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Economic Factors Influencing Indian Political Culture

Description: This quiz focuses on the economic factors that influence Indian political culture. It explores how economic conditions, policies, and institutions shape political behavior, attitudes, and values in India.
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Which economic policy introduced in 1991 is often credited with transforming the Indian economy?

  1. Liberalization

  2. Globalization

  3. Privatization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The economic reforms of 1991, which included liberalization, globalization, and privatization, are widely seen as the turning point in India's economic history.

What is the main objective of the Five-Year Plans in India?

  1. Economic Growth

  2. Social Welfare

  3. Employment Generation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Five-Year Plans in India aim to achieve a combination of economic growth, social welfare, and employment generation.

Which sector contributes the largest share to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Services

  4. Manufacturing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The services sector, which includes industries such as finance, real estate, and information technology, is the largest contributor to India's GDP.

What is the term used to describe the widening gap between the rich and the poor in India?

  1. Economic Inequality

  2. Income Disparity

  3. Wealth Gap

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic inequality, income disparity, and wealth gap are all terms used to describe the growing gap between the rich and the poor in India.

Which economic policy aims to reduce poverty and improve the living standards of the poor in India?

  1. Inclusive Growth

  2. Targeted Subsidies

  3. Social Welfare Programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Inclusive growth, targeted subsidies, and social welfare programs are all policies aimed at reducing poverty and improving the living standards of the poor in India.

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program to provide subsidized food grains to the poor?

  1. Public Distribution System

  2. Food Security Act

  3. National Food Security Mission

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Public Distribution System is the Indian government's flagship program to provide subsidized food grains to the poor.

Which economic sector in India is known for its large informal workforce?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Construction

  4. Services


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The services sector in India has a large informal workforce, which includes workers engaged in activities such as street vending, domestic work, and small-scale manufacturing.

What is the name of the Indian government's program to provide financial assistance to farmers?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

  2. National Agriculture Policy

  3. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is the Indian government's program to provide financial assistance to farmers.

Which economic policy aims to promote entrepreneurship and small businesses in India?

  1. Make in India

  2. Startup India

  3. Standup India

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Make in India, Startup India, and Standup India are all economic policies aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and small businesses in India.

What is the name of the Indian government's program to provide affordable housing to the poor?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

  2. National Housing Policy

  3. Housing for All Mission

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is the Indian government's program to provide affordable housing to the poor.

Which economic sector in India is known for its high level of foreign direct investment?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Information Technology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The information technology sector in India attracts a high level of foreign direct investment.

What is the name of the Indian government's program to provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs?

  1. MUDRA Yojana

  2. Standup India

  3. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The MUDRA Yojana is the Indian government's program to provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs.

Which economic sector in India is known for its large number of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All sectors of the Indian economy have a large number of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

What is the name of the Indian government's program to promote digital payments and reduce the use of cash?

  1. Digital India

  2. Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM)

  3. Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Digital India, Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM), and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) are all government initiatives to promote digital payments and reduce the use of cash.

Which economic sector in India is known for its high level of skilled labor?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Information Technology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The information technology sector in India has a high level of skilled labor.

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