DAY – 39: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015
21 July 2015
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1) Identify flaws in the existing PPP model and suggest modifications. (200 Words)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 4
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 3
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 3
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Which of the following is/are the recommendations of The Fourteenth Finance Commission?
- Tax devolution should be the primary route for transfer of resources to the States
- The commission has recommended states’ share in net proceeds of tax revenues be 32 per cent
- Reduce fiscal deficit to 3 per cent by 2016-2017
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Solution: b)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 1
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Solution: b)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 1
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following measures can ensure reduction in revenue deficit and fiscal deficit?
- Expenditure switching from consumption to investment
- Introduction of Goods and Sales Tax
- Borrowing only for capital formation
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Solution: d)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 2
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Solution: d)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 2
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
‘Debt – dynamic wedge’ or ‘Debt dynamics’ about which the Economic Survey – 2015 talks about, is defined as
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Solution: c)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 2
http://www.economist.com/blogs/dailychart/2011/11/debt-dynamics-0
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/realinterestrate.asp
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Solution: c)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 2
http://www.economist.com/blogs/dailychart/2011/11/debt-dynamics-0
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/realinterestrate.asp
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Which of the following acts and committees established the principle of aiming to bring the centre’s fiscal deficit down to 3 percent of GDP?
- Vijay Kelkar committee on fiscal consolidation
- FRMB Act
- SARFAESI Act
- Narasimhan Committee
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Solution: a)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 2
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Solution: a)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 2
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The estimated direct fiscal cost of subsidies is about 4 per cent of the GDP
- In India, price subsidies appear to have had a transformative effect on the living standards of the poor
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 3
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Solution: a)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 3
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
The Economic Survey 2015 argues that the allocations of subsidised kerosene should ‘naturally’ decline over the years. This is because
- PDS kerosene leakages are larger in richer states
- Kerosene consumption tends to decline as incomes rise
- Household demand for kerosene in India is declining
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Solution: c)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 3
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Solution: c)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 3
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
With reference to the Indian Financial System Code (IFSC Code), consider the following statements:
- It is a ten digit code that uniquely identifies a bank-branch participating in RTGS and NEFT fund transfer systems
- Recently Post Offices in India have also been given IFSC codes
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 3
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Solution: d)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 3
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
With reference to ‘stalling of projects’ in India, consider the following statements:
- The government’s stalled projects are predominantly in infrastructure
- The stalling rate of projects has been decreasing steadily during past three years
- At present the stock of stalled projects is about 10 percent of the GDP
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 4
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Solution: a)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 4
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
The ability of a company to pay the interest on its outstanding debt is measured using the Interest Coverage Ratio (ICR). If the value of ICR is lower than 1, what does it indicate?
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Solution: b)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 4
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Solution: b)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 4
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which one of the following is/are identified as flaws in the current model of Public Private Partnership?
- Contracts are over-dependent on market wisdom
- No reward for restructuring and renegotiating projects
- Existing contracts focus more on fiscal benefits than on efficient service provision
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Solution: d)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 4
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Solution: d)
The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 4
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