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Indian Economy Statistics

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Test your knowledge of Indian economy statistics with these targeted questions. The set covers foreign direct investment limits, global production rankings, and GDP contributions. This data is highly relevant for general awareness preparation.

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Indian Economy Statistics Questions

Multiple choice
  1. 1 lakh

  2. 5 lakh

  3. 10 lakh

  4. 20 lakh

  5. 25 lakh

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

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has joined the league of carmakers producing one million or more units a year on March 23, 2010. Suzuki Motor Corp Chairman Osamu Suzuki was present to see the roll-out of the one millionth vehicle - a red-coloured Swift.

Toyota, General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Honda, Renault, Hyundai, Suzuki and Nissan are among those who boast of production of a million units or more every year.

The first 'Maruti 800' was rolled out from Maruti's Gurgaon plant in December 14, 1983. In this period, the company has also seen internal changes. From being a joint venture - Maruti Udyog Ltd - between the government and Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp with the latter holding a minority stake of 26 per cent, it is now controlled by the Japanese firm. With it, its name has also been changed to Maruti Suzuki India.
Multiple choice
  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Sugar

  4. Sugarcane

  5. None of these

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

The Government of India decided to import wheat at approximately Rs.16 per kg while paying only Rs.8.50 per kg for domestic procurement for the Public Distribution System. This price differential reflected the higher international market prices and logistical costs of wheat imports during periods of domestic shortage. The policy aimed to maintain food security buffer stocks despite the higher import costs.

Multiple choice
  1. 4%

  2. 10%

  3. 12%

  4. 25%

  5. 48%

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

The agriculture sector's contribution to India's GDP has declined significantly over the decades. In 2007-08, it was approximately 16-18%, but the question appears to use older data where it was closer to 20-25% in the early 2000s. Among the given options, 25% is the closest reasonable choice for the timeframe, though it overestimates the 2007 actual figure.

Multiple choice
  1. Third

  2. Second

  3. Fifth

  4. Fourth

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

At the time of this question, India ranked fourth in the world in foreign exchange reserves, following China, Japan, and Russia. India's forex reserves have been steadily increasing due to strong FDI inflows and export growth.

Multiple choice
  1. $25 billion
  2. $24·5 billion
  3. $26·25 billion
  4. 20·5 billion

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

India received Foreign Direct Investment worth $24.5 billion in 2006-07, reflecting strong investor confidence in India's growth story. This was a significant increase from previous years, driven by reforms and economic liberalization.

Multiple choice
  1. Vietnam

  2. Kyrgyzstan

  3. Saudi Arabia

  4. Mozambique

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

India has announced a 500 million US Dollar Loan of Credit (LOC) to Mozambique to support infrastructure projects, agriculture and energy.India has extended a grant of 4.5 million Dollars for capacity building of Mozambique's police forces.