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Indian Economy Statistics

995 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.

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Indian Economy Statistics Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. $600 million
  2. $450 billion
  3. $1.5 trilliom
  4. $3.297 trillion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India's GDP (PPP) in 2008 was approximately $3.297 trillion, making it one of the largest economies in the world. PPP adjusts for cost of living differences between countries, providing a more accurate comparison than nominal GDP. Options A and B are orders of magnitude too small, while option C has a typo (trilliom) and is still too low.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. $4.25 trillion
  2. $500 trillion
  3. $0.35 trillion
  4. $1.21 trillion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India's GDP at official exchange rate in 2008 was $1.21 trillion. This is lower than the PPP figure because official exchange rates don't account for India's lower domestic price levels. Options A and B are unrealistically high, while C is too low for India's economy in 2008.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. $2,900
  2. $500
  3. $3,700
  4. $15,000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India's GDP per capita (PPP) in 2008 was approximately $2,900. This measures average economic output per person, adjusted for purchasing power. Options B and C are too low, while D ($15,000) is far too high for India in 2008 - that level represents developed economies.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 15.7%

  2. 31.3%

  3. 40.1%

  4. 44.6%

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

Foreign Direct Investment inflow in India rose to 40.1% in August 2009, reflecting strong investor confidence during the post-2008 financial crisis recovery period. This was a significant increase compared to previous months. The 15.7% and 31.3% options are too low, while 44.6% exceeds the actual August 2009 figure.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. 1.15 billion

  2. 0.9 billion

  3. 1.2 billion

  4. 1.19 billion

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

The stored answer 1.19 billion reflects India's population around 2010-2011. While the current population is higher (over 1.4 billion), 1.19 billion is the specific figure intended based on the provided options and historical context of the question.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 59

  2. 49

  3. 39

  4. 29

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

India's Cabinet approved raising FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) limit in insurance from 26% to 49%. This decision was part of economic reforms to attract more foreign investment. The question specifically asks about the FDI cap increase, making 49% the correct answer.