Indian Economy Flashcards

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The term ‘mixed economy denoted

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Existence of both private and public sectors

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In an economy,the sectors are classified into public and private on the basis of

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Ownership of enterprises

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The “ Dual economy’ is a mixture of

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Traditional agriculture sector and modern industrial sector

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Which sector of Indian economy has shown remarkable expansion during the last decade?

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Tertiary sector

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When development in economy takes place, the share of tertiary sector in National income

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Keeps on increasing

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It will be true to classify India as

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A labour surplus economy

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Mixed Economy

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Where public sector exits along with the private sector in national economy

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The Indian Economy is characterised by

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  1. Pre-dominance of agriculture
  2. Low per capita income
  3. Massive Unemployment
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In India, planned economy is based on

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Socialist system

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Economic liberation in India started with

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Substantial changes in industrial licensing policy

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A firm sells new shares worth 1000INR direct to individuals. This transaction will cause

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No impact on Gross National Product

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Which is included in the private income arising in a country

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  1. Factor income from net domestic product
  2. Net factor income from abroad
  3. Current transfers from government

NOT: Current Payments on Foreign loans

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In India, agriculture income is calculated by

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Output method

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Who coined the term ‘Hindu rate of growth’ for Indian economy?

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Raj Krishna

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GDP at factor cost is

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GDP minus indirect taxes plus subsidies

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Per capita income is obtained by dividing National Income by

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Total population of the country

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Which one of the following is a development expenditure?

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Irrigation expenditure

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Gross Domestic Produt GDP is defined as the value of all

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Final goods and services produced in an economy in a year

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Depreciation is equal to

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Gross National Product - Net National Product

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Which one of the following is a method of measurement of national Income?

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  1. Value Added Method
  2. Income Method
  3. Expenditure Method

NOT: Investment Method

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Net National Product NNP of a country is

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GNP minus depreciation allowances

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National Income is based on the

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Production of goods and services

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Which of the following is definitely a major indication of the state of the economy of a country?

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Rate of GDP growth

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Which of the following can be called as a part of the service sector?

