Consider the following statements:
1. The first session of India National Congress was presided by Dada Bhai Naoroji.
2. Sarojini Naidu became the first woman to address a session of the Indian National Congress. Which of the above statements is correct
1. The first session of India National Congress was presided by Dada Bhai Naoroji.
2. Sarojini Naidu became the first woman to address a session of the Indian National Congress. Which of the above statements is correct
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(a) Only 1
5%
(b) Only 2
30%
(c) Both 1&2
60%
(d) Neither 1 or 2
statements about Surendranath Banerjee?
1. He became the first Indian journalist to be imprisoned.
2. He was also known as Indian Edmund Burke. 3. He cleared the ICS examination 4. He supported the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. correct?
1. He became the first Indian journalist to be imprisoned.
2. He was also known as Indian Edmund Burke. 3. He cleared the ICS examination 4. He supported the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. correct?
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(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
19%
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
10%
(c) 3 and 4 only
57%
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Current Account of India's BoP?
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a) Export of software services
11%
b) Import of gold
16%
c) Remittances sent by NRIs (Non-Resident Indians)
58%
d) Foreign direct investment in Indian stock market
A capital account surplus in India's BoP signifies:
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a) Foreign investors are withdrawing capital from India.
33%
b) Indian companies are investing heavily abroad.
60%
c) There is a net inflow of foreign capital into India.
0%
d) India's foreign debt is increasing rapidly.
A persistent BoP deficit can lead to
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a) Appreciation of the Indian Rupee
50%
b) Higher inflation in India
19%
c) Increased foreign exchange reserves
0%
d) Lower interest rates
Which of the following government policies can help improve India's BoP position?
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a) Promoting exports of manufactured goods
29%
b) Encouraging import substitution through subsidies
0%
c) Relaxing foreign exchange controls
29%
d) Imposing high tariffs on all imports
The concept of BoP is broader than the concept of Balance of Trade (BoT) because:
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a) BoP includes both visible and invisible transactions, while BoT only considers visible trade.
31%
b) BoP focuses on government transactions, while BoT deals with private sector transactions.
8%
c) BoP is a static concept, while BoT is a dynamic concept.
0%
d) BoP is measured over a short period, while BoT is measured over a long period.
The concept of BoP is crucial for policymakers to understand:
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a) The direction of foreign exchange flows
53%
b) The effectiveness of trade policies
7%
c) Only the government's budget constraints
0%
d) Solely the level of domestic inflation
If India experiences a surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, it will likely lead to:
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a) Increase in the Current Account Deficit
26%
b) Decrease in the Capital Account Deficit
61%
c) Appreciation of the Indian Rupee and a BoP surplus
0%
d) No impact on the BoP
The concept of "Net International Investment Position" (NIIP) reflects:
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a) The difference between India's external assets and liabilities.
40%
b) The total value of foreign exchange reserves held by RBI.
33%
c) The net foreign direct investment received by Indian companies.
7%
d) The current exchange rate of the Indian Rupee.
Which of the following policy measures can MOST effectively help improve India's BoP position?
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a) Imposing import quotas on all non-essential goods
38%
b) Relaxing foreign exchange controls to encourage capital inflows
24%
c) Devaluing the Indian Rupee to boost exports
8%
d) Increasing government spending to stimulate domestic demand
When the RBI increases the repo rate, it is likely to:
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a) Increase borrowing and investment activity.
67%
b) Decrease borrowing and investment activity.
11%
c) Have no impact on borrowing or investment.
6%
d) Lead to a significant appreciation of the Indian Rupee.
A decrease in the repo rate by the RBI can be a response to:
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a) High economic growth and potential inflation.
24%
b) A slowdown in economic activity and deflationary pressures.
12%
c) A persistent BoP surplus.
35%
d) All of the above
If a bank has excess reserves after the RBI increases the repo rate, the bank is most likely to:
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a) Increase lending activity at a lower interest rate.
33%
b) Decrease lending activity and raise interest rates on loans.
20%
c) Invest more heavily in government bonds.
7%
d) Reduce its deposit rates to attract more customers.
When the RBI increases the reverse repo rate, it is likely to:
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a) Encourage banks to lend more to businesses and individuals.
41%
b) Discourage banks from holding excess reserves and incentivize lending.
6%
c) Have no impact on the overall level of liquidity in the banking system.
18%
d) Lead to a depreciation of the Indian Rupee.
A scenario where the RBI might use a high reverse repo rate could be:
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a) To control high inflation and manage excess liquidity.
16%
b) To promote economic growth during a recession.
5%
c) To attract foreign capital inflows.
11%
d) To weaken the Indian Rupee for export competitiveness.
If a bank has a surplus of funds after a rise in the reverse repo rate, the bank is most likely to:
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a) Offer higher interest rates on deposit accounts to attract more funds.
76%
b) Place its excess reserves with the RBI at the new higher reverse repo rate.
12%
c) Increase its lending activity to businesses and consumers.
12%
d) Reduce its lending rates to attract more loan applicants.
Factors that can influence the effectiveness of the reverse repo rate as a monetary policy tool include:
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a) The demand for credit from businesses and consumers.
18%
b) The risk appetite of commercial banks.
12%
c) The level of government borrowing
71%
d) All of the above
A potential benefit of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) merging with larger scheduled commercial banks could be:
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a) Enhanced access to financial resources and wider product offerings.
15%
b) Increased operational costs due to branch network integration.
15%
c) Reduced focus on financial inclusion in rural areas.
5%
d) Loss of local governance and understanding of rural needs.
To improve the financial sustainability of RRRBs, the government could consider:
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a) Relaxing prudential norms for RRBs, allowing them to take on higher risks.
61%
b) Strengthening their capital base and improving risk management practices.
22%
c) Reducing their dependence on refinance from NABARD.
13%
d) Encouraging them to focus more on profitable urban lending.