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Inflation, Subsidy, PDS MCQs for RAS

Practice 20 free inflation, subsidy, pds multiple choice questions for RAS exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.

Master Inflation, Subsidy, PDS under Indian Economy for RAS with our curated MCQ set. Every question is sourced from real Rajasthan exam patterns and updated regularly. Switch between Hindi and English anytime. Use this daily to strengthen weak areas before the exam.

RAS — Indian Economy — Inflation, Subsidy, PDS

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Question 1 of 20

Which body is defined as a 'Statutory Body' in the notes?

Question 2 of 20

Under 'Fiscal Measures', which action corresponds to 'Supply Side' management?

Question 3 of 20

What is the base year currently used for calculating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)?

Question 4 of 20

Which set of fiscal measures is correctly paired with its objective?

Question 5 of 20

Why are subsidies on education and health considered 'Merit Subsidies'?

Question 6 of 20

In the context of inflation, which of the following equations correctly represents the 'Effective Interest Rate'?

Question 7 of 20

What is the base year for the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) specifically for the state of Rajasthan?

Question 8 of 20

What is the frequency of release for the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India?

Question 9 of 20

What is the approximate weightage of food items in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

Question 10 of 20

Which of the following creates a 'dependency syndrome' where citizens do not become self-reliant?

Question 11 of 20

The 'PAHAL' scheme is related to which of the following subsidies?

Question 12 of 20

Where was the Public Distribution System (PDS) first launched as a pilot project in 1950?

Question 13 of 20

What happens to the credit capacity of banks during periods of high inflation?

Question 14 of 20

Which Ministry publishes the CPI for Agricultural Laborers (CPI-AL)?

Question 15 of 20

Calculate inflation type: 'Quality of service drops, price remains $10'.

Question 16 of 20

Which of the following is NOT a 'Direct Intervention' measure listed for inflation control?

Question 17 of 20

To control inflation, the government decreases 'Indirect Taxes' (like Excise or VAT). Under which category of measures does this action fall?

Question 18 of 20

Match the following factors with the type of inflation they primarily trigger: List-I (Factor) A. Increase in MSP (Minimum Support Price) for crops B. Implementation of 7th Pay Commission (Higher Salaries) C. Global supply chain disruption D. Reduction in Income Tax List-II (Type) i. Demand-Pull Inflation ii. Cost-Push Inflation

Question 19 of 20

What is the primary definition of a 'subsidy' in economic terms?

Question 20 of 20

Which term describes a situation where economic growth is stagnant, but inflation is high?

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