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Banking

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Many a times we read a term in financial newspapers GDP. What is the full form of the same?
A gross domestic product
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In terms of economics, the total value of the output (goods and services) produced and income received in a year by a domestic residents of a country put together is called
Gross National Product
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Which of the following is the correct definition of the term National income?
This is the measure of the volume of commodities and services turned out during a given period counted without duplication
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Which of the following is equivalent to National Income?
Net National Product at factor cost
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Fact
1. Per Capita Income of India does not give a complete picture of the economic growth of the country 2. per capita income of a country is not independent of the size of its population
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Which sector of Indian Economy contributes largest to the Gross National Product?
‘Tertiary sector
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National Income estimates in India are prepared by
Central statistical organisation
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Per capita income of a country derived from
National Income and Population both
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The main source of National income in India is
Service Sector
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The base year for computation of National lncome in India is
1993-94
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In India, Hindu Rate of Growth is associated with which of the following
National Income
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Which one of the following is an example of economic overheads?
1. Schools 2. Sanitary Facilities 3. Roads and Railways NOT: Coal Mines
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In India, service sector includes
Transport and communication Hotels
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In India, tertiary sector includes
Trade and transport Finance and Real Estate
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Hindu Rate of Growth refers to the rate of growth of
GDP
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Who had estimated National Income in India first?
Dadabhai Naoroji
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Who wrote a book describing the theory of economic drain of India during British rule?
Dadabhai Naoroji
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As the economy develops, the share of the tertiary sector in the GDP
Increases
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The National Income of a country is
Sum total of factor incomes
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In an open economy, the National Income (Y) of the economy is ( C = Consumption, I = Investment, G = Government expenditure, X = Total exports, M = Total import)
Y=C+I-G+(X-M)
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The new GDP series released by the CSO in February, 1999 is with reference to base price of
1993-94
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The per capita income in India was 20INR in 1967-68 was ascertained for the first time by
Dadabhai Naoroji
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The growth rate of Per capita income at current prices is higher than that of Per Capita Income at constant prices, because the latter takes into account the rate of
Increase in price level
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The most appropriate measure of a country’s economic growth is its
Gross Domestic Product
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The term National Income represents
Gross National Product at market price minus depreciations and indirect taxes plus subsidies
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The descending order of these states with reference to their level of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product is
1. Maharashtra 2. Gujarat 3. Karnataka 4. Tamil Nadu
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Which one among the following countries has the lowest GDP per capita
India
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Which one of the following is correct sequence in the decreasing order of contribution of different source to the Gross Domestic Product of India?
Service-Industry-Agriculture
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Under which of the following circumstances may ‘capital gains’ arise?
1. When there is a natural increase in the value of the property owned 2. When you purchase a painting and there is a growth in its value due to increase in its popularity
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In India, in the overall Index of Industrial production, the Indices of Eight core Industries have a combined weight of 37.90% Which of the following are among those eight core industries ?
1. Cement 2. Fertilizers 3. Natural Gas 4. Refinery products 5. Textiles
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Hindu growth rate is related to
GDP
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Under which plan did the Government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to Green Revolution/
Third five year plan
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The second five year plan was based on
Mahalanobis Model
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The planning commission of India is
A non statutory body
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Mahalanobis Model has been associated with which give year plan?
Second Five Year Plan
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Which plan gave emphasis on removal of poverty for the first time?
Fifth
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The period of the Eleventh Five Year plan is
2007-2012
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The planning commission of India was constituted in the year
1950
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Which one of the following is correct
1. First five year plan : 1951-56 2. Second Five year plan : 1956-61 3. Third Five year plan : 1961-66 Not : Fourth five year plan : 1966-71
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In the post independence period, economic reforms were first introduced in India under
PV Narasimha Rao Government 1990
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Only one of the following can be the ex-officio chairman of the planning commission. He is the
Prime Minister
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Which of the following is an extra-constitutional and non-statutory body?
Planning commission
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A rolling plan refers to a plan which
Changes its allocations and targets every year
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Which one of the following Fiver Year plans of India had growth with social justice and equality for achieve in its goal as the main focus
IX
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Which of the following is/ are included in ‘Deficit Financing’ in India. There term is used frequently in economic planning
1. Borrowing from the Reserve Bank of India 2. Issue of new currency notes 3. Withdrawal of past balances/surpluses etc
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Which one of the following is within the duties of the planning commission?
