INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

 With reference to Indian economy, which among the following were the measures undertaken by Indian Government to bring about revolution in agriculture?

Which of the following should be the focus areas in order to bring about comprehensive rural development in India?

In 1950, the Planning Commission was set up with the Prime Minister as its Chairperson. The era of five-year plans had begun. Which of the statements given below correctly defines the goals of the five-year plans?

Consider the following statements:

1. In 1991, as an immediate measure to resolve the balance of payments crisis, the rupee was devalued against foreign currencies.

2. Devaluation is done in order to encourage imports and increase the inflow of foreign currency in an economy.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

The British introduced the railways in India in 1850 and it is considered as one of their most important contributions. In which of the following way(s) the railways affected the economic structure of the India?

1. It enabled people to break geographical and cultural barriers.

2. It fostered commercialisation of Indian agriculture.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Poverty is the lack of income and productive resources to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Which among the following are tools/methods used for estimation of poverty in India?

1. Sen Index

2. Poverty Gap Index 

3. Gini Coefficient

4. Inverted Poverty Gap

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In context of Indian Economy, New Economic Policy (NEP) announced in 1991 by the central government consisted of wide-range of economic reforms which included:

1. Removal of trade restrictions.

2. Promoting overall competitiveness by removing rigidities in various central ministries.

3. Bringing inflation under control.

4. Increasing the output of goods and services.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct with reference to New Economic Policy?

In 1991, Indian government introduced a new set of policy measures which changed the direction of our economy. Which among the following were immediate reasons for such a landmark decision?

Globalisation is the process of rapid integration or interconnection between countries. Which of the following factors enable/influence the process of globalisation?

1. Increasing foreign trade.

2. Improvement in technology. 

3. Reduction in trade barriers. 

4. Need for skilled persons.

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Poverty is the lack of income and productive resources to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Which among the following are tools/methods used for estimation of poverty in India?

1. Sen Index

2. Poverty Gap Index 

3. Gini Coefficient

4. Inverted Poverty Gap

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