Foreign Direct Investment

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What is the full form of FDI?

  1. Foreign Direct Investment

  2. Foreign Domestic Investment

  3. Foreign Development Investment

  4. Foreign Development Initiative


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FDI stands for Foreign Direct Investment.

Which sector in India received the highest FDI in the last fiscal year?

  1. Manufacturing

  2. Services

  3. Agriculture

  4. Infrastructure


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The services sector in India received the highest FDI in the last fiscal year.

What is the main objective of FDI in India?

  1. To promote economic growth

  2. To create employment opportunities

  3. To improve the balance of payments

  4. To transfer technology and skills


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of FDI in India is to promote economic growth.

Which country is the largest source of FDI in India?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Singapore

  4. Japan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Singapore is the largest source of FDI in India.

What is the impact of FDI on the Indian economy?

  1. It increases economic growth

  2. It creates employment opportunities

  3. It improves the balance of payments

  4. It transfers technology and skills


Correct Option:
Explanation:

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

What are the challenges faced by FDI in India?

  1. Infrastructure bottlenecks

  2. Lack of skilled labor

  3. Complex regulatory environment

  4. Political instability


Correct Option:
Explanation:

FDI in India faces challenges such as infrastructure bottlenecks, lack of skilled labor, complex regulatory environment, and political instability.

What are the government's initiatives to attract FDI in India?

  1. Liberalization of FDI policies

  2. Creation of special economic zones

  3. Investment promotion agencies

  4. Bilateral investment treaties


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The government has taken several initiatives to attract FDI in India, including liberalization of FDI policies, creation of special economic zones, investment promotion agencies, and bilateral investment treaties.

What is the future of FDI in India?

  1. It is expected to grow in the coming years

  2. It is expected to remain stable

  3. It is expected to decline in the coming years

  4. It is uncertain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FDI in India is expected to grow in the coming years due to the country's strong economic growth, improving infrastructure, and favorable government policies.

What are the benefits of FDI to the Indian economy?

  1. It increases economic growth

  2. It creates employment opportunities

  3. It improves the balance of payments

  4. It transfers technology and skills


Correct Option:
Explanation:

FDI has a number of benefits to the Indian economy, including increased economic growth, employment opportunities, improved balance of payments, and transfer of technology and skills.

What are the risks of FDI to the Indian economy?

  1. It can lead to job losses

  2. It can lead to environmental degradation

  3. It can lead to cultural erosion

  4. It can lead to economic instability


Correct Option:
Explanation:

FDI can pose a number of risks to the Indian economy, including job losses, environmental degradation, cultural erosion, and economic instability.

How can the government mitigate the risks of FDI to the Indian economy?

  1. By implementing appropriate policies and regulations

  2. By monitoring the activities of foreign investors

  3. By promoting sustainable development

  4. By encouraging foreign investors to adopt best practices


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The government can mitigate the risks of FDI to the Indian economy by implementing appropriate policies and regulations, monitoring the activities of foreign investors, promoting sustainable development, and encouraging foreign investors to adopt best practices.

What is the role of FDI in promoting economic growth in India?

  1. It provides capital for investment

  2. It creates employment opportunities

  3. It transfers technology and skills

  4. It improves the balance of payments


Correct Option:
Explanation:

FDI plays a crucial role in promoting economic growth in India by providing capital for investment, creating employment opportunities, transferring technology and skills, and improving the balance of payments.

What are the challenges faced by FDI in India?

  1. Infrastructure bottlenecks

  2. Lack of skilled labor

  3. Complex regulatory environment

  4. Political instability


Correct Option:
Explanation:

FDI in India faces a number of challenges, including infrastructure bottlenecks, lack of skilled labor, complex regulatory environment, and political instability.

What are the government's initiatives to attract FDI in India?

  1. Liberalization of FDI policies

  2. Creation of special economic zones

  3. Investment promotion agencies

  4. Bilateral investment treaties


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The government has taken a number of initiatives to attract FDI in India, including liberalization of FDI policies, creation of special economic zones, investment promotion agencies, and bilateral investment treaties.

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