1. To define the stage of growth and suggest allocation of resources 2. To make an assessment of the material, capital and Human Resources of the country 3. To prepare the annual central budget NOT: To determine the nature of machinery required for implementation of plan proposals
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Which Five year plan had an objective of ‘Rapid industrialisation with particular emphasis on development of basic and heavy industries?
Second
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Which is the highest body that approves Five year plans in the country?
national Development council
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In India, the concept of ‘minimum needs’ and directed anti - poverty programmes’ were the innovation of
Five five year plan
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9th Plan in India covers the period of
1997-2002
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What is the Tenth Plan period?
Year 2002 - 2007
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When was the Planning Commission established?
15th March 1950
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Economic Planning on
Concurrent list
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The outline of second five year plan was made by
PC Mahalanobis
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NABARD was established in
6th Five year plan
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The main objective of the 12th five year plan 2012-17
Faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth
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The period of Plan holiday in India was
1966-69
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The rolling plan concept in national planning was introduced by
The JANTA PARTY Government
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In which Five year plan, the main objective was the eradication of poverty
Fifth five year plan
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Which of the following is a constitutional group?
1. Election commission 2. Finance Commission 3. Inter-State Council NOT: Planning Commission
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The rolling plan for backward countries was suggested by
Gunnar Myrdal
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Which one of the following statements not is true?
Planning commission is the highest decision-making body for planning in India
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__________ is the chairman of planning commission
Prime Minister
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The national development council is preside over byt he
Prime minister of India
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Secretary of the planning commission is also the
Secretary for the National Development council
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The final authority in India to adopt the Five Year plan for the country vests in
The national development council
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The National Development council
1. Discuss progress of the National Plan 2. Suggests the way to achieve goals of the National Plan 3. Gives guidelines to formulate the National Plan
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The slogan ‘Garibi Unmulan’ (Poverty eradication) was given in which Five year plan?
Fifth plan
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In which Five year plan, Economic development Rate was maximum/
10th Five year plan
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In which one of year ‘Rolling plan’ was in operation in India/
1978-79
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Inclusive growth would necessitate
1. Development of infrastructure facilities 2. Revival of agriculture 3. Increase availability of social service such as education and health
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The theme of the approach paper of the Eleventh Five Year Plan has been
Towards faster and more inclusive growth
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National Development council was constituted on
August 6, 1952
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Planning was considered a prerequisite
1. For balanced socio-economic development 2. For extending the benefits of development in an even manner 3. For focussing on removal of regional disparities 4. For maximising the utilisation of available resources
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National Horticulture Mission was launched in which of the following Five Year Plans?
10th Five Year Plan
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‘Twenty Point Programme’ (Beessutri Karyakrama) was first launched in the year?
1975
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Which of the following is an extra-constitutional body?
Nithi Ayog
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Who was the first chairman of Planning commission of India?
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
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Who presides over the National Development Council of India?
Prime Minister of India
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Planning in India, in real sense, began with the second five year plan. Who was the architect of Indian Planning?
PC Mahalanobis
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Which of the following experienced the fastest expansion during the plan in India?
Services
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Whose name is associated with formulation of planning strategy in Second Five Year Plan?
Prasanta Chandra (PC) Mahalanobis
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Primary emphasis during Second Plan was laid on the development of
basic and key industries
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The iron and steel plants of Rourkela and Durgapur were conceived under the
Second five year plan
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National Development Council (NDC) deals with
The approval of Five year plans
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The real introduction of Decentralized Planning in India was made for the first time during the
9th plan
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The major emphasis in the First Five year plan was on
Agriculture
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Rourkela Steel plant was set up with the assistance from
West Germany
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Planning Commission was established in 1950 through
An executive order
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During the Five Year Plan was the Emergency clamped, new elections took place and the Janata party was elected?
Fifth
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The ___________ plan emphasized on the establishment of heavy industries
Second Five year
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The Third Five year plan introduced the concept of __________________
Import substitution as a strategy for industrialization
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Inclusive growth as enunciated in the eleventh five year plan does include one of the following
1. Reduction of poverty 2. Extension of employment opportunities 3. Reduction of gender inequality NOT: strengthening of Capital market
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In the context of India’s five year plans, a shift in the pattern of industrialisation, with lower emphasis of heavy industries and move on infrastructure begins in
