrusted with the function of compilation and publication of the weekly wholesale price index number in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2009]
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
When was the decimal system of currency introduced in India?
1948
1950
1954
1957
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
M3 includes:
M1 + T.D
M1 + post office saving deposit
M1 +- post office total deposit
M1 + national saving certificate
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
How many languages are used on a ten rupee note?
2
7
10
15
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
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 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
1 and 3
1 only
2 only
1, 3 and 4
The inflation experienced in the country at present is:
galloping inflation
secondary inflation
unrealistic inflation
cost-push inflation
When was decimal coinage introduced in India? [CDS 2005]
1947
1950
1957
1960