India's Trade Deficit

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What is the primary reason for India's trade deficit?

  1. High import of gold and crude oil

  2. Low export of manufactured goods

  3. Increasing domestic consumption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's trade deficit is primarily driven by a combination of factors, including high import of gold and crude oil, low export of manufactured goods, and increasing domestic consumption.

Which sector contributes the most to India's export earnings?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Mining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The services sector is the largest contributor to India's export earnings, accounting for over 50% of the total exports.

What is the impact of trade deficit on India's economy?

  1. It leads to a weaker rupee

  2. It increases the country's external debt

  3. It reduces the country's foreign exchange reserves

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trade deficit can have several negative impacts on India's economy, including a weaker rupee, increased external debt, and reduced foreign exchange reserves.

Which country is India's largest trading partner?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. United Arab Emirates

  4. Saudi Arabia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China is India's largest trading partner, accounting for over 15% of India's total trade.

What is the government of India doing to reduce the trade deficit?

  1. Promoting exports through various schemes

  2. Discouraging imports through higher tariffs

  3. Negotiating free trade agreements with other countries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government of India is implementing a combination of strategies to reduce the trade deficit, including promoting exports, discouraging imports, and negotiating free trade agreements.

What is the impact of trade deficit on India's employment?

  1. It leads to job losses in export-oriented industries

  2. It creates jobs in import-competing industries

  3. It has no significant impact on employment

  4. It depends on the specific industry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The impact of trade deficit on employment depends on the specific industry. Some industries may experience job losses due to increased imports, while others may gain jobs due to increased exports.

What is the relationship between trade deficit and inflation?

  1. Trade deficit leads to higher inflation

  2. Trade deficit leads to lower inflation

  3. There is no relationship between trade deficit and inflation

  4. The relationship depends on the specific economic conditions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The relationship between trade deficit and inflation is complex and depends on various economic factors. In some cases, trade deficit may lead to higher inflation, while in other cases it may lead to lower inflation.

What is the impact of trade deficit on India's economic growth?

  1. It leads to slower economic growth

  2. It leads to faster economic growth

  3. It has no significant impact on economic growth

  4. The impact depends on the specific economic conditions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The impact of trade deficit on economic growth is complex and depends on various economic factors. In some cases, trade deficit may lead to slower economic growth, while in other cases it may lead to faster economic growth.

Which sector contributes the most to India's import bill?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Mining


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Crude oil is the largest contributor to India's import bill, accounting for over 20% of the total imports.

What is the impact of trade deficit on India's current account balance?

  1. It leads to a current account deficit

  2. It leads to a current account surplus

  3. It has no significant impact on current account balance

  4. The impact depends on the specific economic conditions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trade deficit is one of the major factors that contribute to India's current account deficit.

What is the impact of trade deficit on India's foreign exchange reserves?

  1. It leads to an increase in foreign exchange reserves

  2. It leads to a decrease in foreign exchange reserves

  3. It has no significant impact on foreign exchange reserves

  4. The impact depends on the specific economic conditions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trade deficit leads to a decrease in foreign exchange reserves as the country has to use its foreign exchange reserves to pay for the imports.

What is the impact of trade deficit on India's external debt?

  1. It leads to an increase in external debt

  2. It leads to a decrease in external debt

  3. It has no significant impact on external debt

  4. The impact depends on the specific economic conditions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trade deficit leads to an increase in external debt as the country has to borrow from foreign lenders to finance the trade deficit.

What is the impact of trade deficit on India's exchange rate?

  1. It leads to a weaker rupee

  2. It leads to a stronger rupee

  3. It has no significant impact on exchange rate

  4. The impact depends on the specific economic conditions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trade deficit leads to a weaker rupee as the demand for foreign currency increases due to the need to pay for imports.

What is the impact of trade deficit on India's terms of trade?

  1. It leads to an improvement in terms of trade

  2. It leads to a deterioration in terms of trade

  3. It has no significant impact on terms of trade

  4. The impact depends on the specific economic conditions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trade deficit leads to a deterioration in terms of trade as the country has to pay more for imports compared to what it earns from exports.

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