Indian Economy MCQs
Indian Economy Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for SSC, State and all One Day Examinations of India. Objective Questions on Indian Economy for competitive examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
21. When was the Twenty point program launched?
[A] 1975
[B] 1976
[C] 1978
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: A [1975]
Notes:
The Twenty Point Programme was initially launched by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975 during the 5th five-year plan(1975-78). It was restructured 3 times in 1982,1986, and 2006. The basic objective of the 20-Point Programme is to eradicate poverty and to improve the quality of life of the poor and the underprivileged population of the country.
22. Which among the following is correct for a Registered seed?
[A] Genetic identitiy is not maintained
[B] Purity of genes is considered
[C] A Violet color certificate is issued
[D] It is breeded only by public sector
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Correct Answer: B [Purity of genes is considered]
Notes:
A registered seed shall be the progeny of foundation seed that is so handled as to maintain its genetic identity and purity according to standard specified for the particular crop being certified. A purple color certificate is issued.
23. What is the growing of 2 crops per year in the same piece of land known as?
[A] Mixed farming
[B] Multiple cropping
[C] Mono Cropping
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Multiple cropping]
Notes:
Multiple cropping is the practice of growing two or more crops in the same piece of land during a single growing season. Ex: tomatoes + onions + marigold
24. What was India’s oilseed production immediately after independence?
[A] 10 million tonnes
[B] 5 million tonnes
[C] 15 million tonnes
[D] 8 million tonnes
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Correct Answer: B [5 million tonnes]
Notes:
After Independence in 1951, India produced a meager 5 million tonnes of oilseeds. India currently produces 27-30 million tonnes of oilseeds every year. Currently, oil seeds share 14% of the area under major crops.
25. What is India’s rank in Fish production?
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Correct Answer: A [2]
Notes:
India is ranked 2 in the production of Fisheries in the world.China is the top fish producer in the world.
26. Which state has the highest forest cover in the country?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Highest Forest Cover (Area-wise) in India :
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Odisha
5. Maharashtra.
27. In which year was the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) established?
[A] 1958
[B] 1960
[C] 1949
[D] 1951
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Correct Answer: A [1958]
Notes:
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) is an apex organization of marketing cooperatives for agricultural produce in India, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. It was founded on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October 1958 to promote the trade of agricultural produce and forest resources across the nation. NAFED headquarters in New Delhi.
28. Which among the following is related to the second green revolution in India?
[A] Increase of pulses production
[B] Increasing area under cultivation
[C] Increasing productivity of the area
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Increasing productivity of the area]
Notes:
The second green revolution is the idea given by Prime minister Narendra Modi. It is related to the increasing of productivity of the existing cultivable area.
29. Which is the top cement consuming country in the world?
[A] Vietnam
[B] India
[C] China
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China is the top producer as well as the consumer of cement in the world. The top 3 consumers in the world are China,India,Vietnam.
30. What is India’s rank in the gold consumption in the world?
[A] 3
[B] 2
[C] 1
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [2]
Notes:
The top 3 gold consumers in the world are:
1. China
2. India
3. USA
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