Read the following text carefully from ‘The Economic Times’ dated 8th June, 2023:
{“The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) rate-setting panel unanimously decided to keep the benchmark lending rate unchanged at 6.5%. The committee voted to remain focused on the withdrawal of accommodative monetary policy.”}
On the basis of the given text and common understanding, answer the following questions: (a) Identify and discuss the economic issue indicated in the above text.
Monetary Policy Decision: The RBI decided not to change the lending rate, indicating a cautious approach to prevent inflationary pressures while ensuring economic growth.
Withdrawal of Accommodative Policy: This signals a shift toward controlling liquidity in the economy to stabilize inflation.
___________ farming is a system that is helpful in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the ecological balance.
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
The present day rapid industrial growth in China can be traced back to the economic reforms introduced in 1978, where ________ .
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
(i) Initially reforms were initiated in agriculture, foreign trade and investment sectors.
(ii) The policy of dual pricing was adopted.
(iii) The Government revoked the policy of Special Economic Zones.
Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below:
Assertion (A): In the recent past, Indian economy has been facing the problem of jobless growth.
Reason (R): Jobless growth refers to a situation where an economy is able to produce more goods and services without generating additional employment.
Read the following statements carefully:
Statement 1: India, Pakistan, and China have similar physical endowments but totally different political systems.
Statement 2: Both India and Pakistan laid great emphasis on creating a large private sector.
Read the following statements carefully:
Statement 1: India, Pakistan and China have similar physical endowments, but totally different political systems.
Statement 2: Both India and Pakistan laid great emphasis on creating a large private sector.
___________ farming is a system that is helpful in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the ecological balance.
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
From the type of workers given in Column I, identify the correct nature of work in Column II:

“Information Technology can play a crucial role in rural development.”
Discuss briefly the given statement.
Discuss any two liberalization measures pertaining to the tax reforms, introduced by the government, during the economic reform process of 1991.
“Amita is a regular worker in a private firm that employs twelve hired workers.” Is she working in the formal/informal sector? Give valid reasons in support of your answer.