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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 estimated global market size of health and wellness tourism?

  1. $4.2 trillion
  2. $6.3 trillion
  3. $8.5 trillion
  4. $10.7 trillion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The global market size of health and wellness tourism is estimated to be around $6.3 trillion, highlighting its significant economic impact.

Multiple choice

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

  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 GDP from 16% to 25% by 2025 under the Make in India initiative.

Multiple choice

What is the government's target for reducing import dependence in the pharmaceuticals sector under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The government aims to reduce import dependence in the pharmaceuticals sector by 50% by 2025 under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate contribution of agriculture to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

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

Agriculture contributes approximately 20% to India's GDP, making it a significant sector of the economy.

Multiple choice

What is the projected global dependency ratio in 2050?

  1. 26.4%

  2. 30.5%

  3. 34.6%

  4. 38.7%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The projected global dependency ratio in 2050 is 34.6%.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated value of the global Indian food industry?

  1. $100 billion
  2. $200 billion
  3. $300 billion
  4. $400 billion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The global Indian food industry is estimated to be worth $100 billion, making it one of the most popular cuisines in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the target of SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure for increasing the share of manufacturing in the global gross domestic product (GDP)?

  1. Increase the share of manufacturing in the global GDP to 15%

  2. Increase the share of manufacturing in the global GDP to 20%

  3. Increase the share of manufacturing in the global GDP to 25%

  4. Increase the share of manufacturing in the global GDP to 30%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The target of SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure for increasing the share of manufacturing in the global gross domestic product (GDP) is to increase the share of manufacturing in the global GDP to 20%.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate contribution of the handicrafts sector to India's GDP?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The handicrafts sector contributes approximately 5% to India's GDP. This sector is a significant contributor to the country's economy, providing employment to millions of artisans and craftsmen.

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
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), India wastes approximately 100 million tons of food annually.

Multiple choice

How often is the World Economic Outlook published?

  1. Annually

  2. Semi-annually

  3. Quarterly
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Economic Outlook is published semi-annually.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated size of the sportswear retail market in India?

  1. $10 billion
  2. $15 billion
  3. $20 billion
  4. $25 billion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sportswear retail market in India is estimated to be worth around $20 billion.

Multiple choice

What is the future outlook for sportswear retail in India?

  1. Positive

  2. Negative

  3. Neutral

  4. Uncertain
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The future outlook for sportswear retail in India is positive, due to the growing demand for sportswear, increasing disposable incomes, and rising popularity of sports.

Multiple choice

What is the contribution of natural resources to India's GDP?

  1. Less than 5%

  2. 5-10%

  3. 10-15%

  4. 15-20%

  5. More than 20%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Natural resources contribute between 10% and 15% to India's GDP.

Multiple choice

How many jobs have been created under the Make in India initiative?

  1. 10 million

  2. 20 million

  3. 30 million

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

As of 2022, the Make in India initiative has created over 20 million jobs in India.

Multiple choice

What is the target for India's exports under the Make in India initiative?

  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 target for India's exports under the Make in India initiative is $1 trillion by 2025.