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What is the purpose of Statutory Reserve Requirements in India?

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With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following state...

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With reference to the Union Budget of India, which expenditure falls under Non-Plan Expenditure?

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With reference to “Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations” in India, these are instruments of ...

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Which of the following constitutes the Current Account in India's Balance of Payments?

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With reference to Central Bank Digital Currencies, which of the following statements is/are correct?...

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Which organization publishes the “World Economic Outlook”?

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In the context of finance, the term “beta” refers to:

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If the interest rate decreases in India, what is the likely effect on investment expenditure?

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Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effects?

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Which action is most likely to provide immunity to India in a future global financial crisis?

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Which of the following steps is most likely to be taken during an economic recession?

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If you withdraw Rs. 1,00,000 in cash from your demand deposit account in India, what is the immediat...

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With reference to demand-pull inflation in India, which of the following can cause it?

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What does the “Interest Coverage Ratio” indicate for a firm in India?

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Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if:

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If the RBI adopts an expansionist monetary policy in India, which measure would it not take?

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Consider the following statements regarding the RBI: 1. The Governor of the RBI is appointed by the ...

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Which of the following factors contributed to reducing the risk of a currency crisis in India?

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With reference to Urban Cooperative Banks in India, consider the following statements: 1. They are s...

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“Gold Tranche” (Reserve Tranche) refers to which of the following in the context of India?

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In India, the central bank’s function as the “lender of last resort” usually refers to:

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Which document is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors for partici...

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The money multiplier in an economy increases with which of the following?

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Which one of the following effects of the creation of black money in India is most concerning to the...

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With reference to the devaluation of a currency, which of the following statements is correct?

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Which of the following can be included in Foreign Direct Investments in India?

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Indian Government Bond Yields are influenced by which of the following?

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Consider the following statements about government securities: Retail investors through Demat accoun...

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With reference to “Water Credit”, consider the following statements: 1. It applies microfinance tool...

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With reference to the Indian economy after the 1991 economic liberalisation, consider the following ...

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Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past...

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With reference to chemical fertilisers in India, consider the following statements: 1. The retail pr...

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In India, which of the following can be considered as public investment in agriculture?

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Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which purposes...

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Consider the following statements regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP): 1. For cereals, pulses and ...

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Which one of the following is a grade of crude oil known as “West Texas Intermediate”?

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With reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is co...

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Consider the following statements regarding price indices in India: 1. The weightage of food in the ...

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Which action/policy is most likely to give India some immunity in the event of another global financ...

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If you withdraw Rs. 1,00,000 in cash from your Demand Deposit Account, what is the immediate effect ...

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What does the term “Interest Coverage Ratio” of a firm in India indicate?

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If the RBI adopts an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do?

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Consider the following statements regarding District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs): 1. They deli...

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In the context of the Indian economy, which of the following is included in non-financial debt?

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With reference to India's international trade, which of the following statements is correct regardin...

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With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which of the following is considered its major...

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“Gold Tranche” (Reserve Tranche) refers to:

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Consider the following statements regarding government securities in India: 1. Commercial Paper is a...

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With reference to India's Five-Year Plans, which of the following statements is correct? 1. From the...