Sixth plan
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Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objectives of inclusive growth?
1. Promoting self help groups 2. Promoting micro, small and medium enterprises 3. Implementing the rights to education act
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The planning commission has been abolished by The Prime Minister
Narendra Modi
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The Government of India has established NITI Ayodhya to replace the
Planning Commission
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NITI Aayoga came into existence on
1st January 2015
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Economic survey of India is related to
Ministry of Finance
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Who opposed planned Development in India’
Mahatma Gandhi
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Which amongst the following states/uts has identified tribal community?
1. Chhattisgarh 2. Maharashtra 3. Karnataka Not: Haryana
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Which amongst the following states/uts has identified tribal community?
1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Orissa 3. Andhra Pradesh Not : Delhi
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According to census 2001, what is the percentage of male literacy?
75.85
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Which state of India has recorded the highest rate of population growth in the last census 2001
Nagaland
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What is the correct order of towns on the basis of population - size (census 2001)
Greater Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore
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Identify the Indian State which has the lowest sex ratio
Haryana
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Population density is defined as the number of persons
Per square kilometer
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A high growth rate of population is characterised by
High birth and low death rate
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The most literate Union Territory in India is
Lakshadweep
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Which State of India has the largest area?
Rajasthan
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In the history of Indian population, which duration period is referred to as ‘ a great leap forward’?
1951-1961
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During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
1911-21
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The 2011 Census could be the
15 th Census
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Which one of the following is a characteristic of the population of a developed country?
1. Low birth rate and low death rate 2. High proportion of urban population 3. Low growth rate of population NOT: High birth rate and high death rate
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Which among the following states has highest sex-ration in 2011?
Tamil Nadu
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Which is the largest state of India, population wise according to 2001 census?
Uttar Pradesh
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Census of population in India is done after
10 years
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What is the total population of India in cores according to 2001 census?
102.70
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Which one among the following states has the highest density of population
Bihar
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As per census 2001, among the following hill states of India, which one has the highest literacy rate?
Himachal Pradesh
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What is the percentage of India’s population to the world’s population ?
16%
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The least populated State in India is
Sikkim
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Many a times we read about Fertility rate in economic literature. What is fertility rate?
The number of children born to an average woman during her reproductive years
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Which one of the following Paris is correctly matched?
West Bengal - Highest density of population
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The decadal growth in the population of India during 1991-2001 is close to
21%
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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of union territories of India in the increasing order of their area?
Lakshadweep-Chandigarh-Puducherry-Andaman and Nicobar island
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Which one of the following states/uts of the country has more than 50% tribal population of the total population?
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
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The percentage of urban population to total population in India is
27.80%
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When did India’s population touch 100 crore mark?
May 2002
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The major emphasis in the First five year plan was on
Agriculture
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Rourkela steel plant was setup with the assistance from
West Germany
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Planning commission was established in 1950 through
A executive order
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During which five year plan was the emergency clamped, new elections took place and the Janta party was elected?
Fifth
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The second five year plan, emphasized on the establishment of
Heavy industries
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The third five year plan introduced the concept of
Import substitution as a strategy for industrialisation
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Inclusive growth as enunciated in the eleventh five year plan does include
1. Reduction of poverty 2. Extension of employment opportunities 3. Reduction of Gender inequality NOT: strengthening of capital market
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In the context of India’s Five year plans a shift in the pattern of industrialisation, with lower emphasis of heavy industries and move on infrastructure begins in
Sixth plan
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Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth?
1. Promoting self help groups 2. Promoting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises 3. Implementing the rights to education act
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The planning commission has been abolished by the prime minister
Narendra Modi
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The Govenment of India has established NITI ayog to replace the
Planning commission
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NITI Aayoga came into existence on
1st January 2015
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Economic survey of India is related to
Ministry of Finance
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Who opposed planned Development in India?
Mahatma Gandhi
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Which amongst the following States/UTs has identified tribal community?
1. Chhattisgarh 2. Maharashtra 3. Karnataka NOT: Haryana
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Which amongst the following States/UTs has identified tribal community?
