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Patwari — Inflation, Subsidy, PDS MCQs

Practice 20 free inflation, subsidy, pds multiple choice questions for Patwari exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

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Patwari — Indian Economy — Inflation, Subsidy, PDS

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Question 1 of 20

The 'Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana' (PMGKAY) provides additional free food grains to beneficiaries. What is the extended time period for this scheme as per recent government announcements?

Question 2 of 20

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

Question 3 of 20

Which index was considered the main inflation index for policy making in India before 2014?

Question 4 of 20

Match List-I (Index) with List-II (Base Year) and select the correct answer: List-I A. WPI (All India) B. CPI (Combined) C. WPI (Rajasthan) D. CPI (Industrial Workers - New Series) List-II 1. 2012 2. 2011-12 3. 2016-17 4. 1999-2000

Question 5 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the negative effects of inflation: 1. It leads to an increase in Black Marketing tendencies. 2. It increases the lending capacity of banks. 3. It benefits the lenders and harms the borrowers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 6 of 20

Why does the RBI focus on Core Inflation for long-term policy making?

Question 7 of 20

What percentage of the rural and urban population respectively does the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 aim to cover?

Question 8 of 20

Which of the following is an example of 'Developing Transport Facilities' to control inflation?

Question 9 of 20

Assertion (A): A country with high inflation usually sees a widening of its Current Account Deficit (CAD). Reason (R): High inflation discourages imports and encourages exports.

Question 10 of 20

What does the term 'Headline Inflation' refer to in the current Indian context?

Question 11 of 20

Identify the type of inflation: 'Inflation rate is between 6% and 10%'.

Question 12 of 20

Which component is most sensitive to 'monetary policy' (interest rates)?

Question 13 of 20

What is the primary function of the 'Aadhaar' component in the JAM trinity?

Question 14 of 20

Which of the following equations correctly represents the calculation for 'Headline Inflation'?

Question 15 of 20

Under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), what are the subsidized prices fixed for wheat and rice respectively?

Question 16 of 20

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

Question 17 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the 'PAHAL' scheme: 1. It is related to fertilizer subsidy. 2. It was launched on 1 January, 2015. 3. It aims to transfer subsidy directly to bank accounts. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question 18 of 20

Which scenario best represents 'Disinflation'?

Question 19 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 20 of 20

What is the number of items in the 'Primary Articles' category of WPI?

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