Indian Economy Statistics

According to UNDP's Human Development Report 2006, India ranked 126th out of 177 countries on the Human Development Index. The HDI measures life expectancy, education, and standard of living. India's ranking reflected development challenges despite economic growth.

All three statements about India's Human Development Index (HDI) in 2007 are factually correct. India ranked 128th (down two places from 126), ranked 62nd on the poverty index among developing countries, and had an HDI of 0.619 which was above South Asia's average (0.611) but below the developing countries' average (0.691).

The tertiary sector (services) has shown consistent growth in India's GDP since 1980 due to economic liberalization and structural transformation. The constant option is incorrect because India's economy has undergone significant shifts from agriculture to services. The decreasing and fluctuating options don't reflect the actual trend of service sector dominance in post-1980 India.

With 858.37 million subscribers out of India's approximately 1.2 billion population in 2011, the mobile penetration rate comes to about 70%. This calculation represents the proportion of population with mobile subscriptions, reflecting the rapid expansion of telecom access during that period.

The Indian pharmaceutical industry was ranked as the world's fourth largest by volume in 2011, producing huge quantities of generic drugs. This leadership in generic manufacturing established India as the 'pharmacy of the developing world', though by value it ranked lower.

All are in the field of IT outsourcing and the other 2 are from Taiwan

India's agriculture sector contributes around 18-22% to GDP depending on the year and measurement methodology. Among the options given, 22% represents the approximate contribution when this question was framed. However, it has declined to about 15-18% in recent years.

Bharati Airtel launched its 3.5G (HSPA+) network in Sri Lanka in 2009, making option C correct. 3.5G represents an enhancement over basic 3G, offering faster data speeds. The company entered the Sri Lankan market with this advanced network technology. 2.5G was older technology (GPRS/EDGE), and 4G came later.

India's export share in total world trade was approximately 1.3% in 2009.

 Wherewithal is the necessary means. It is the correct answer as it represents all the necessary aids required. Guts is fortitude and determination. It is used with living things so is not the correct answer. Resouce is the source of support or aid. Resource is in a singular form hence is not the correct option. Momentum is an impelling force or strength hence is not the correct option.  

India's rubber production declined 7.3 per cent in 2009. The rubber production is expected to rise to 8.53 lakh tonnes in 2010 from the estimated 8.17 lakh tonnes in 2009.

The United States was the world's biggest arms supplier while China and India were the biggest importers of conventional weapons, according to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on March 15, 2010. The US remains the biggest arms supplier, accounting for 30 per cent of weapons exports. The main recipients of American weapons were South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Israel.

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.