1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Orissa 3. Andhra Pradesh NOT: Delhi
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According to Census 2001, what is the percentage of male literacy
75.85
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Which State of India has recorded the highest rate of Population growth in the last Census 2001?
Nagaland
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What is the correct order of towns on the basis of population size (census 2001)?
greater Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
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Identify the Indian state which has the lowest sex ration
Haryana
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What is the sex ration in India as per Census 2001?
933 females per 100 males
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What is the rank of Bihar in view of population in India?
3rd
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Which is the ‘Great Division Year’ in the history of population growth in 1921?
1921
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Which state has the lowest literacy rate according to 2001 census report?
Bihar
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According to the census 2001, the density of population in India (per square km) is:
324
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What is the total population of India according to 2001 Census?
1,02,87,37,436
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The increase in literacy rate in India during 1991-2001 is
12.6%
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The three largest states of India in order of area are
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
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The state having the highest density of population is
West Bengal
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Which of the following is most urbanised state of India?
Goa
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As per 2001 census, the least density populated state of India is
Arunachal Pradesh
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Assertion : China’s growth of population has dramatically slowed down
Reason: It’s fertility rate has declined due to one child per family norm
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According to Census 2001, the second most populous state of the country is :
Maharashtra
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In which State of India, the sex ration is more than 1000
Kerala
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According to the 2001 census, Maharashtra has the largest urban population and it is followed by
Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu
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The state which has the highest percentage of literate unemployed in India is
Kerala
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Who amongst the following are the most literate in India as per 2001 census?
Jains
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The first census in India during the British period was held during the tenure of
Lord Mayo
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According to increasing population, arrange the following states and find out correct answer from the code
1. Madhya Pradesh 2. West Bengal 3. Maharashtra 4. Uttar Pradesh
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By 2001 literacy average in India touched
65.38%
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Which of the following states has shown highest decadal growth of population during 1991-2001?
65.38%
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Which of the following states has shown highest decadal growth of population during 1991-2001?
Nagaland
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The correct sequence of metropolitan cities on the basis of population size, in the decending order, as per census of 2001 is
Greater Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai
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As per the census of 2001, the least urbanised state of India is
Himachal Pradesh
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Which one of the following statement is true?
Uttar Pradesh has more than twice the population density of India
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As per 2001 Census which one of the following is a megacity of India?
1. Ahmedabad 2. Chennai 3. Bengaluru NOT: Ranchi
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As per 2001 census the largest number of Million cities are in the state of
Uttar Pradesh
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The four most populous states of India are
1. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal
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In India, the highest decline in sex ratio during 1991-2001 has been observed in
Daman and Diu
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In India the highest concentration of slum population is in the state of
Maharashtra
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As per 2001 census the female literacy rate was the highest in the state of
Kerala
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Which one of the following is the correct ascending order of the states in terms of urban population as per 2001 census?
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, UP and Maharashtra
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Out of every ___ persons in the world one is Indian
6/7
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Which one of the following states of India has the highest literacy?
Kerala___Mizoram
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Which one of the following Union Territories of India has more females than males?
Puducherry
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The highest average annual exponential growth rate in India’s population has been recorded during the decade of
1961-71
210
The highest percentage increase in India’s literacy has been observed during
191-2001
211
The share of million cities to the total urban population of India 2001 is about
23 percent
212
According to Census 2001, the percentage of the scheduled tribes population in India is
8.20
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Which one of the following states is most urbanised per 2001 census report
Tamil Nadu
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Which one of the following states of INdia has a million city as per 2001 census report
Jharkhand
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More than one-third of India’s population is concentrated in the states of
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar
216
According to 2001 census, three states having maximum urban population of the country are
Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka
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The largest percentage share of the scheduled castes population is
Punjab
218
About 30% of India’s area lies in the three states of
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
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About one-third of India’s cattle population is found in three states are
Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh
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In Indian states the tribal population is largest in
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
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States in descending order in terms of urbanisation
