Indian Economy MCQs

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A grant-in-aid is the transfer of money from the federal government to a state government, local government or individual person for the purposes of funding a specific project or program. It is money coming from a central government for a specific project. This kind of funding is usually used when the government and parliament have decided that the recipient should be publicly funded.

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As per data from Union Budget 2026-27 and Ministry notifications, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises account for about 35.4% of total manufacturing sector output in India. There are 7.47 crore MSME units in India. MSMEs also contribute 48.58% to exports and 31.1% to GDP. Earlier, MSMEs’ share in output was 40% in 1998-99.

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NPK fertilizer is a complex fertilizer comprised primarily of the three primary nutrients required for healthy plant growth. NPK stands for “nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium,” the three nutrients that compose complete fertilizers. The higher the number, the more concentrated the nutrient is in the fertilizer. You may encounter these letters when reading the contents printed on bags of fertilizer.

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“Mathematical Analysis for Economists” was written by R. G. D. Allen, the British economist known for his work in mathematical economics. The original question is retained, but the author’s name is corrected from the misspelled form to the proper spelling.

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Arvind Panagariya served as Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank. He later became the first Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog from January 2015 to August 2017. The other options do not match this position.

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100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route in animal husbandry activities, including poultry, subject to applicable conditions. This means foreign investment can be made without prior government approval up to the full limit allowed by policy. The provision is relevant to poultry as a part of the animal husbandry sector, not as a general rule for all food processing activities.

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In 2024, China exported tobacco products valued at $9.17 billion, holding a 16.7% share of the global tobacco export market. China ranked above Poland, Germany, and Brazil in total tobacco export value, including both raw and processed tobacco products. Processed tobacco products, mainly cigarettes, constitute over 85% of the global tobacco export value share by country.

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The Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC) was set up in 1954 to extend all possible assistance to Indian exporters of synthetic and rayon textiles and to overseas buyers with business in India.

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Agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fishing contributed approximately 18% to India’s nominal Gross Value Added in 2024. The First Advance Estimates for FY 2025-26 indicate a similar proportion. The share has declined from 52% in 1951 to 16-18% in 2024. The sector employs about 45.5% of India’s workforce.

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All the listed components—Mega Food Parks, Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure, Creation/Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities, and Agro Processing Clusters—are included under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY). The scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries since 2017, consolidates these to boost food processing and reduce agricultural waste.