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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 2019

15. In the parlance of financial investment, the term bear denotes
A. An investor, who feels that the price of a particular security is going to fall
B. An investor, who expects the price of a particular share to rise
C. A shareholder, who has an interest in a company, financially or otherwise
D. Any lender, whether by making a loan or buying a bond

16. Consider the following statements
1. The current Economic Census is the seventh in the series so far conducted in India.
2. The Economic Census in India is undertaken by the Department of Economic Affairs (Union
Ministry of Finance).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both l and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

17. According to the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management [FRBM].
Act. 2003 and FRBM Rules, 2004, the Government is under obligation to present three
statements before the parliament along with the Annual Budget. Which one of the following is
not one of them?
A. Macroeconomic Framework Statement
B. Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
C. Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement
D. Statement showing Short term Fiscal Policy

18. As per the Economic Survey 2007-2008, which one of the following is the largest source of

revenue of the Government of India?
A. Excise Duty
B. Personal income Tax
C. Corporation Tax
D. Customs Duties

19. The acronym SRO, being used in the capital market for various market participants, stands
for which one of the following?
A. Self regulatory Organisations
B. Small Revenue Operators
C. Securities Roll-back Operators
D. Securities Regulatory Organisations

20. Consider the following statements
1. Food for Work Programmed was launched in India during the 10th Five Year Plan.
2. The Planning commission in India is a constitutional body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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