Business Environment
11. Which of the following is NOT likely to be a benefit that host countries will obtain from MNCs?
- Technology transfer
- Import substitution
- The ability to impose high tax rates on them
- Job creation
Correct answer: (A)
Technology transfer
12. Which of the following can be a disadvantage to the host country of MNC investment:
- Drives out domestic competitors
- Sends profits abroad
- Threatens to leave if not "helped".
- Imports components
Correct answer: (A)
Drives out domestic competitors
13. National Income estimates in India is prepared by
- Planning Commission
- RBI
- Finance Ministry
- C.S.O
Correct answer: (D)
C.S.O
14. Mixed economy means
- Co–existence of small and large industries
- Promoting both agriculture and industries in the economy
- Co–existence rich and poor
- Co–existence of public and private sectors
Correct answer: (D)
Co-existence of public and private sectors
15. Black money in India
- Raises domestic prices
- Encourages lavish consumption
- Causes loss of revenue to the exchequer
- Effects all of the above
Correct answer: (D)
Effects all of the above
16. Income tax is an item of
- Concurrent List
- State list
- Union List
- Residuary List
Correct answer: (C)
Union List
17. Inflation, in theory occurs
- When prices of essential commodities outstrip income
- When money supply grows at a higher rate than GDP in real terms
- When exchange rate of domestic currency falls in foreign exchange markets
- When fiscal deficit exceeds balance of payments deficit.
Correct answer: (B)
When money supply grows at a higher rate than GDP in real terms
18. The objective of case-study is
- Remedial
- Diagnostic
- Educational
- All of the above
Correct answer: (C)
Educational
19. Which of the following regulates the working of stock markets in India?
- FEMA
- RBI
- SEBI
- Ministry of Finance
Correct answer: (C)
SEBI
20. Find the odd one out
- IOCL
- HPCL
- ONGC Ltd.
- ESSAR OIL
Correct answer: (D)
ESSAR OIL