Industrial Technology in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the Industrial Technology in India. It covers various aspects of industrial development, including the history, policies, and major industries in India.
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Which sector is the largest contributor to India's GDP?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Services

  4. Mining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

Which city is known as the 'Manchester of India'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Chennai

  4. Ahmedabad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ahmedabad is known as the 'Manchester of India' due to its significant contribution to the textile industry.

Which policy was introduced in 1991 to liberalize the Indian economy?

  1. Industrial Policy Resolution

  2. New Economic Policy

  3. Economic Reforms

  4. Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG) policy was introduced in 1991 to liberalize the Indian economy.

Which industry is the largest employer in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Construction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the largest employer in India, employing over 40% of the workforce.

Which state is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India' due to its concentration of technology companies.

Which industry is the largest contributor to India's exports?

  1. Textiles

  2. Pharmaceuticals

  3. Engineering Goods

  4. Petroleum Products


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Engineering Goods are the largest contributor to India's exports, accounting for over 20% of the total exports.

Which city is known as the 'Detroit of India'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Pune


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pune is known as the 'Detroit of India' due to its significant contribution to the automobile industry.

Which policy was introduced in 2014 to promote 'Make in India'?

  1. Industrial Policy Resolution

  2. New Economic Policy

  3. Economic Reforms

  4. Make in India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Make in India policy was introduced in 2014 to promote manufacturing in India.

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

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab is known as the 'Rice Bowl of India' due to its significant contribution to rice production.

Which industry is the largest contributor to India's imports?

  1. Crude Oil

  2. Machinery

  3. Chemicals

  4. Electronics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which city is known as the 'Textile City of India'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Surat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surat is known as the 'Textile City of India' due to its significant contribution to the textile industry.

Which policy was introduced in 1956 to promote the development of small-scale industries?

  1. Industrial Policy Resolution

  2. New Economic Policy

  3. Economic Reforms

  4. Small-Scale Industries Policy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Small-Scale Industries Policy was introduced in 1956 to promote the development of small-scale industries.

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

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'Sugar Bowl of India' due to its significant contribution to sugar production.

Which industry is the largest contributor to India's foreign exchange reserves?

  1. Software

  2. Tourism

  3. Remittances

  4. Exports


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exports are the largest contributor to India's foreign exchange reserves, accounting for over 60% of the total reserves.

Which city is known as the 'Financial Capital of India'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is known as the 'Financial Capital of India' due to its concentration of financial institutions.

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