The Challenges of Fiscal Reforms in Economic Restructuring

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Which of the following is NOT a challenge of fiscal reforms in economic restructuring?

  1. High fiscal deficit

  2. Low tax revenue

  3. Inefficient public expenditure

  4. High economic growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

High economic growth is not a challenge of fiscal reforms in economic restructuring, but rather a goal that fiscal reforms aim to achieve.

What is the main objective of fiscal reforms in economic restructuring?

  1. To reduce the fiscal deficit

  2. To increase tax revenue

  3. To improve the efficiency of public expenditure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fiscal reforms in economic restructuring aim to achieve all of the above objectives.

What are the main sources of fiscal deficit in India?

  1. High government expenditure

  2. Low tax revenue

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main sources of fiscal deficit in India are both high government expenditure and low tax revenue.

What are the main challenges in increasing tax revenue in India?

  1. Large informal sector

  2. Inefficient tax administration

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main challenges in increasing tax revenue in India are both the large informal sector and inefficient tax administration.

What are the main challenges in reducing government expenditure in India?

  1. High subsidies

  2. Inefficient public sector enterprises

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main challenges in reducing government expenditure in India are both high subsidies and inefficient public sector enterprises.

What is the impact of fiscal deficit on the economy?

  1. It can lead to inflation

  2. It can lead to a rise in interest rates

  3. It can lead to a slowdown in economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fiscal deficit can lead to all of the above negative consequences for the economy.

What are the main challenges in implementing fiscal reforms in India?

  1. Political resistance

  2. Administrative challenges

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main challenges in implementing fiscal reforms in India are both political resistance and administrative challenges.

What are some of the key recommendations of the Kelkar Committee on Fiscal Reforms?

  1. Reduce the fiscal deficit

  2. Increase tax revenue

  3. Improve the efficiency of public expenditure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kelkar Committee on Fiscal Reforms recommended all of the above measures to address the challenges of fiscal reforms in India.

What is the main objective of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

  1. To simplify the tax system

  2. To increase tax revenue

  3. To reduce the fiscal deficit

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the GST in India is to achieve all of the above goals.

What are some of the challenges in implementing the GST in India?

  1. Complexity of the tax system

  2. Lack of preparedness of businesses

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main challenges in implementing the GST in India are both the complexity of the tax system and the lack of preparedness of businesses.

What is the impact of the GST on the economy?

  1. It can lead to an increase in tax revenue

  2. It can lead to a reduction in the fiscal deficit

  3. It can lead to a boost in economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GST can lead to all of the above positive consequences for the economy.

What are some of the key recommendations of the Fourteenth Finance Commission on fiscal reforms in India?

  1. Increase the share of states in central taxes

  2. Reduce the fiscal deficit

  3. Improve the efficiency of public expenditure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fourteenth Finance Commission recommended all of the above measures to address the challenges of fiscal reforms in India.

What is the main objective of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBMA) in India?

  1. To reduce the fiscal deficit

  2. To increase tax revenue

  3. To improve the efficiency of public expenditure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the FRBMA is to reduce the fiscal deficit.

What are some of the challenges in implementing the FRBMA in India?

  1. Political resistance

  2. Administrative challenges

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main challenges in implementing the FRBMA in India are both political resistance and administrative challenges.

What is the impact of the FRBMA on the economy?

  1. It can lead to a reduction in the fiscal deficit

  2. It can lead to a rise in interest rates

  3. It can lead to a slowdown in economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main impact of the FRBMA is to reduce the fiscal deficit.

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