Tamil Nadu Maharashtra Gujarat West Bengal
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The decadal growth of urban population (in percent) was highest in India during
1971-81
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The smallest million city of India is
Rajkot
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Which one of the following classes of towns are included in the category of small towns by the census of India
Class III, IV, V and VI
225
According to the 2001 census report, female male ration in India is
933:1000
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Which state of India has the largest Muslim population according to the 2001 census?
Uttar Pradesh
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According the following states which one has the highest sex ration, according to 2001 census
Chhattisgarh
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The State which recorde the minimum population growth rate during 1991-2001
Kerala
229
In which year was the first Regular census held in India?
1881
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Which one of the following years is known as the “Year of the great divide” with regard to population, after which there has been a continuous and rapid growth in India’s population?
1921
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As per 2001 census arrange the following states/union territories in descending order of population
Puducherry - Chandigarh - Mizoram - Sikkim
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The percentage of urban population in India according to census 2001 is
27.8
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Feature : State 1. Most urbanised state 2. State having largest urban population 3. Most densely populated state 4. Least densely populated state
1. Delhi 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Tamil Nadu
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Arrange the following states of India in descending order of their population density (2001)
West Bengal Bihar Kerala Uttar Pradesh
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Which one of the following states has the highest female literacy rate as per Census 2001?
Chhattisgarh
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As per the census 2001 the most urbanised state of India is
Tamil Nadu
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The highest and lowest growth rate of population achieved during 1991-2001 was in
Nagaland and Kerala
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What is the correct sequence of the most populous states of India according to census data of 2001?
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar
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Which of the following is an effect of population growth in India
Increase in food Increase in population Reduction in cultivable land Not: Increase in wild life
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Which of the following states in India is the smallest in terms of population
Orissa
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States with the highest and lowest density of population in India re respectively
West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh
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Which of the following states has the literacy rate lower than the national average
Andhra Pradesh
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In which state is the female literacy lowerst
Bihar
244
The population growth rate in India is
Declining
245
The state with the second largest population in India is
Maharashtra
246
Highest density of population (2001 census) found in
West Bengal
247
The lowest female ration to males among the states is in
Sikkim
248
India is regarded as a country with ‘Demographic divide. This is due to
It’s high population in the age group of 15-64 years
249
Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development
1. High birth rate with High death rate 2. High birth rate with low death rate 3. Low birth rate with low death rate
250
What is the sex-ratio in India as per 2011 census?
934 females for every 1000 males
251
Which state in India is estimated to have the largest coal reserves in India?
Jharkhand
252
Where is the forest reserve institute of India located?
Dehradun
253
Singhbhum is famous for
iron
254
Sundarbans of Eastern India is an example of
Mangrove Ecosystem
255
Which one among the following is a ‘Hot spot’ biological diversity in India?
Sundarban
256
The largest river of Penisular India is
Godavari
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Dam - State 1. Tungabhadra 2. Lower Bhawani 3. Idukki 4. Nagarjuna Sagar
1. Karnataka 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Kerala 4. Andhra Pradesh
258
Which one of the following is the highest gravity dam
Bhakra Dam
259
What is the longest irrigation canal India called?
Indira Gandhi Canal
260
Nuclear energy is a mineral-based energy source. It is derived from
1. Uranium 2. Thorium 3. Plutonium
261
When was the first National Forest Policy issued by the Government of India
1952
262
Major coalfields of India are located in the river valley of
Damodar
263
____________ region has the largest reserve of coal in India
Chhotanagpur
264
Chhotanagpur is a __________ region
Plateau
265
In India, the State known for its sandalwood is
Karnataka
266
The world’s largest Railway Platform is at
Kharagpur
267
Where is the Rail wheel factory situated?
Yelahanka
268
Which among the following is an international river?
Brahmaputra
269
The Government of India has decided to declare which of the following rivers a ‘National River’
Ganga
270
Gold mines in India are located mainly in
Kolar
271
The Buckingham Canal, which has been declared a National Waterway of India recently, is a canal running from
Vijayawada to Villupuram
272
Among the following rivers which one is the largest?
Godavari
273
Which one for the following is the central theme of the Chipko Movement started by Sunderlal Bahuguna in 1973?
Conservation of forests
274
The Korba coalfield is located in
Chhattisgarh
275
The national forest policy aims at maintaining how much of the total geographical area under forests
One-Third
276
The minimum forest cover to maintain ecological balance in the plains is
33%
277
The ‘Red Data Books’ published by the International Union for conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contains lists of
Threatened plant and animal species
278
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of proved coal reserves in the Indian States in decreasing order?
Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal
279
When was the first train steamed off in India?
1853
280
Where was electricity supply first introduced in India?
Darjeeling
281
Which is fastest running train on India railway?
New Delhi - Mumbai Rajdhani Express
282
Which from the following town is on the Golden Quadrilateral being created for the roads-infrastructure of the country?
1. Ajmer 2. Ahmedbad 3. Gaya NOT: Jabalpur
283
Which of the following town is not he Golden Quadrilateral being created for the roads - infrastructure of the country?
1. Chennai 2. Visakhapatnam 3. Bhubneshwar NOT: Hyderabad
284
Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects
Kawasaki - Gujarat
285
Dam - State 1. Hirakud 2. Mettur 3. Mahanadi 4. Almatti
1. Orissa 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Chhattisgarh 4. Karnataka
286
The Tehri Hydro Power Complex is located in the State of
Uttarakhand
287
Which of the following produces maximum. Crude petroleum in India at present?
Off-shore Bombay high
288
Which one of the following is an abolition and renewable resource?
Water