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Indian Economy Statistics
976 Questions
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.
Foreign direct investment limitsGlobal production rankingsGDP contribution sectorsSavings and growth rates
Indian Economy Statistics Questions
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1 lakh
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5 lakh
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10 lakh
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20 lakh
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25 lakh
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.
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Wheat
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Rice
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Sugar
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Sugarcane
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None of these
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.
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.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
India's mobile telecommunications market represents approximately 7% of global mobile connections, reflecting its position as one of the world's largest telecom markets by subscriber base. The other options (4%, 1%, 13%) are not aligned with historical market share data.
C
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Explanation
Tata Steel acquired Corus (formerly British Steel) in 2007 for approximately $12.1 billion, often rounded to 13 billion in business news. This was India's largest international acquisition at the time.
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Third
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Second
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Fifth
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Fourth
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.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The IMF estimated India's contribution to World GDP in PPP terms for 2007 at 4.6%, reflecting India's growing economic weight in the global economy. PPP measures purchasing power rather than nominal exchange rates.
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$25 billion
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$24·5 billion
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$26·25 billion
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20·5 billion
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.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
“High” is the correct answer note the word “an all time”
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ratio
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proportion
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number
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perception
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In context to the sentence “ratio” is the correct option.
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Delhi
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Kolkata
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Mumbai
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Surat
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Fifth
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Sixth
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Seventh
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Eighth
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Ninth
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Rank: 87 Country: India, Albania, Liberia, Jamaica
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Vietnam
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Kyrgyzstan
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Saudi Arabia
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Mozambique
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.