Fiscal Policy in India: Objectives and Instruments

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the objectives and instruments of fiscal policy in India. Fiscal policy is a branch of macroeconomic policy that uses government spending and taxation to influence the economy.
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What is the primary objective of fiscal policy in India?

  1. To promote economic growth

  2. To control inflation

  3. To reduce unemployment

  4. To achieve social justice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of fiscal policy in India is to promote economic growth by increasing aggregate demand and stimulating investment.

Which of the following is an instrument of fiscal policy?

  1. Government spending

  2. Taxation

  3. Interest rates

  4. Exchange rates


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government spending is an instrument of fiscal policy because it can be used to increase or decrease aggregate demand.

How does government spending affect aggregate demand?

  1. It increases aggregate demand

  2. It decreases aggregate demand

  3. It has no effect on aggregate demand

  4. It depends on the type of government spending


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Government spending increases aggregate demand by increasing the amount of money in circulation.

How does taxation affect aggregate demand?

  1. It increases aggregate demand

  2. It decreases aggregate demand

  3. It has no effect on aggregate demand

  4. It depends on the type of taxation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Taxation decreases aggregate demand by reducing the amount of money in circulation.

What is the difference between expansionary and contractionary fiscal policy?

  1. Expansionary fiscal policy increases aggregate demand while contractionary fiscal policy decreases aggregate demand

  2. Expansionary fiscal policy decreases aggregate demand while contractionary fiscal policy increases aggregate demand

  3. Both expansionary and contractionary fiscal policy increase aggregate demand

  4. Both expansionary and contractionary fiscal policy decrease aggregate demand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Expansionary fiscal policy increases aggregate demand by increasing government spending or reducing taxes, while contractionary fiscal policy decreases aggregate demand by decreasing government spending or increasing taxes.

What are the main objectives of fiscal policy in India?

  1. To promote economic growth and development

  2. To control inflation

  3. To reduce unemployment

  4. To achieve social justice

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The main objectives of fiscal policy in India are to promote economic growth and development, to control inflation, to reduce unemployment, and to achieve social justice.

Which of the following is not an instrument of fiscal policy?

  1. Government spending

  2. Taxation

  3. Public debt

  4. Interest rates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interest rates are not an instrument of fiscal policy because they are determined by the central bank, not the government.

How does fiscal policy affect the economy?

  1. It can stimulate or contract the economy

  2. It can affect the distribution of income

  3. It can affect the level of employment

  4. It can affect the rate of inflation

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Fiscal policy can stimulate or contract the economy, affect the distribution of income, affect the level of employment, and affect the rate of inflation.

What are the challenges of fiscal policy in India?

  1. The large size of the government budget deficit

  2. The high level of public debt

  3. The need to balance the objectives of economic growth, inflation control, and social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The challenges of fiscal policy in India include the large size of the government budget deficit, the high level of public debt, and the need to balance the objectives of economic growth, inflation control, and social justice.

What are the prospects for fiscal policy in India?

  1. The government is committed to reducing the budget deficit and public debt

  2. The government is implementing reforms to improve the efficiency of public spending

  3. The government is working to improve the tax system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The prospects for fiscal policy in India are positive because the government is committed to reducing the budget deficit and public debt, implementing reforms to improve the efficiency of public spending, and working to improve the tax system.

What is the role of the Reserve Bank of India in fiscal policy?

  1. It advises the government on fiscal policy

  2. It implements the government's fiscal policy

  3. It monitors the impact of fiscal policy on the economy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India advises the government on fiscal policy, implements the government's fiscal policy, and monitors the impact of fiscal policy on the economy.

What are the main instruments of fiscal policy in India?

  1. Government expenditure

  2. Taxation

  3. Public debt

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main instruments of fiscal policy in India are government expenditure, taxation, and public debt.

What is the impact of fiscal policy on the economy?

  1. It can affect aggregate demand

  2. It can affect the distribution of income

  3. It can affect the level of employment

  4. It can affect the rate of inflation

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Fiscal policy can affect aggregate demand, the distribution of income, the level of employment, and the rate of inflation.

What are the challenges of fiscal policy in India?

  1. The large size of the government budget deficit

  2. The high level of public debt

  3. The need to balance the objectives of economic growth, inflation control, and social justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The challenges of fiscal policy in India include the large size of the government budget deficit, the high level of public debt, and the need to balance the objectives of economic growth, inflation control, and social justice.

What are the prospects for fiscal policy in India?

  1. The government is committed to reducing the budget deficit and public debt

  2. The government is implementing reforms to improve the efficiency of public spending

  3. The government is working to improve the tax system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The prospects for fiscal policy in India are positive because the government is committed to reducing the budget deficit and public debt, implementing reforms to improve the efficiency of public spending, and working to improve the tax system.

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