Inflation, Subsidy, PDS MCQs for Rajasthan SI
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Rajasthan SI — Indian Economy — Inflation, Subsidy, PDS
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Question 1 of 20
Under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) launched in 1997, which color of ration card was assigned to families Below Poverty Line (BPL)?
Question 2 of 20
Which committee's recommendation led to the adoption of CPI as the key measure for inflation targeting by the RBI?
Question 3 of 20
Which Ministry publishes the CPI for Agricultural Laborers (CPI-AL)?
Question 4 of 20
In the evolution of PDS, what major change occurred on 2nd October 1950?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following is NOT a 'Direct Intervention' measure listed for inflation control?
Question 6 of 20
If the inflation rate changes from 10% in January to -10% in March, what phenomenon does the March figure represent?
Question 7 of 20
Which of the following is correct regarding the frequency of WPI data?
Question 8 of 20
Which statement regarding the coverage of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 is INCORRECT?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following statements is true regarding 'Start-up Subsidy'?
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following creates a 'fiscal burden' leading to an increased Debt-to-GDP ratio?
Question 11 of 20
Why does inflation often lead to an increase in the government's fiscal deficit?
Question 12 of 20
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established in which year?
Question 13 of 20
What is the primary objective of 'Action against Black Marketing' in the context of inflation control?
Question 14 of 20
Which technology is essential for the beneficiary to avail benefits under the 'One Nation One Ration Card' scheme at a Fair Price Shop?
Question 15 of 20
Match List-I (Measure Category) with List-II (Impact Mechanism): List-I A. Monetary Policy B. Supply Side Fiscal C. Demand Side Fiscal D. Direct Intervention List-II i. Immediate price reduction via tax cuts ii. Controlling liquidity and credit iii. Reducing disposable income iv. Removing logistic bottlenecks
Question 16 of 20
Why is WPI no longer the primary measure for inflation targeting in India?
Question 17 of 20
Which of the following statements about the 'Base Year' is correct?
Question 18 of 20
Which of the following actions is classified as a 'Demand Side' fiscal measure to control inflation?
Question 19 of 20
What is the primary reason for calculating inflation on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis rather than Month-on-Month (MoM)?
Question 20 of 20