Indian Economy Online Quiz


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Following quiz provides Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) related to Indian Economy. You will have to read all the given answers and click over the correct answer. If you are not sure about the answer then you can check the answer using Show Answer button. You can use Next Quiz button to check new set of questions in the quiz.

Questions and Answers

Q 1 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Industrial Parks?”

A - 100%

B - 51%

C - 49%

D - 26%

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. The basic objective of Gandhian Model is to raise the material as well as the cultural level of India at mass level and provide them basic standard of life.

2. Gandhian Plan (of development) was brought out by Acharya S. N. Agarwal that later formed the basis of Gandhian model of growth.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 3 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Duty Free Shops?”

A - 100%

B - 74%

C - 49%

D - 26%

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 4 - Consider the following statements:

1. Money market deals with all short and long terms loans.

2. Capital market deals with only long term and medium term loans.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 5 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Banking- Public Sector?”

A - 100%

B - 74%

C - 49%

D - 20%

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Q 6 - What is the main objective of 12th Five Year Plan?

A - Poverty reduction

B - Unemployment reduction

C - Higher education

D - Sustainable growth

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Answer : D

Explanation

The vision is introduced by former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

Q 8 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Chit funds (in India)?”

A - 100%

B - 74%

C - 49%

D - 0%

Answer : D

Explanation

No FDI is allowed.

Q 9 - In reference to ‘take-out finance scheme, consider the following statements:

1. Banks lend normally to infrastructure projects, but sell a part of that loan to a third party after a certain period of time.

2. The scheme is designed to encourage commercial banks to lend more to the infrastructure sector.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 11 - Consider the following statements:

1. The condition in which, people work for lesser hours than they wish for, is known as underemployment.

2. The situation in which, people seem to be employed, but actually they are unemployed, is known as disguised unemployment.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 13 - Which among the following has least influence on exchange rate?

A - Goods and Services tax

B - Direct tax

C - Interest rates

D - People’s planning to invest in a big industry

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Q 14 - Service sector contributes about …………… in the total GDP.

A - 58%

B - 58%

C - 72%

D - 43%

Answer : A

Explanation

With about 58% of total contribution, service sector is the largest contributor to Indian GDP.

Answer : A

Explanation

Primary deficit is in fact the difference between fiscal deficit of the current year and interest payments on the previous borrowings.

Q 16 - The Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) was introduced in …

A - 1982

B - 1977

C - 1974

D - 1975

Answer : A

Explanation

The objective is to provide suitable opportunities of self-employment to the rural poor women.

Q 17 - Ludhiana is largely known for …

A - Cycle industry

B - Glass items

C - Fertilizers

D - Jute

Answer : A

Explanation

Ludhiana is one of the leading cycle manufacturing centers in India.

Q 18 - The headquarters of Spices Board is located in …

A - Bengaluru

B - Kottayam

C - Kolkata

D - Kochi

Answer : C

Explanation

It is established under the Spices Act, 1986.

Q 19 - In terms of total import, which among the following is the largest trading partner of India?

A - United States

B - China

C - UAE

D - UK

Answer : B

Explanation

China is the largest trading partner followed by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland.

Answer : A

Explanation

The scheme has been implemented in 1995-96.

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