Indian Economics GK Quiz Questions
India's economy is the third largest economy in the world. At the same time, there has been rapid economic progress in India and today India has emerged as an economic superpower of the world. Due to its achievement, in modern times it has become necessary for every candidate to know it, especially for those students who are preparing for competitive exams, as GK questions are asked in almost all competitive exams related to the Indian economy.
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Economics GK
Q : Which of the following is the largest producer of food grains in the world?
(A) India
(B) China
(C) USA
(D) Brazil
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is China.
Who among the following is considered the father of community development programs in India?
(A) Vinoba Bhabe
(B) Bindeshwar Pathak
(C) Dr. Ambedkar
(D) S.K.De
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is National Extension Service. CDP or Community Development Program was started in 1952 by the Government of India to bring about community development. From the history of community development programs in India, its main focus was on communities in rural areas.
Whose seed crop is the newly released CSR-43?
(A) Tea
(B) Wheat
(C) Rice
(D) Maize
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
One such variety of paddy, CSR-43, has been developed by the scientists of the Central Soil Salinity Research Institute. This variety of paddy plant can give yield even in 9.5 pH soil. The height of this variety of paddy plant is up to 100 centimeters.
When was the first agricultural census of India conducted?
(A) 1880
(B) 1890
(C) 1921
(D) 1970
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
For the first time, agricultural census was conducted in the year 1970-71.
Which are the top three producing states of food grains in India?
(A) U.P, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh
(B) Punjab, UP, Madhya Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh, UP, Punjab,
(D) UP, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
In India, rice is mainly produced in three states, which are West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. West Bengal produces the most rice, with a total contribution of 13.62 percent.
Which of the following is not a fibre crop?
(A) Cotton
(B) Jute
(C) Mesta
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Rubber is non-fibre crop and hemp, cotton, natural silk are fiber crops.
Which of the following is the correct order of coffee producing states in India (from high to low)?
(A) Kerala > Karnataka > Tamil Nadu
(B) Karnataka > Kerala > Tamil Nadu
(C) Maharashtra>Tamil Nadu>Kerala
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is Karnataka > Kerala > Tamil Nadu > Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka is the major coffee producing state of India. Coffee production in India is concentrated in the hilly regions of the South Indian states, comprising Karnataka 71 percent, Kerala 21 percent and Tamil Nadu (5 percent of the total production with 8,200 tonnes).
Which of the following is the top fruit producer in India?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh is a state that produces the largest quantity of fruits. Andhra Pradesh has produced around 17 million metric tonnes of fruits in the financial year 2020. Maharashtra is at second place in the table.
In Which of the following statements is not correct?
(A) China is the largest mango producer in the world
(B) Karnataka has the highest food productivity in India
(C) Himachal Pradesh is the largest producer of fruits in India
(D) Maharashtra is the largest banana producing state in India.
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
China is the world's largest tea producing country. Yunnan, Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces in China are best known for tea production. The birthplace of tea is China. China is the most populous country in the world. Beijing is the capital city of China. China is officially called the People's Republic of China.
Which of the following statements is not correct regarding banana?
(A) India is the world's largest producer
(B) It contains 27% carbohydrates
(C) Tamil Nadu is its largest producer.
(D) 'Amrapali' is the best variety of banana.
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Banana is produced in largest quantity in Tamil Nadu and 'Amrapali' is the best variety of banana.
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