Chapter: Introduction
1.

Which of the following explains the term economic growth?

A. Increase in per capita production
B. Increase in per capita real income
C. structural change in the economy
D. all the above are right
Answer» D. all the above are right
2.

Which of the following explains the term economic development?

A. Improvement in the technology involved
B. Improvement in production
C. Improvement in distribution system
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
3.

An underdeveloped economy is characterized by

A. High per capita real income
B. Large proportion of labor force in the tertiary sector
C. State of deprivation of large proportion of population
D. All the above
Answer» C. State of deprivation of large proportion of population
4.

Scarcity of capital, technological backwardness and unemployment are generally found in

A. Developed countries
B. Underdeveloped countries
C. Both
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Underdeveloped countries
5.

Which of the following denotes an underdeveloped economy?

A. High level of inequalities
B. Low level of capital productivity
C. A relatively closed economy
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
6.

Capital formation in underdeveloped countries is a major bottleneck. The reason can be

A. Small size of market with no incentive for investment
B. Low level of income
C. vicious circle of poverty
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
7.

Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. Higher level of capital-output ratio indicates efficient use of capital. ii. It reflects the productivity of capital in the economy

A. I only
B. ii only
C. both
D. none
Answer» B. ii only
8.

Which of the following about strategy of balanced growth is right?

A. Simultaneous investment in all sectors
B. All sectors are independent.
C. Both
D. None
Answer» A. Simultaneous investment in all sectors
9.

Which of the following about strategy of unbalanced growth is right?

A. Deliberate imbalance in favor of some sectors
B. Simultaneous investment in all sectors
C. Both
D. None
Answer» A. Deliberate imbalance in favor of some sectors
10.

The additional capital used per unit of additional production is called

A. Induced investment
B. Autonomous investment
C. Incremental Capital Output ratio
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Incremental Capital Output ratio
11.

Depression is characterized by

A. unprecedented level of underemployment
B. Drastic fall in income
C. Drastic fall in output and employment
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
12.

Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. During independence, Indian economy was heavily dependent on the tertiary sector ii. Development of industrial and services sector was not limited.

A. I only
B. ii only
C. both
D. none
Answer» D. none
13.

Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. The share of agriculture to the GDP today is less than 5% today ii. The tertiary sector contributes about 55%of the occupational structure. (employment)

A. I only
B. ii only
C. both
D. none
Answer» D. none
14.

Dual economy refers to existence of

A. Imports and export activities
B. Bilateral ties
C. Traditional and modern aspects in the economy
D. Both a and b
Answer» C. Traditional and modern aspects in the economy
15.

Mixed economy means an economy where there is

A. Existence of capitalism
B. Privatization, liberalization and globalization
C. Existence of both public and private sectors
D. Growing crops along with rearing animals
Answer» C. Existence of both public and private sectors
16.

Indian economy today is a i. Developing economy ii. Emerging economy iii. Dual economy iv. Non-agricultural economy

A. I and ii only
B. I, ii and iii
C. I, ii, iii, iv
D. iii and iv
Answer» B. I, ii and iii
17.

Consider the following statements and consider the right ones. i. In India, structure of economy and occupational structure is very similar. ii. Today, Tertiary sector contributes the highest to the GDP.

A. I only
B. ii only
C. both
D. none
Answer» B. ii only
18.

Arrange in the right order the contribution of sectors to the GDP from highest to lowest.

A. Agriculture, manufacturing, tertiary
B. Agriculture, tertiary, manufacturing
C. Tertiary, manufacturing, agriculture
D. Manufacturing, tertiary, agriculture
Answer» C. Tertiary, manufacturing, agriculture
19.

The financial year in India is

A. April 1 to March 31
B. January 1 to December 31
C. March 1 to April 30
D. March 16 to March 15
Answer» A. April 1 to March 31
20.

Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. National income is the monetary value of all final goods and services produced. ii. Depreciation is deducted from gross value to get the net value

A. I only
B. ii only
C. both
D. none
Answer» C. both
21.

The state with lowest death rate is

A. West Bengal
B. Haryana
C. Bihar
D. Kerala
Answer» A. West Bengal
22.

The state with lowest birth rate is

A. West Bengal
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Assam
Answer» B. Kerala
23.

Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. The Planning Commission was set up by the Government resolution. ii. It formulates plans for effective utilization of resources.

A. I only
B. ii only
C. both
D. none
Answer» C. both
Chapter: Human Resource Development
24.

Economic growth in India will happen necessarily if there is

A. Population growth
B. Capital formation
C. Technical progress in the global economy
D. All the above
Answer» B. Capital formation
25.

