Economics GK | Economics Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams

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

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

13. Census in India is being held regularly after every

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

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

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

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

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

a) Five
 b) six
 c) seven
 d) three

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

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

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

a) 90
 b) 50
 c) 40
 d) 70

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

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

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

a) rice
 b) jowar
 c) cotton
 d) peas