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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

What is the share of the manufacturing sector in India's employment?

  1. 10-15%

  2. 15-20%

  3. 20-25%

  4. 25-30%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The manufacturing sector provides employment to around 15-20% of India's workforce.

Multiple choice

What is the contribution of the manufacturing sector to India's foreign exchange reserves?

  1. 15-20%

  2. 20-25%

  3. 25-30%

  4. 30-35%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The manufacturing sector contributes around 20-25% to India's foreign exchange reserves.

Multiple choice

What is the growth rate of the manufacturing sector in India in the last five years?

  1. 5-6%

  2. 6-7%

  3. 7-8%

  4. 8-9%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The growth rate of the manufacturing sector in India in the last five years has been around 7-8%.

Multiple choice

What is the contribution of the manufacturing sector to India's tax revenue?

  1. 15-20%

  2. 20-25%

  3. 25-30%

  4. 30-35%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The manufacturing sector contributes around 20-25% to India's tax revenue.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the government for the manufacturing sector's contribution to India's GDP?

  1. 25%

  2. 30%

  3. 35%

  4. 40%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The government aims to increase the manufacturing sector's contribution to India's GDP to 25% by 2025.

Multiple choice

What is the contribution of MSMEs to the Indian economy in terms of GDP?

  1. Around 25%

  2. Around 30%

  3. Around 35%

  4. Around 40%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

MSMEs contribute around 30% to the Indian economy in terms of GDP.

Multiple choice

What is the future outlook for MSMEs in India?

  1. Positive

  2. Negative

  3. Uncertain

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The future outlook for MSMEs in India is positive, with the government taking a number of initiatives to support the sector.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate value of the bilateral trade between India and the US in 2021?

  1. $100 billion
  2. $150 billion
  3. $200 billion
  4. $250 billion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The bilateral trade between India and the US in 2021 was approximately $150 billion.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the Skill India Mission for skilling the Indian workforce by 2022?

  1. 100 million

  2. 200 million

  3. 300 million

  4. 400 million
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The target set by the Skill India Mission for skilling the Indian workforce by 2022 is 400 million.

Multiple choice

What is the expected growth rate of the global hotel industry in the next five years?

  1. 2-3%

  2. 4-5%

  3. 6-7%

  4. 8-9%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The global hotel industry is expected to grow at a rate of 4-5% in the next five years, driven by rising disposable incomes, increasing travel demand, and the growth of the middle class in emerging markets.

Multiple choice

How much food is wasted in India annually?

  1. 50 million tons

  2. 100 million tons

  3. 150 million tons

  4. 200 million tons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to estimates, India wastes approximately 50 million tons of food annually, which is equivalent to the food requirement of 150 million people.

Multiple choice

How frequently is CPI data released in India?

  1. Monthly

  2. Quarterly

  3. Semi-annually

  4. Annually
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

CPI data in India is released monthly.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the Indian government for manufacturing exports by 2025?

  1. $500 billion
  2. $1 trillion
  3. $1.5 trillion
  4. $2 trillion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government has set a target of $1 trillion for manufacturing exports by 2025.

Multiple choice

What is the contribution of manufacturing exports to India's GDP?

  1. 15%

  2. 20%

  3. 25%

  4. 30%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Manufacturing exports contribute around 15% to India's GDP.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the Indian government for manufacturing imports by 2025?

  1. $500 billion
  2. $1 trillion
  3. $1.5 trillion
  4. $2 trillion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government has set a target of $1.5 trillion for manufacturing imports by 2025.