Indian Economy MCQs

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Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 continues the Anganwadi-based nutrition and early childhood care framework for young children. Its services are meant for children from birth to 6 years of age, along with pregnant women and lactating mothers. The child-focused component covers growth monitoring, supplementary nutrition, preschool activities, health referral and related support, so the correct age group remains 0-6 years.

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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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Fertilizers are used by farmers for the better crop growth. Normally compost is considered as the balanced fertilizer as it does not harm plants and increase the productivity. But considering artificial fertilizers a balanced fertilizer is chosen which have balanced amount of NPK. Generally, nitrogen is used by plants to produce green growth and potassium for flower and fruit development. A balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 of NPK is a good choice for vegetables and other high-nutrient plants.

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NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. It is an apex development financial institution in India. It is an institution fully owned by Government of India, headquartered at Mumbai with regional offices all over India.

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The Indian rupee is managed against a basket of foreign currencies rather than a single currency peg. This approach helps the Reserve Bank of India reduce the impact of sharp movements in any one currency and maintain greater exchange-rate stability. India earlier followed a sterling-linked system, but the present managed exchange rate framework uses a currency basket that reflects major trading and financial partners.

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India’s rice production is projected at 152 million tonnes for the 2025-26 crop season. Wheat output is estimated at 117.9 million tonnes in the same period. India accounts for 30.3% of global rice exports. Rice production in India consistently surpasses other major crops, making it the leading agricultural commodity in the country by volume.

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The World Bank Group consists of five institutions: IBRD, IDA, IFC, MIGA and ICSID. Among the given statements, IBRD (I), IFC (II), IDA (III), and MIGA (V) are part of the World Bank Group. The International Monetary Fund (IV) is a separate international financial institution and is not part of the World Bank Group. Therefore, the correct set is I, II, III and V.

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India introduced annual plans during the Plan Holiday period from 1966 to 1969. The government opted for three consecutive annual plans in 1966–67, 1967–68, and 1968–69 after the failure of the Third Five-Year Plan. The annual plans bridged the gap until the Fourth Five-Year Plan began in 1969.

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Urea led nitrogen fertilizer consumption in India as of 2026. It accounted for the majority share due to widespread use and government subsidies. Domestic urea production was 30-31 million tonnes annually, with demand projected at nearly 40 million tonnes in 2025. Additional imports were 6-10 million tonnes per year to meet demand.

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The buffer stock policy in India maintains reserves of rice and wheat, managed by Food Corporation of India. Objectives include moderating price fluctuations, ensuring food security, providing emergency relief during disasters, and supporting welfare programs such as the Targeted Public Distribution System. The policy also ensures procurement at Minimum Support Price for farmers, with storage and release regulated as per Government orders.