An open economy is one where

A. Deficit financing is absent
B. No export activities
C. No import activities
D. Economy opened to the world
Answer» D. Economy opened to the world
26.

Which three indicators are used in the Human Development Index (HDI)? i) Standard of living ii) Education iii) Life expectancy iv) Condition of environment

A. Only I, II & IV
B. Only I, II, & III
C. Only I & II
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Only I, II, & III
27.

Who releases the Human Development Report?

A. World bank
B. World economic forum
C. United Nations
D. UNCTAD
Answer» C. United Nations
28.

Who secured the top rank in The Human Development Report 2018?

A. Sweden
B. Norway
C. Switzerland
D. Austria
Answer» B. Norway
29.

What is the rank of India in the Human Development Index 2018?

A. 142nd
B. 136th
C. 140th
D. 130th
Answer» D. 130th
30.

When was the Gender Inequality Index (GII) introduced?

A. 2010
B. 2011
C. 1999
D. 2005
Answer» A. 2010
31.

Who invented the Human development Index?

A. Paul Krugman
B. Mahbub –ul Haqq
C. Jean dreze
D. Alfred marshal
Answer» B. Mahbub –ul Haqq
32.

Who releases the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?

A. World Bank
B. World Economic Forum
C. UNDP
D. Asian Development Bank
Answer» C. UNDP
33.

Which of the following about strategy of unbalanced growth is right?

A. Deliberate imbalance in favour of some sectors
B. Simultaneous investment in all sectors
C. Both
D. None
Answer» A. Deliberate imbalance in favour of some sectors
34.

Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. Unbalanced growth strategy is also known as Mahalanobis strategy ii. This strategy was adopted in India after the 7th five-year plans.

A. I only
B. ii only
C. both
D. none
Answer» A. I only
35.

The concept of PQLI was developed by

A. Morris D Morris
B. UNO
C. UNDP
D. Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative
Answer» A. Morris D Morris
36.

The parameter/s of the PQLI is/are

A. Life Expectancy Index
B. Standard of living index
C. Infant mortality rate
D. A and C
Answer» D. A and C
37.

Consider the following statements and identify the right ones i. The Oxford PHI publishes Human Development Report ii. The HDR is published biennially.

A. I only
B. ii only
C. both
D. none
Answer» D. none
38.

The concept of HDI was popularized by

A. Morris D Morris
B. Adam Smith
C. Keynes
D. Mahbub Ul Haq
Answer» D. Mahbub Ul Haq
39.

The component/s of HDI is/are

A. Life expectancy index
B. Infant mortality rate
C. Population growth rate
D. All the above
Answer» A. Life expectancy index
40.

The Multidimensional Poverty Index has been developed by

A. The UNDP
B. Oxford HDI
C. The UNO
D. Morris D Morris
Answer» B. Oxford HDI
41.

Which of following is not a component of MPI?

A. Health
B. Education
C. Occupation
D. Standard of living
Answer» C. Occupation
42.

Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. Each indicator in educational dimension is equally weighted at 1/6 ii. Each indicator in standard of living is equally weighted at 1/8

A. I only
B. ii only
C. both
D. none
Answer» A. I only
43.

Which of the following is not an indicator to measure MPI?

A. Electricity
B. Flooring
C. Cooking fuel
D. Profession
Answer» D. Profession
44.

Which of the following was the 1st state to bring out state HDR?

A. Rajasthan
B. Karnataka
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Kerala
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh
45.

The investment by government to create socio-economic infrastructure is

A. Induced investment
B. Autonomous investment
C. Incremental COR
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Autonomous investment
46.

Inclusive governance includes

A. Allowing NBFCs to do banking
B. Increase government spending on health
C. Strengthening mid-day meals scheme
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
47.

Which one of the following is NOT one of the dimensions to the Human Development Index?

A. Health
B. Education
C. Living standards
D. Political freedom
Answer» D. Political freedom
48.

Which one of the following is NOT one of the indicators for the Human Development Index dimensions?

A. Life expectancy at birth
B. Gross domestic product per capita
C. Mean years of schooling
D. Expected years of schooling
Answer» B. Gross domestic product per capita
Chapter: Agriculture Development in India since Independence
49.

Indian agriculture is typically characterized as?

A. land surplus, labour scare economy
B. land surplus, labour surplus economy
C. land scare, labour surplus economy
D. land scare, labour scare economy
Answer» C. land scare, labour surplus economy
50.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established in the year?

A. 1970
B. 1975
C. 1977
D. 1982
Answer» D. 1982

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