Indian Economy MCQs
Indian Economy Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for State and UPSC Civil Services Examinations. Objective Questions on Indian Economy for competitive examinations.
31. Which of the following is not a merit of Well Irrigation?
[A] Cheapest
[B] Independent
[C] Reliable
[D] Draw neighbour area water
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Correct Answer: D [Draw neighbour area water]
Notes:
Well irrigation is the simplest, cheapest, and independent source of irrigation and can be used as and when the necessity arises. It is more reliable during periods of drought when surface water dries up.
Tubewells can draw a lot of groundwater from its neighboring areas and make the ground dry and unfit for agriculture. This is a demerit.
32. Which of the following is explains role of Irrigation?
1. It protects the top soil
2. It helps in proper utilization of land
3. Well,canal and tank are types of irrigation
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 and 2 only
[C] 1,2 and 3 only
[D] 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [1,2 and 3 only]
Notes:
Irrigation has 2 roles. one is the protective purpose and the other is making the land much more useful for second crop increasing its utility. Well, tank and canal are the types of irrigation.
33. Which was the only fertilizer to be subsidized till 1977?
[A] Nitrogen
[B] Phosphorous
[C] Postash
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Postash]
Notes:
Government of India (GoI) has been regulating the sale, price and quality of fertilizers since Independence. GoI issued the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) under the Essential Commodities Act, 1957. No subsidy was paid on Fertilizers till 1977 except Potash for which subsidy was paid only for a year in 1977.
34. Which crop variety is ARABICA?
[A] Tea
[B] Coffee
[C] Maize
[D] Cotton
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Correct Answer: B [Coffee]
Notes:
Arabica and Robusta are varieties of coffee. Indian Arabica coffee is famous around the world.
35. Which country is the largest rice exporter in the world?
[A] India
[B] Thailand
[C] Vietnam
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India is the largest rice exporter in the world. India had the highest export volume of rice worldwide, at 9.8 million metric tons as of 2018/2019. Thailand was the second-largest rice exporter, with about 7.56 million metric tons of rice worldwide in that year. India, Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan are top 4 exporters.
36. Which is most grown oilseed in India?
[A] Soyabean
[B] Groundnut
[C] Mustard
[D] Sunflower
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Correct Answer: A [Soyabean]
Notes:
Soybean is the most important crop grown in India, It is mainly grown in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan accounting for more than 95% of total production.
37. Yellow ration card under Antyodaya Anna Yojana is given to whom?
[A] Poor poeple
[B] Citizens
[C] Poorest of he poor
[D] People below poverty line
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Correct Answer: D [People below poverty line]
Notes:
People below the poverty line are given the yellow ration cards. The public distribution of food grains to the beneficiaries is done under the scheme is done using these cards.
38. Which among the following is not a secondary source of oilseeds?
[A] Coconut
[B] Cottonseed
[C] Groundnut
[D] Ricebran
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Correct Answer: C [Groundnut]
Notes:
The secondary sources of oilseeds include the following Coconut, Cottonseed, Rivebran, Solvent Extracted Oils and oils from Tree and forest origin.
39. Where is the headquarters of Tea board located?
[A] Guwahati
[B] Kolkata
[C] Chennai
[D] Kochi
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Correct Answer: B [Kolkata]
Notes:
The TEA BOARD OF INDIA Board was set up under the Tea Act, 1953, and it started functioning in April 1954. Its headquarters are in Kolkata,
40. Which country is the top importer of Indian tobacco?
[A] Belgium
[B] Korea
[C] Nepal
[D] Europe
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Correct Answer: A [Belgium]
Notes:
Top importers of tobacco from India are :
1. Belgium
2. Korea
3. Nigeria
4. Egypt
5. Nepal
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