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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

Correct Answer :

C. Rs. 50


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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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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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The best means of saving during inflation is to keep:

A. money

B. Government Bonds

C. equity

D. time deposits with Banks

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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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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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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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Deficit financing creates additional paper currency to fill the gap between expenditure and revenue. This device aims at economic development but if it fails, it generates : [IFS 1990]

A. inflation

B. devaluation

C. deflation

D. demonetization

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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]

A. I only

B. II only

C. Both I and II

D. Neither I nor II

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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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Amongst the currency quotes USD/JPY, USD/Euro and USD/CAD, which one of the following is referred as the base currency for quotes? [Punjab & Sindh Bank 2011]

A. USD

B. JPY

C. Euro

D. None of these

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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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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 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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One-rupee currency notes bear the signature of:

A. Prime Minister of India

B. President of India

C. Finance Minister of India

D. Finance Secretary of India

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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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Inflationary Gap is a situation characterized by:

A. excess of Aggregate Demand over Aggregate Supply at the full employment level

B. gap between Galloping Inflation and Runaway Inflation

C. Inflation coupled with recession

D. Inflation that usually prevails in a developing country

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Monetary policy is regulated by:

A. money lenders

B. Central Bank

C. private entrepreneurs

D. Government policy

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Inflation can be contained by:

A. surplus budget

B. increase in taxation

C. reduction in public expenditure

D. all the above

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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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The special paper required for printing of currency notes by the Security Presses In the country is manufactured at :

A. Hyderabad

B. Kolkata

C. Hoshangabad

D. Dewas

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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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Which of the following prints currency notes of the denomination of Rs. 100?

A. The Bank Note Press, Dewas

B. The Indian Security Press, Nasik Road

C. The Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

D. All of the above

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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 ?

A. 1 only

B. 3 only

C. 1 and 2 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

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The cause of inflation is:

A. increase in money supply

B. fall in production

C. increase in money supply and fall in production

D. decrease in money supply and fall in production

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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

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

D. 1 and 4 only

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Ten rupee notes bear the signature of:

A. President

B. Finance Minister

C. Secretary, Ministry of Finance

D. Governor, Reserve Bank of India

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Which of the following mints undertakes refining of gold for licensed gold dealers and production of medals for defence services?

A. The Hyderabad Mint

B. The Mumbai Mint

C. The Kolkata Mint

D. None of the above

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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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Which of the following is incorrect about convertibility?

A. The exchange rate should be determined by the forces of demand and supply of the currency

B. The exchange rate' would indicate the strength of the economy

C. It would discourage black market transactions

D. The RBI will be a direct player now rather than being an indirect one

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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]

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. 2 and 3

D. 1 and 2