FDI in the Telecommunications Sector

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What is the maximum permissible FDI limit in the telecommunications sector in India?

  1. 49%

  2. 74%

  3. 100%

  4. 51%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Government of India allows 100% FDI in the telecommunications sector through the automatic route.

Which government body is responsible for regulating FDI in India?

  1. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  2. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  3. Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB)

  4. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is the nodal agency responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to FDI in India.

What is the primary objective of FDI in the telecommunications sector in India?

  1. To promote competition and innovation

  2. To increase government revenue

  3. To create employment opportunities

  4. To improve the quality of telecommunication services


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of FDI in the telecommunications sector in India is to improve the quality of telecommunication services by bringing in new technologies and expertise.

Which sector has received the highest FDI inflows in India?

  1. Telecommunications

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Agriculture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The services sector has received the highest FDI inflows in India, followed by the manufacturing sector.

What are the major benefits of FDI in the telecommunications sector in India?

  1. Increased competition and innovation

  2. Improved quality of telecommunication services

  3. Creation of employment opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FDI in the telecommunications sector in India has led to increased competition and innovation, improved quality of telecommunication services, and creation of employment opportunities.

Which country is the largest source of FDI in the telecommunications sector in India?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Singapore

  4. Japan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Singapore is the largest source of FDI in the telecommunications sector in India.

What is the impact of FDI on the Indian economy?

  1. Increased economic growth

  2. Improved balance of payments

  3. Creation of employment opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FDI has a positive impact on the Indian economy by increasing economic growth, improving the balance of payments, and creating employment opportunities.

What are the challenges faced by FDI in the telecommunications sector in India?

  1. High cost of doing business

  2. Lack of infrastructure

  3. Complex regulatory environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FDI in the telecommunications sector in India faces challenges such as high cost of doing business, lack of infrastructure, and complex regulatory environment.

How can the Government of India attract more FDI in the telecommunications sector?

  1. By reducing the cost of doing business

  2. By improving infrastructure

  3. By simplifying the regulatory environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Government of India can attract more FDI in the telecommunications sector by reducing the cost of doing business, improving infrastructure, and simplifying the regulatory environment.

What is the future outlook for FDI in the telecommunications sector in India?

  1. Positive

  2. Negative

  3. Uncertain

  4. Cannot be predicted


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The future outlook for FDI in the telecommunications sector in India is positive due to the growing demand for telecommunication services and the government's supportive policies.

Which telecommunications company has received the highest FDI in India?

  1. Bharti Airtel

  2. Vodafone Idea

  3. Reliance Jio

  4. Tata Teleservices


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Reliance Jio has received the highest FDI in India in the telecommunications sector.

What is the impact of FDI on the employment generation in the telecommunications sector in India?

  1. Positive

  2. Negative

  3. Uncertain

  4. Cannot be predicted


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FDI has a positive impact on the employment generation in the telecommunications sector in India by creating new jobs and opportunities.

How does FDI contribute to the economic development of India?

  1. By increasing the tax revenue

  2. By creating employment opportunities

  3. By improving the balance of payments

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FDI contributes to the economic development of India by increasing the tax revenue, creating employment opportunities, and improving the balance of payments.

What are the major factors that influence FDI inflows in the telecommunications sector in India?

  1. Government policies

  2. Economic conditions

  3. Political stability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FDI inflows in the telecommunications sector in India are influenced by government policies, economic conditions, and political stability.

How can the Government of India make the telecommunications sector more attractive to foreign investors?

  1. By providing tax incentives

  2. By improving infrastructure

  3. By simplifying the regulatory environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Government of India can make the telecommunications sector more attractive to foreign investors by providing tax incentives, improving infrastructure, and simplifying the regulatory environment.

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