Indian Economy MCQs

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Subsidy a negative tax when the government gives money to reduce the price. A seller receives a subsidy to reduce the price for consumers. A manufacturer receives a subsidy for inputs incurred by them. A buyer sometimes receives a direct subsidy on important essentials like gas.

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National income refers to the value of final goods and services produced in a year. Intermediate goods are excluded to avoid double counting, and reused goods are not counted as current production. Unpaid household services, such as those performed by a housewife, are also generally not included in national income accounting.

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The Social Framework. Posted on May 23, 2015. is the title of a short book by John Hicks published in 1942. It’s an introduction, for the general reader, to the then-new fangled concept of national income accounting – beautifully clearly written and very straightforward.

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In a capitalist economy, prices are set by demand and supply, collectively known as market forces. Government intervention is minimal. Prices fluctuate based on consumer preference and availability of goods, ensuring efficient allocation of resources within the economy.

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In September 2015, the Government of India mandated 100 percent neem coating for domestically produced urea. This requirement was implemented to prevent diversion of subsidized urea, enhance nitrogen use efficiency, and improve crop yields. Neem coating of urea acts as a nitrification inhibitor, reducing nitrogen loss through leaching and volatilization while discouraging misuse of urea for industrial purposes.

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Mustard is sown in the Rabi season from October to December and harvested between February and April. Major Rabi crops in India include wheat, barley, mustard, peas, and gram. Rabi crops grow with the help of rainwater that has percolated into the ground post-monsoon. Mustard is mainly cultivated in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.

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Rajasthan produced over 9.3 million metric tons of oilseeds in 2024, accounting for 21.41% of India’s total oilseed production. Major oilseeds grown include rapeseed, mustard, sesame, and groundnut. Rajasthan consistently surpasses all other Indian states in cumulative oilseed output.

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Andhra Pradesh contributed 18.37% of India’s total egg production in 2024-25, according to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025. Andhra Pradesh produced the highest number of eggs among all Indian states. Annual total egg production in India reached 149.11 billion during 2024-25. The next largest producers were Tamil Nadu at 15.63% and Telangana at 12.98%.

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Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the state. According to the India State of Forest Report 2021, Balaghat district has a forest cover of more than 4,000 square kilometers. Balaghat is known for dense forests and significant teak plantations. The district is a major contributor to Madhya Pradesh’s overall forest resources and biodiversity zones.

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Bombyx mori is the mulberry silkworm and is the main species reared for sericulture in India. It feeds on mulberry leaves, and mulberry silk accounts for the bulk of silk production in the country. Antheraea paphia and Philosamia synthia ricini are used for other types of silk, not the principal one.