Indian Economy Online Quiz



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Q 1 - ‘Garibi Hatao’ (Growth with justice), was the main objective of ……………… five-year plan.

A - Third

B - Fourth

C - Fifth

D - Seventh

Answer : B

Explanation

The Fourth Five Year Plan was executed on the line ‘growth with stability.’

Q 2 - Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, launched by Narendra Modi Government, was implemented in …

A - 2015

B - 2016

C - 2014

D - Will be launched in 2017

Answer : C

Explanation

Launched on 2nd October 2014, the objective of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is to clean India by 2nd October 2019.

Q 3 - The slogan “from each according to his ability, to each according to his work” was popularized by …

A - Hegel

B - Marx

C - Marshal

D - Ricardo

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 4 - Which among the following is the largest exported item (of India)?

A - Petroleum products

B - Precious stones

C - Agricultural products

D - Heavy machinery

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Answer : A

Explanation

Indian Explosive Factory is located in Gomia in Hazaribagh (Jharkhand).

Q 7 - In terms of poverty, which among the following states has the least poverty?

A - Goa

B - Kerala

C - Tamil Nadu

D - Maharashtra

Answer : A

Explanation

With merely 5.09%, Goa has the least poverty followed by Kerala (7.05%) and Himachal Pradesh (8.06%).

Q 8 - Which among the following correctively defines the term ‘entrepreneurship?’

A - Ability to recognize opportunity

B - High will power to accept the risk

C - A very successful business

D - A & B

Answer : D

Explanation

Entrepreneurship means taking the financial risks in the hope of future profit.

Q 9 - In reference to International Monetary Fund (IMF), consider the following statements:

1. The primary purpose of IMF is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system.

1. The primary purpose of IMF is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system.

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 10 - Consider the following statements:

1. Janani Suraksha Yojana was set up on 2005.

2. Janani Suraksha Yojana will cover the women above 19 years old and falling in the category of below poverty line.

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

The objective of the Yojana is to reduce maternal and neo-natal mortality by promoting institutional delivery system (especially among the poor pregnant women).

Q 11 - Which among the following can correctly link with the term ‘MIBOR?’

A - Indian call money market

B - Stock exchange market

C - Food market

D - Personal Banking

Answer : A

Explanation

MIBOR stands for Mumbai Interbank Offer Rate.

Q 12 - The Agriculture and Rural Debt Relief Scheme (ARDRS) was introduced in …

A - 1993

B - 1997

C - 1989

D - 1990

Answer : D

Explanation

The objective of ARDRS is to exempt bank loans up to Rs. 10,000 of rural artisans and weavers.

Q 13 - How many people are living below the extreme poverty line?

A - About 10%

B - About 6%

C - About 13%

D - About 19%

Answer : A

Explanation

According to the most recent estimates (published by World Bank), in 2013, 10.7 percent of the world’s population were living on less than US$1.90 a day.

Q 14 - Consider the following statements:

1. Competition depends on some rules and regulations as guidelines so as an economic system is required.

2. An economic system comprises of many sets of rules, institutions, laws, values, and decision-making agents with the main of optimum allocation, distribution, growth, and stability.

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 15 - What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector of “Telecom Services?”

A - 100%

B - 74%

C - 49%

D - 26%

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 16 - Which among the following regions is not a center of rubber goods?

A - Thattekadu (Kerala)

B - Ambapur (Tamil Nadu)

C - Mumbai (Maharashtra)

D - Kapurthala (Punjab)

Answer : A

Explanation

Located in Punjab, Kapurthala is known for rail coaches.

Q 17 - Consider the following statements:

1. The National Goods Policy has passed with the objective to increase the production of capital goods from Rs.2,30,000 crores in 2014-15 to Rs.7,50,000 crores in 2025.

2. The policy has also objective to raise the direct and indirect employment from the current 8.4 million to 30 million.

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 18 - The Industrial Reconstruction Bank of India was introduced in …

A - 1993

B - 1997

C - 1984

D - 1985

Answer : D

Explanation

The objective of this bank is to provide loan to sick or closed industrial units for their reconstruction.

Q 19 - The Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme was introduced in …

A - 1993

B - 1997

C - 1984

D - 1985

Answer : D

Explanation

The objective of this scheme is to provide insurance to agricultural crops.

Q 20 - Consider the following statements:

1. The loan, which is taken for very short duration (for a few days per say), is known as ‘Call Money.’

2. The rate of interest of ‘Call Money’ is high.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : A

Explanation

The rate of interest of ‘Call Money’ is low.

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