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Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Infrastructure associated with energy, transportation and communication is ___________________.

  1. Economic infrastructure

  2. Social infrastructure

  3. Modern infrastructure

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

 Economic infrastructure is kind of infrastructure in which economic activities are board. It includes electricity, railway and water. 

These are considered as the basic and essential requirements for the development of the economic growth. 

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Infrastructure is important because ______________________.

  1. Infrastructure contributes to economic development of a country

  2. modern agriculture largely depends on it

  3. efficient working of a modern industrial economy depends on it

  4. all of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 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, D is the correct option. 

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

For low-income countries, basic infrastructure services are _____.

  1. irrigation

  2. transport

  3. power

  4. all of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 

According to UN General Assembly, transport,  power and irrigation are the very basic elements of the state. A state must have these kinds of basic requirements. In, low income countries infrastructure is not seen and treated well so negligible growth took place. 
Hence, D is the correct option.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

How does modern agriculture depend on infrastructure?

  1. For speedy and large-scale transport of seeds, pesticides, fertilisers and the produce

  2. It depends on insurance and banking facilities because of its need to operate on a very large scale

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Agriculture is highly dependent on agriculture as agricultural productivity is increased by the set of infrastructure. Some countries' economic growth is mainly dependent on agriculture. So, agriculture must be boosted by means of proper infrastructure like electricity, roads, fertile land, etc. 
Hence, C is the correct option.
Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Infrastructure is divided into which two categories? 

  1. Primary and Secondary

  2. Direct and Indirect

  3. Conventional and Non-Conventional

  4. Economic and Social
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Infrastructure is divided into two categories: 

1. Social infrastructure: It is a type of infrastructure in which social services are boarded. It includes colleges, schools and hospitals. 

2. Economic infrastructure: It is kind of infrastructure in which economic activities are boarded. It includes electricity, railway and water.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Some of the services that come under infrastructure are __________.

  1. roads

  2. dams

  3. railways

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Infrastructure plays a significant role in the development of country's growth. It contains basic requirements of the state. It includes airport, sewage, roads, railways, dams and various other basic and essential elements. 
Hence, D is the correct option.
Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Which of the following is not a central news agency?

  1. Press Trust of India

  2. United News of India

  3. Times of India

  4. Hindustan Samachar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Times of India is a newspaper publication, not a news agency. PTI, UNI, and Hindustan Samachar are established news agencies in India.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Which of the following is true?

  1. India invests only 5% of its GDP on infrastructure

  2. India's expenditure on infrastructure is far below that of China and Indonesia

  3. India is yet to spend sufficient amount on infrastructure

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above . 

India is a developing country with the highest population. Percentage of revenue invested in infrastructure must be increased in order to boost economic growth. India is still little behind in agricultural technology. The Government of India is taking each conceivable activity to help the framework division. 

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Who presents Railway budget in India ?

  1. Railway Minister

  2. Chairman Railway Board

  3. Finance Minister

  4. Secretary, Railway
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Historically, the Railway Minister presented the Railway Budget in the Indian Parliament. Note that this practice was merged with the Union Budget in 2016, but the question refers to the traditional role.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

State whether the following statements are True or False.
Postal services will be faster if pincode is correct.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pincodes (Postal Index Numbers) are used by the postal department to identify specific geographic locations, which significantly speeds up the sorting and delivery process.