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Growth and Development in the 21st Century

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the economic growth and development of India in the 21st century.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which sector has been the primary driver of India's economic growth in the 21st century?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Construction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The services sector has been the primary driver of India's economic growth in the 21st century, contributing over 60% of the country's GDP.

What is the term used to describe the rapid economic growth experienced by India in the early 21st century?

  1. The Great Leap Forward

  2. The Asian Miracle

  3. The India Shining Era

  4. The Golden Age of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term 'India Shining Era' was used to describe the period of rapid economic growth experienced by India from 2003 to 2008.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by India in its pursuit of economic growth and development?

  1. Poverty and inequality

  2. Unemployment

  3. Inflation

  4. Political stability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political stability is not a major challenge faced by India in its pursuit of economic growth and development.

What is the name of the government program launched in 2005 to promote inclusive growth and reduce poverty in India?

  1. Bharat Nirman

  2. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  3. Make in India

  4. Digital India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharat Nirman was a government program launched in 2005 to promote inclusive growth and reduce poverty in India.

Which sector has been the primary recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in India in the 21st century?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Infrastructure


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The services sector has been the primary recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in India in the 21st century.

What is the name of the government program launched in 2014 to promote entrepreneurship and job creation in India?

  1. Startup India

  2. Make in India

  3. Digital India

  4. Skill India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Startup India is a government program launched in 2014 to promote entrepreneurship and job creation in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major factor contributing to India's economic growth in the 21st century?

  1. Increased agricultural productivity

  2. Expansion of the manufacturing sector

  3. Growth of the services sector

  4. Foreign direct investment (FDI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Increased agricultural productivity is not a major factor contributing to India's economic growth in the 21st century.

What is the name of the government program launched in 2015 to provide financial inclusion to the poor and unbanked population of India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. Make in India

  3. Digital India

  4. Skill India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is a government program launched in 2015 to provide financial inclusion to the poor and unbanked population of India.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by India in its pursuit of sustainable economic growth?

  1. Climate change

  2. Water scarcity

  3. Air pollution

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a major challenge faced by India in its pursuit of sustainable economic growth.

What is the name of the government program launched in 2017 to promote digital literacy and access to information and communication technology (ICT) in India?

  1. Digital India

  2. Make in India

  3. Skill India

  4. Startup India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Digital India is a government program launched in 2017 to promote digital literacy and access to information and communication technology (ICT) in India.

Which sector has been the primary driver of employment generation in India in the 21st century?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Construction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The services sector has been the primary driver of employment generation in India in the 21st century.

What is the name of the government program launched in 2015 to provide skill development training to the youth of India?

  1. Skill India

  2. Make in India

  3. Digital India

  4. Startup India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skill India is a government program launched in 2015 to provide skill development training to the youth of India.

Which of the following is NOT a major factor contributing to India's economic growth in the 21st century?

  1. Increased agricultural productivity

  2. Expansion of the manufacturing sector

  3. Growth of the services sector

  4. Foreign direct investment (FDI)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Increased agricultural productivity is not a major factor contributing to India's economic growth in the 21st century.

What is the name of the government program launched in 2014 to promote the development of smart cities in India?

  1. Smart Cities Mission

  2. Make in India

  3. Digital India

  4. Skill India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Smart Cities Mission is a government program launched in 2014 to promote the development of smart cities in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by India in its pursuit of inclusive economic growth?

  1. Poverty and inequality

  2. Unemployment

  3. Inflation

  4. Regional disparities


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Inflation is not a major challenge faced by India in its pursuit of inclusive economic growth.

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