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Indian Economic Thought and Economists

This quiz tests your knowledge on prominent Indian economists, their theories, and economic policies in India.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the father of Indian economics?

  1. Chanakya
  2. Kautilya
  3. Aryabhata
  4. Bhaskara II
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main focus of the Arthashastra?

  1. Political science
  2. Economics
  3. Military strategy
  4. Social welfare
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the economic model developed by Amartya Sen?

  1. The Capability Approach
  2. The Theory of Social Choice
  3. The Arrow-Debreu Model
  4. The Solow-Swan Model
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian economist is known for his work on poverty and inequality?

  1. Amartya Sen
  2. Jagdish Bhagwati
  3. Manmohan Singh
  4. Raghuram Rajan
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the economic policy framework introduced by Manmohan Singh in India?

  1. The New Economic Policy
  2. The Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization Policy
  3. The Look East Policy
  4. The Make in India Policy
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian economist is known for his work on behavioral economics?

  1. Abhijit Banerjee
  2. Esther Duflo
  3. Michael Kremer
  4. Richard Thaler
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the economic theory developed by Jagdish Bhagwati?

  1. The Immiserizing Growth Theory
  2. The Theory of Comparative Advantage
  3. The Theory of Second Best
  4. The Theory of Economic Development
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian economist is known for his work on development economics?

  1. Amartya Sen
  2. Jagdish Bhagwati
  3. Manmohan Singh
  4. Raghuram Rajan
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the economic policy framework introduced by Raghuram Rajan in India?

  1. The New Economic Policy
  2. The Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization Policy
  3. The Look East Policy
  4. The Make in India Policy
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian economist is known for his work on monetary policy?

  1. Raghuram Rajan
  2. Urjit Patel
  3. Subramanian Swamy
  4. Yashwant Sinha
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the economic theory developed by Urjit Patel?

  1. The Inflation Targeting Framework
  2. The Theory of Comparative Advantage
  3. The Theory of Second Best
  4. The Theory of Economic Development
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian economist is known for his work on fiscal policy?

  1. Yashwant Sinha
  2. Arun Jaitley
  3. Manmohan Singh
  4. P. Chidambaram
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