Indian Economy MCQs

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Karnataka produced 13,278 tonnes of raw silk in 2024-25, the highest in India. The state has consistently led silk production, accounting for around one-third of the country’s total output annually. Major silk-producing districts in Karnataka include Mandya, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, and Ramanagara. The Central Silk Board reports Karnataka’s dominance in mulberry silk production nationwide for several years.

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The fifth plan was terminated by the Janta Government in 1977-78 and they launched their own sixth plan for the period 1978-83 and called it ” rolling plan” later the Janta government came down and Indira Gandhi again became prime minister of India who immediately discarded the sixth plan by the Janta government and launched her own plan for year 1980-85. The year 1978-79 was restored back to fifth plan of 1974-79.

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In China and Russia, most decisions were made by the central government. This type of economy was the core of the communist philosophy. So both these economies are based on the socialist model. (Note: As of 2026, China maintains its socialist market economy under the Communist Party, while Russia retains centralized state control in key sectors despite market reforms.)

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The service sector is concerned with the intangible aspect of offering services to consumers and businesses. It involves the retail of manufactured goods. It also provides services, such as insurance and banking.

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The Eighth Plan mentioned that planning would be reoriented so as to make it indicative. Under indicative planning, industries and other sectors are identified where future growth is to be encouraged. Its objective will be to develop the core sector through allocation and optimal utilization of funds.

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Zaid season in India lasts from March to June. Major crops such as watermelon, cucumber, muskmelon, and various vegetables are grown during this period. The zaid crop season falls between the rabi and kharif seasons. Zaid crops typically require warm dry weather for growth and longer days for flowering.

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Cropping pattern refers to the spatial and temporal sequencing and arrangement of crops in a specified area. It involves the proportion of area under different crops at a given time and their rotation or succession. Factors influencing cropping patterns include climate, soil, technology, and farmer preference. India’s major cropping patterns change over time due to market demand and government policy.

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The headquarters of coconut development board located at kochi. It is a statutory body established under the Ministry of agriculture. Coconut is a plantation crop whose development is very important for enhancing farmer’s income.

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India currently has 14 notified major ports, of which 12 are operational. The total increased after the notification of Vadhavan Port and Galathea Bay Port in 2024, while Port Blair was previously de-notified. Hence, 14 is the correct present-day count for notified major ports.

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Red rot is a fungal disease affecting sugarcane, caused by Colletotrichum falcatum. The disease produces characteristic internal reddening of sugarcane stalks with white patches and a sour, alcoholic smell. It results in yield loss by affecting juice quality and content. The disease was first reported in India in 1893 and remains a major constraint in sugarcane-producing regions.