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Analyzing the Linkages: Data Analysis of India's Economic Activities

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Which sector contributes the highest percentage to India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Services

  4. Manufacturing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

What is the primary source of livelihood for the majority of India's population?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Services

  4. Manufacturing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for over 50% of India's population, providing employment and sustenance to a large segment of the workforce.

Which industry is the largest employer in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Information Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the largest employer in India, providing employment to over 40% of the workforce.

Which state has the highest agricultural output in India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Punjab

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh is the leading state in agricultural output in India, contributing over 20% of the total production.

What is the primary crop grown in the Indo-Gangetic Plains?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is the primary crop grown in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, accounting for over 40% of the total rice production in India.

Which state is known as the 'Sugar Bowl of India'?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra is known as the 'Sugar Bowl of India' due to its significant contribution to sugarcane production and sugar manufacturing.

What is the major cash crop grown in the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Cotton

  2. Soybean

  3. Groundnut

  4. Sunflower


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cotton is the major cash crop grown in the Deccan Plateau, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.

Which state is the leading producer of tea in India?

  1. Assam

  2. West Bengal

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assam is the leading producer of tea in India, accounting for over 50% of the total production.

What is the primary mineral resource found in the Chotanagpur Plateau?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron Ore

  3. Copper

  4. Manganese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coal is the primary mineral resource found in the Chotanagpur Plateau, making it a significant coal-producing region in India.

Which state is known for its rich deposits of iron ore?

  1. Odisha

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Karnataka

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha is known for its rich deposits of iron ore, making it a major producer of iron and steel in India.

What is the main source of energy for most rural households in India?

  1. Electricity

  2. LPG

  3. Biogas

  4. Firewood


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Firewood is the main source of energy for most rural households in India, particularly for cooking and heating purposes.

Which state is the leading producer of electricity in India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra is the leading producer of electricity in India, accounting for over 15% of the total generation.

What is the primary mode of transportation for goods in India?

  1. Railways

  2. Roadways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Roadways are the primary mode of transportation for goods in India, accounting for over 60% of the total freight movement.

Which city is known as the 'IT Hub of India'?

  1. Bengaluru

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Pune

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengaluru is known as the 'IT Hub of India' due to its significant concentration of information technology companies and professionals.

What is the main challenge faced by India's tourism industry?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. High cost of travel

  3. Visa restrictions

  4. Poor marketing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lack of adequate infrastructure, such as transportation, accommodation, and tourist facilities, is a major challenge faced by India's tourism industry.

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