Indian Economics GK Quiz with Answers
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Which of the following is the largest canal irrigated state in India?
(A) Haryana
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Punjab
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Indira Gandhi Canal is India's longest and world's largest irrigation project. The canal begins at the Harike Barrage in Firozpur, a few kilometers east of the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab, and extends to irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in north-west Rajasthan.
Which of the following is the largest pond-irrigated state of India?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Karnataka
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Odisha
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh has the largest share of pond irrigation, accounting for 29% of the total pond irrigation in India.
Which of the following is included in the ISOPOM scheme?
(A) Oilseeds
(B) Pulses
(C) Maize
(D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The basic objective in this sector was to increase the production and productivity of oilseeds to make the country self-reliant. Later in the 1990s, pulses, palm oil and maize were brought under its ambit. The scheme was later restructured as Integrated Scheme for Oilseeds, Pulses, Palm Oil and Maize (ISOPOM) in 2004.
Which of the following is the main source of irrigation in India?
(A) Tube Well
(B) Canal
(C) Tank
(D) Rivers
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Similarly, in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, the most important means of irrigation are tube wells and in the South Indian states - Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Orissa, more irrigation is done through ponds.
Which of the three states of India has the lowest population of poor in the country?
(A) Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
(B) Punjab, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh
(C) Sikkim, Kerala and Gujarat
(D) Maharashtra, Kerala and Haryana
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Kerala is the least poor state, while 3.76% population in Goa, 3.82% in Sikkim and 4.89% in Tamil Nadu are poor. These states are the states with the lowest poverty in the country.
Which of the following countries has the highest productivity of rice?
(A) United Kingdom
(B) USA
(C) Australia
(D) China
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is China. China is the largest producer of rice in the world.
Which of the following is involved in gardening?
(A) Pomology
(B) Oleariculture
(C) Cultivation of flowers
(D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Horticultural crops mainly include fruits, vegetables, ornamental, aromatic, plantation and medicinal plants.
Which of the following is the richest source of Vitamin A?
(A) Papaya
(B) Mango
(C) Sunflower
(D) Apple
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Fish oil is the best source of Vitamin A. Plant sources of vitamin A include mangoes, papaya, many squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, and corn (but not white varieties). Other good sources of vitamin A include red palm oil and brute palm oil.
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.
……………..is the largest spice-producing state of India.
(A) Kerala
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Kashmir
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
State with highest production of spices – If we look at the largest state which grows all the spices together, then it is Andhra Pradesh.