History of Black Money in India

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What is the estimated amount of black money in India?

  1. 10 lakh crore

  2. 20 lakh crore

  3. 30 lakh crore

  4. 40 lakh crore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to a report by the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, the estimated amount of black money in India is around 30 lakh crore.

When was the term 'black money' first used in India?

  1. 1947

  2. 1962

  3. 1971

  4. 1984


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'black money' was first used in India in 1947, when the then Finance Minister, R. K. Shanmukham Chetty, referred to it in his budget speech.

What are the main sources of black money in India?

  1. Tax evasion

  2. Corruption

  3. Smuggling

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main sources of black money in India are tax evasion, corruption, smuggling, and other illegal activities.

What are the consequences of black money on the Indian economy?

  1. It leads to inflation

  2. It reduces government revenue

  3. It encourages corruption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Black money has a number of negative consequences on the Indian economy, including inflation, reduced government revenue, and increased corruption.

What are some of the measures that have been taken by the Indian government to curb black money?

  1. Demonetization

  2. Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act

  3. Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government has taken a number of measures to curb black money, including demonetization, the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, and the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act.

What is the impact of black money on the common man?

  1. It leads to higher prices

  2. It reduces job opportunities

  3. It increases poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Black money has a negative impact on the common man, leading to higher prices, reduced job opportunities, and increased poverty.

What is the role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in curbing black money?

  1. It regulates the flow of money in the economy

  2. It monitors suspicious transactions

  3. It imposes penalties on those who engage in black money transactions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RBI plays a crucial role in curbing black money by regulating the flow of money in the economy, monitoring suspicious transactions, and imposing penalties on those who engage in black money transactions.

What is the role of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in curbing black money?

  1. It investigates cases of black money

  2. It arrests and prosecutes those who engage in black money transactions

  3. It seizes the assets of those who are convicted of black money offenses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CBI plays a crucial role in curbing black money by investigating cases of black money, arresting and prosecuting those who engage in black money transactions, and seizing the assets of those who are convicted of black money offenses.

What is the role of the Income Tax Department in curbing black money?

  1. It collects taxes from individuals and businesses

  2. It investigates cases of tax evasion

  3. It imposes penalties on those who evade taxes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Income Tax Department plays a crucial role in curbing black money by collecting taxes from individuals and businesses, investigating cases of tax evasion, and imposing penalties on those who evade taxes.

What is the role of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in curbing black money?

  1. It collects and analyzes financial data

  2. It identifies suspicious transactions

  3. It shares information with law enforcement agencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FIU plays a crucial role in curbing black money by collecting and analyzing financial data, identifying suspicious transactions, and sharing information with law enforcement agencies.

What is the role of the public in curbing black money?

  1. They can report suspicious transactions to the authorities

  2. They can refuse to engage in black money transactions

  3. They can demand receipts for all transactions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The public plays a crucial role in curbing black money by reporting suspicious transactions to the authorities, refusing to engage in black money transactions, and demanding receipts for all transactions.

What are some of the challenges in curbing black money in India?

  1. The lack of political will

  2. The complexity of the black money network

  3. The lack of public awareness about black money

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges in curbing black money in India, including the lack of political will, the complexity of the black money network, and the lack of public awareness about black money.

What are some of the suggestions for curbing black money in India?

  1. Strengthening the legal framework

  2. Improving the enforcement of laws

  3. Raising public awareness about black money

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of suggestions for curbing black money in India, including strengthening the legal framework, improving the enforcement of laws, and raising public awareness about black money.

What is the future of black money in India?

  1. It will continue to exist

  2. It will be eradicated

  3. It is difficult to predict

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is difficult to predict the future of black money in India, as it depends on a number of factors, including the political will, the effectiveness of law enforcement, and the public's awareness of black money.

What is the impact of black money on the Indian economy?

  1. It leads to inflation

  2. It reduces government revenue

  3. It encourages corruption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Black money has a number of negative consequences on the Indian economy, including inflation, reduced government revenue, and increased corruption.

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