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Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

The most important source of energy in India is?

  1. Coal

  2. Gas

  3. Petroleum

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

In India the most important source of energy is Coal. Coal is the largest source of electricity in India. Thermal power is the "largest" source of power in India

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Telecom Sector is considered as _____________.

  1. Priority sector

  2. Non-priority sector

  3. Infrastructural sector

  4. Sector with special status

  5. Core-Energy sector
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Telecommunications infrastructure is very similar. It is a physical medium through which all Internet traffic flows. This includes telephone wires, cables (including submarine cables), satellites, microwaves, and mobile technology such as fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Infrastructure associated with education, health and housing are included in _____.

  1. Economic infrastructure

  2. Social Infrastructure

  3. Modern infrastructure

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Social infrastructure is a type of infrastructure in which social services are board. It includes colleges, schools and hospitals. 
It basically supports the life of the community or advancement of the people of the state. These are also regarded as the basic facilities.
Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

In order to develop infrastructure in the country at a faster pace, the Govt of India has fixed some targets. In order to achieve this target, at present, how many kilometres of highway is required to be constructed per day?

  1. 5 km

  2. 10 km

  3. 15 km

  4. 20 km
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The target for highway construction in India has been ambitious, with the government aiming for significant daily construction rates, often cited around 20 km per day in recent policy contexts.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Which of the following is not considered infrastructural sector of the economy?

  1. Electricity

  2. Textile Sector

  3. Telecom

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

Infrastructure is something that is created to facilitate common public of the country to utilize the same for their own business which will bring development of general benefits to the common man. For instance if you have roads built, it will benefit the common man. Hospitals, railway station, airports etc fall in this category. Now textile industry doesn't fall in the same category. I guess that's why an industry is not a part of infrastructure.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

How does infrastructure contribute to economic development of a country?

  1. Increasing the productivity of the factors of production

  2. Improving the quality of life of its people

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The life of people is highly modernized if the infrastructure is well maintained. The productivity will automatically rise because of perfect labour. 
Infrastructure plays a direct role in state's development and economical growth. Agriculture is highly dependent on infrastructure. 
It contains basic essential elements like airport, railways, roads, dams, hospitals, etc. 
Hence, infrastructure is very important source of developing a nation.
Therefore, C is the correct option.
Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Which of the following is false?

  1. India should boost its infrastructure investment

  2. In any country, as the income rises, the composition of infrastructure requirements changes significantly

  3. As economies become larger, the share of agriculture in the economy expands and lesser service-related infrastructure is required

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option C. 

As agriculture expands the revenue will automatically rises as by the means of foreign and exchange of trade. Also, employment opportunities rises as for those who are not educated by means of wager. So, overall of agriculture expands then infrastructure will also develop. 

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Which of the following is not true?

  1. Improvements in sanitation have a large impact on reducing morbidity from major waterborne diseases

  2. Infrastructure contributes to economic development of a country

  3. Inadequate infrastructure can have multiple adverse effects on health

  4. Modern agriculture does not depend on infrastructure
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Modern agriculture is highly dependent on infrastructure. It increases farm profitability and brings down cultivation expenses. By these means economic growth will also took place of a nation.  It is recognized that framework assumes a vital job in delivering bigger multiplier impacts in the economy with agricultural development.
Hence, D is the correct option.