Which of the following is a primary sector of economic activities in India ?

• Food processing
• Telecom services
• Manufacturing industry
• Agriculture
Correct Option: D  [ Agriculture ]

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In India, Special Economic Zones were established to enhance:

• Technology Development
• Free Trade
• Foreign Investment
• Employment
Correct Option: B  [ Free Trade ]

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The Plan launched in the 50th year of Indian Independence was :

• Sixth five year plan
• Eighth five year plan
• Ninth five year plan
• Tenth five year plan
Correct Option: C  [ Ninth five year plan ]

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Plan finance creates increase of money supply if there is

• increase in taxes
• increase in loan from the Reserve Bank of India
• increase in loan from commercial Banks
• increase in loan from general public
Correct Option: A  [ increase in taxes ]

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NABARD stands for:

• National Activated Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
• National Agricultural Backward and Rural Development
• National Bank for Accelerated Rural Development
Correct Option: B  [ National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development ]

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Gilt-edged market means:

• Market of government securities
• Bullion market
• Market of commodities
• Market of pure metals
Correct Option: A  [ Market of government securities ]

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In India, National Income is computed by :

• Ministry of Fianance
• Central Statistical Organisation
• National Development Council
• Finance Commission
Correct Option: B  [ Central Statistical Organisation ]

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The Mahalanobis strategy of Indian Planning gave emphasis to the growth of:

• Agricultural sector
• Services sector
• Heavy Capital Goods Industrial sector
• Small scale Village Industrial sector
Correct Option: C  [ Heavy Capital Goods Industrial sector ]

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Which of the following has the highest per capita income ?

• Delhi
• Sikkim
• Haryana
• Goa
Correct Option: D  [ Goa ]

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Which industry employs the largest number of women in India ?

• Tea
• Textile
• Jute
• Coal
Correct Option: B  [ Textile ]

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