Economics – Questions Set 1

In our series of questions for various competitive exams, here is next set of economics questions for SSC CGL.

Q 1. When did The Tata Iron and Steel Company incorporated in India?
a. 1907
b. 1917
c. 1927
d. 1937

Q 2. When the first complete census did took place in India?
a. 1872
b. 1881
c. 1891
d. 1951

Q 3. When did planning commission set up in India?
a. 1947
b. 1949
c. 1950
d. 1951

Q 4. Who is the ex officio chairman of planning commission?
a. President
b. Vice-President
c. Deputy Prime Minister
d. Prime Minister

Q 5. What is the number of Navratna companies?
a. 12
b. 13
c. 14
d. 15

Q 6. What is the number of Maharatna companies?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7

Q 7. The proportion of people that lives below poverty line is called?
a. Head Count Ratio
b. Below Poverty line
c. Sen index
d. None of the above

Q 8. In India, Money Market is regulated by?
a. RBI
b. SEBI
c. FMC
d. IRDA

Q 9. In India, Capital Market is regulated by?
a. RBI
b. SEBI
c. FMC
d. IRDA

Q 10. On which committee’s recommendation, National Stock Exchange (NSE) was established in India?
a. BD Shah Committee
b. C Rao Committee
c. Pherwani Committee
d. D R Mehta Committee

Answers:
Q 1. (a), Q 2. (b), Q 3. (c), Q 4. (d), Q 5. (c), Q 6. (d), Q 7. (a), Q 8. (a), Q 9. (b), Q 10. (c)