Role of the Government in Development

Q.

Which of the following is not a development activity taken by the government?

1. Implementation of social welfare schemes
2. Maintenance of defence forces
3. Development of foreign policies
4. Expansion of a particular business

Q. Which of the following is a role of the government in the development of a country?

1. Fight wars with other countries
2. Reduce imports from other countries
3. Charge tax from individuals and corporates
4. Provide public goods to people and run various welfare schemes for the poor

Q. You are standing for the post of the Prime Minister. You are required to campaign for your developmental plans.

Which developmental plans will you implement?

1. Renovation of public buses
2. Employment for the economically weak
3. Free TV connection for all
4. Increased budget for the army

Q. The government undertakes activities like providing public transport, schools, and hospitals for the development of the country.

1. False
2. True

Q. The government owns certain companies called enterprises which provide important goods and services at affordable rates to the people.

1. private sector
2. public sector
3. service sector
4. primary sector

Q. Which companies are owned by the government to provide important goods and services at affordable rates to the people?

1. Private sector enterprises
2. Public sector enterprises
3. Public-private partnership enterprises
4. Public limited enterprises

Q. Who looks after the defence, law and order, foreign policies, etc. of India?

1. Income Tax Department
2. Government of India
3. Goods and Services Tax Council
4. Reserve Bank of India

Q. Identify the organisations that help in managing the day-to-day functioning of the economy through several institutions.

1. Security Exchange Board of India
2. Sports Development Authority of India
3. Competition Commission of India
4. National Educational Board of India