Indian Economy Online Quiz



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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. In an economic term, output means – finished goods and services.

2. Input means – the resources used in production.

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

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Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. Market System is a system in which goods and resources are apportioned by consumers and producers.

2. Exchange is a managed system by which people trade with others.

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

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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 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Railway Infrastructure?”

A - 100%

B - 74%

C - 49%

D - 26%

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 5 - Which among the following does publish ‘World Economic Outlook?’

A - International Monetary Fund

B - World Bank

C - World Economic Forum

D - WTO

Answer : A

Explanation

World Economic Outlook is published biannually.

Answer : B

Explanation

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Answer : B

Explanation

MSME stands for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

Answer : B

Explanation

Renuka Ray was a distinguished freedom-fighter, social activist, and politician.

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Answer : D

Explanation

D. R. Gadgil, was an Indian economist and vice chairman of the Planning Commission of India.

Q 12 - Consider the following statements:

1. Balance of Trade (BoT) of a country is the record of all economic transactions between the residents of the respective country and the rest of the world in a given period.

2. Balance of Payment (BoP) of a country is the difference in value between a country's imports and exports.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : D

Explanation

Balance of Payment (BoP) of a country is the record of all economic transactions between the residents of the respective country and the rest of the world in a given period. & Balance of Trade (BoT) of a country is the difference in value between a country's imports and exports.

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

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Q 14 - In terms of total export, which among the following is the largest trading partner of India?

A - United States

B - China

C - UAE

D - UK

Answer : A

Explanation

The United States is the largest trading partner followed by UAE and Hong Kong.

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 16 - Which among the following provides soft loan to poor countries?

A - Asian Bank

B - IDA

C - IMF

D - IBRD

Answer : B

Explanation

IDA stands for International Development Association; its headquarters is located in Washington DC.

Answer : A

Explanation

A price ceiling is a government-imposed fixed price i.e. controlling or limiting - how high a price is charged for a particular product.

Q 18 - Which among the following is not an indirect tax?

A - Excise tax

B - Sales tax

C - Entertainment tax

D - Gift tax

Answer : D

Explanation

Gift tax is a direct tax.

Answer : D

Explanation

AAY has been implemented in 2000.

Q 20 - Major industry/ies, which are located in Kanpur region is/are …

A - Textile

B - Leather works

C - Chemical industry

D - A & B

Answer : D

Explanation

Besides, modern tanneries are also located in Kanpur.

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