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Selective Questions of Economics


11. When, for the first time, did the Prime Minister of India announce the 20-point Economic Programme?

a) 1973
 b) 1974
 c) 1975
 d) 1976

Ans . C


12. Which of the following plans aimed at the removal of poverty and attainment of self-reliance?

a) second plan
 b) third plan
 c) fourth plan
 d) fifth plan

Ans . D


13. Census in India is being held regularly after every

a) 6 years
 b) 8 years
 c) 10 years
 d) 12 years

Ans . C


14. People belonging to what age group are eligible for training under TRYSEM scheme?

a) 18-35
 b) 25-40
 c) 18-50
 d) 18-25

Ans . A


15. According to the census in 2001, which city in India has the largest population?

a) Kolkatta
 b) Mumbai
 c) Delhi
 d) Chennai

Ans . B


16. In terms of geographical area India occupies what position in the world?

a) Five
 b) six
 c) seven
 d) three

Ans . C


17. India does not share its boundary with which of the following countries?

a) China
 b) Taiwan
 c) Burma
 d) Bhutan

Ans . B


18. Agriculture employs almost what percent of the Indian population?

a) 90
 b) 50
 c) 40
 d) 70

Ans . D


19. Which one of the following is a Kharif crop?

a) bajra
 b) wheat
 c) mustard
 d) barley

Ans . A


20. Which one of the following is a rabi crop?

a) rice
 b) jowar
 c) cotton
 d) peas

Ans . D

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