Inflation, Subsidy, PDS MCQs for Patwari
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Patwari — Indian Economy — Inflation, Subsidy, PDS
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Question 1 of 20
When the prices of certain goods and services increase significantly while the prices of others remain stable, what is this type of inflation called?
Question 2 of 20
Which of the following is an administrative measure to check black marketing during inflation?
Question 3 of 20
Consider the following statements: 1. Rajasthan State Government releases its own WPI. 2. The base year for Rajasthan WPI is 1999-2000. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 4 of 20
Which entity publishes the 'Wholesale Price Index' specifically for Rajasthan?
Question 5 of 20
Which index was considered the main inflation index for policy making in India before 2014?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following describes the relationship between 'Nominal Interest Rate' and 'Inflation' effectively?
Question 7 of 20
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established in which year?
Question 8 of 20
Match List-I (Type of Inflation) with List-II (Rate) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Creeping Inflation B. Walking Inflation C. Running Inflation D. Galloping Inflation List-II i. > 10% ii. 6% - 10% iii. 3% - 6% iv. < 3%
Question 9 of 20
Under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), what are the subsidized prices fixed for wheat and rice respectively?
Question 10 of 20
Why are subsidies on education and health considered 'Merit Subsidies'?
Question 11 of 20
Arrange the following PDS initiatives in chronological order of their launch: 1. National Food Security Act 2. Pilot Project in Beawar 3. Antyodaya Anna Yojana 4. Targeted PDS
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following is cited as a major problem of the Public Distribution System leading to 'Subsidy Leakage'?
Question 13 of 20
Consider the following consequences of Deflation: 1. Prices of goods and services decrease. 2. Producers face losses leading to reduced production. 3. Unemployment increases. Which of the above statements represents the correct cycle of Deflation?
Question 14 of 20
What is the correct sequence of flow for price tracking in inflation calculation?
Question 15 of 20
How is the calculation of inflation typically performed in terms of time comparison?
Question 16 of 20
Match the following subsidies with their impact/nature: List-I (A) Merit Subsidy (B) Non-Merit Subsidy (C) Social Subsidy (D) Economic Subsidy List-II (i) Benefits vulnerable groups (widows/disabled) (ii) Ensures social benefits like health/education (iii) Incentivizes production (Startups) (iv) Benefits individuals personally (Fuel)
Question 17 of 20
If the inflation rate changes from 10% in January to -10% in March (as per the example table), what phenomenon does the March figure represent?
Question 18 of 20
Which body is defined as a 'Statutory Body' in the notes?
Question 19 of 20
What is the base year for the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW)?
Question 20 of 20