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Indian Economy and Policy

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Indian economy and policy questions cover the structural dynamics and regulatory measures shaping the national market. Topics include foreign direct investment, taxation reforms, and government initiatives for growth. This section is highly relevant for competitive exams requiring economic awareness.

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Indian Economy and Policy Questions

Multiple choice economics agriculture sector profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing role of agriculture sector foreign trade in india

All of the following statements except one are correct about the foreign trade policy. Identify the incorrect statement.

  1. Certain thrust areas like agriculture, handlooms, handicrafts, etc have been identified.

  2. Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana started in 2004.

  3. 'Served from India' scheme had been started in 2007.

  4. The entry of FDI in India has been restricted.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All export and import-related performance is governed by the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), which is intended at enhancing the country's exports and use trade development as effective implementation of monetary growth and employment generation. 

In other words, the main objective of the Exim Policy is to speed up the economy from a low level of economic activities to a high level of economic activities by making it a worldwide orient animated economy and to get maximum benefits from expanding global market opportunities.

 Thus, the correct option is D.

Multiple choice political science peasants and farmers colonialism and tribal societies peasants and adivasi revolts policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule

The East India Company started a triangular trade between India-China-Britain

  1. to take balance of trade in favour of the company

  2. to get maximum profits

  3. to attain favour from China

  4. to get profit from India

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The British traders took opium from India to China and tea from China to England. Between India and England trade flowed both ways. By the early 19th century, exports of handlooms from India declined while the export of raw materials (silk and cotton) and foodgrains increased. From England, manufactured goods flowed into India leading to a decline of Indian artisanal production.
Multiple choice economics comparative studies of indian and chinese economies comparing indian and chinese economies comparative development experiences of india and its neighbours economics of development

Economic development in China can be attributed to open-door policy with regard to FDI inflow.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The open-door policy, which encouraged Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), was a fundamental driver of China's industrialization and economic modernization.

Multiple choice social studies discovery of universe famous space scientists and astronauts space exploration space communications

In recent years, India is earning large foreign exchange through the export of which of the following?

  1. Ores and Minerals

  2. Information Technology

  3. Agricultural Products

  4. Electrical goods

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In recent years, India is earning large foreign exchange through the export of information technology. The information technology in India is comprised of two-component, viz., Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and IT services. The sector has increased its contribution to India's GDP from 1.2% in 1988 to 7.7% in 2017.

Multiple choice economics public finance and budget black money and tax evasion meaning of tax direct taxes

As part of Banking Sector Reforms in 1991, Priority Sector was enlarged to include -

  1. Software

  2. Venture Capital

  3. Agro-Processing Industries

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Following the 1991 banking sector reforms, the definition of priority sector lending was expanded to include various sectors like agro-processing, venture capital, and software to boost economic growth.

Multiple choice history greater india promotion of indian culture and civilization trade between tamizhagam and rome education and cultural achievements

What were the impacts of India's contact with Iran?

  1. These contacts introduced features like pillars topped by capitals, inscriptions on pillars.

  2. Introduction of Kharoshti script in India.

  3. Introduction of new style of coinage in India.

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Achaemenid contact with India introduced administrative and cultural elements, including the use of Kharoshti script, pillar inscriptions, and new coinage styles. All these options are historically recognized impacts of this interaction.

Multiple choice geography globalization and trade mncs and impact of globalization effects of globalisation in india globalisation and the indian economy

Chinese toys have become popular in India because ___________.

  1. they are imported items

  2. they are easily available in the indian market

  3. they are innovative and cheap

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Because of the cheaper prices and new designs, Chinese toys become more popular in the Indian markets.

Multiple choice geography globalization and trade mncs and impact of globalization effects of globalisation in india globalisation and the indian economy

Which of the following is the major item of imports in India?

  1. Iron and steel products

  2. Chemical products

  3. Petroleum

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India imports 35% of its petroleum requirements from foreign. Petroleum comes from Iran, Kuwait, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. In 2004-05, petroleum worth Rs. 134095 crore were imported.

Multiple choice geography globalization and trade mncs and impact of globalization effects of globalisation in india globalisation and the indian economy

Before independence, India's foreign trade was confined to _____.

  1. Britain

  2. Commonwealth countries

  3. OPEC

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Prior to Independence, India's foreign trade was mainly confined to Britain. But now the table have turned. At present, India has maximum imports from and exports to European Union, Role of Japan, U.S.S.R., USA and Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in  India's foreign trade has increased substantially.

Multiple choice geography globalization and trade mncs and impact of globalization effects of globalisation in india globalisation and the indian economy

The multinational corporations provides lot of benefits as it ___________.

  1. increases the transfer of technology between nations

  2. they always produce the goods

  3. host countries progress is mostly dependent on them

  4. none of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A multinational company is one which has its main office in the home country and has many branches or subsidiaries in two or more country. Its main advantage is it increases the transfer of technology between the nations.

Multiple choice geography globalization and trade mncs and impact of globalization effects of globalisation in india globalisation and the indian economy

What can be a disadvantage to the home country of the  MNC's investing in other countries?

  1. Transfer of capital from home country to host country.

  2. No employment to the people.

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

MNC refers to those organisations who have their headquarters in the home country and subsidiaries in two or more country. When a MNC invests in other countries it directly increases employment in the countries where investment is done. Hence, it can be a disadvantage to the home country as employment decreases..

Multiple choice geography globalization and trade mncs and impact of globalization effects of globalisation in india globalisation and the indian economy

Multinational corporations, sometimes provide benefits to their home countries, except which one?

  1. Boost the industrial development in home country

  2. Allow for production of cheaper components for their products

  3. Marketing opportunities for the products produced in home country

  4. Shift the home country's technology overseas via licensing

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

MNC is an organisation which has its head office in the home country and subsidiaries in two or more countries. I t provides various benefits to the home countries:

  1. Boost the industrial development in the home country.
  2. Allow for production of cheaper components for their products.
  3. Marketing opportunities for the products produced in the home country.
But it does not shift home country technology overseas via licensing.

Multiple choice geography globalization and trade mncs and impact of globalization effects of globalisation in india globalisation and the indian economy

Choose the correct statement about factors regarding globalization in India :
I. Improvement in transportation technology.
II. Liberalization of foreign trade and foreign investment.
III. Favourable rules of WTO towards India in comparison to developed countries.
Choose the correct options from the codes given below:

  1. Only I and II

  2. Only I and III

  3. Only II and III

  4. Only III

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option II and III are correct; option C is the correct answer.

Reason:- Improvement in the transport sector facilitates globalization, it is not an outcome of globalization. 

Whereas Liberalization of foreign trade and Favorable rules under the developing countries category helped India to improve trade in the world. 

Multiple choice geography globalization and trade mncs and impact of globalization effects of globalisation in india globalisation and the indian economy

In the last decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted highest foreign direct investment inflows into India?

  1. Chemicals (excluding fertilizers)

  2. Services

  3. Food processing

  4. Telecommunication

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India is currently the world’s second-largest telecommunications market and has registered strong growth in the past decade and half. The Indian mobile economy is growing rapidly and is expected to contribute substantially to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).