Indian Economy MCQs

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Muriate of potash is a common name for potassium chloride. It is chemically neutral and does not significantly alter soil pH. Farmers use it mainly as a source of potassium. Urea and ammonia may acidify soil with repeated use, while rock phosphate tends to make soil slightly acidic over time. Muriate of potash is widely produced and used worldwide.

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Green Revolution- Food grains,
White Revolution Milk,
Yellow Revolution-Oil seeds,
Blue Revolution-Fisheries
Golden Revolution-Fruits;
 Silver Revolution-Eggs,
 Round Revolution Potato,
Pink Revolution-Meat,
 Grey Revolution (Fertilizers)

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Uttar Pradesh contributed over 40% of India’s sugarcane output in the 2023–24 season, with an estimated 220–230 million tonnes. The state consistently leads sugarcane production due to fertile alluvial soil, reliable irrigation from the Ganga basin, and a favorable subtropical climate. Maharashtra ranked second with about 95–100 million tonnes. Data is consistent with figures up to 2024 estimates.

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Miadi Hundi, also known as Muddati Hundi, is payable after a specified period. A usance bill of exchange is a negotiable instrument also payable after a certain period, not on demand. Unlike Darshani Hundi, which is payable at sight, Miadi Hundi and usance bills both provide deferred payment terms for commercial transactions.

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Deficit financing refers to the government covering the shortfall between expenditure and revenue by printing new currency or borrowing. This process has been used in various countries during budget deficits. Printing money to cover deficits can lead to increased money supply and may contribute to inflation. Deficit financing does not refer to the deficit itself but to the method used to address the gap.

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Open Market Operations are market transactions in government securities undertaken by the RBI to manage liquidity on a durable basis. When the RBI purchases securities, it injects liquidity into the banking system; when it sells, it absorbs liquidity. OMOs are therefore a monetary policy tool for liquidity management, not direct financing of government spending. The core purpose is to keep system liquidity aligned with monetary conditions and financial stability needs.

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The World Bank groups economies into IBRD, IDA, and Blend categories for operational lending. IDA members have low GNI per capita below $1,325 for fiscal year 2026. IBRD includes creditworthy economies. Blend countries qualify for both IDA and IBRD support. Seventy-eight countries are currently eligible for IDA resources. The World Bank comprises the IBRD and IDA institutions.

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State-owned energy major National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) raised almost Rs 2,000 crores with the launch of its ‘Green Masala Bond’ on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). NTPC’s bond issue has been described as the first-ever Indian quasi-sovereign to issue a Masala Bond.

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The Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited, formed in 1976 in Karnataka, transported mined ore via slurry pipeline to Panambur. Export operations used New Mangalore Port. Kudremukh mine ceased operations in 2006 after Supreme Court directive. KIOCL now exports pellets through Mangalore port. New Mangalore Port is a major port located in Karnataka on the Arabian Sea, operational since 1974.

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Solar mini-grids use solar photovoltaic panels to generate electricity. They are classified as non-conventional energy sources in India. Distributed renewable energy initiatives have installed solar mini-grids in rural areas under government schemes. Solar energy is renewable and does not emit greenhouse gases. By June 2024, multiple villages in India have been electrified using solar mini-grids. Solar power is not traditional in Indian rural energy use.