Indian Economy Test 29

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Question 1
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Which one of the following statements about a state finance commission is true?

A
it is an informal body

B
it is a constitutional body

C
it is an administrative body

D
None of them
Question 2
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Who among the following is not the member of 14th Finance Commission?

A
Prof Abhijeet Sen

B
Sushma Nath

C
Govind Rao

D
Ajay Narayan Jha
Question 3
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When we eat the flesh of goat, we are ___________.

A
primary consumer

B
secondary consumer

C
tertiary consumer

D
none of the above
Question 4
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Consider the following statements.
1. The term 'ecology' is first given by Reiter.
2. The term 'ecosystem' is first given by Tansley.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1

B
Only 2

C
1 and 2

D
None of the above
Question 5
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India is regarded as a country of 'Demographic Dividend'. This is due to _________.

A
its high population in the age group below 15 years

B
its high population in the age group of 15-64 years

C
its high population in the age group above 65 years

D
its high total population

Solution

Growth in an economy as a result of the changing age structure of a country can be defined as demographic dividend. India has more than 60% of its population in the age-group of 15-64 years, which is capable of working and hence the highest potential to contribute to the need of labour and human capital. Higher demographic dividend also results in higher demand fuelled by greater savings and hence stimulates growth.
Question 6
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Consider the following statements:
1. About one-third of GDP in India is contributed by the agricultural sector.
2. More than 60% of the country's GDP is contributed by the service sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
Only 1

B
Only 2

C
Both 1 and 2

D
Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

While agriculture and allied services contribute close to 17% to the GDP, share of services sector is around 59% (in 2013) up from 30% in 1951-52. Contribution of agriculture has dropped from 51% in 1951-52 due to the rapid growth in services sector and reduced dependence of the country on agriculture for economic growth.
Question 7
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Urbanisation in India is very poor as compared to other developed countries. Which one of the following can be the exact cause of the high population increase in urban areas?

A
Natural increase of urban population

B
Net migration from rural areas

C
Lack of coverage of rural masses under social benefit programmes

D
Both 'a' and 'b' are the exact causes for population increase in urban areas
Question 8
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'The bills imposing restriction on the freedom of trade and commerce can be Introduced in State Legislature only with the prior sanction of the President.' This provision is mentioned in Article

A
200

B
253

C
252

D
308
Question 9
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What percentage of the total population of the world resides in India, as estimated in 2011?

A
15

B
17.5

C
20

D
22.5

Solution

India's population as per Census 2011 was recorded at 1.21 billion against the total world population of approximately 7 billion. It comprised around 624 million males and 586 million females. The country's population was equal to the combined population of Brazil, Bangladesh, USA, Pakistan, Japan and Indonesia.
Question 10
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Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development:
1. Low birth rate with low death rate
2. High birth rate with high death rate
3. High birth rate with low death rate
Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below.

A
1, 2, 3

B
2, 1, 3

C
2, 3, 1

D
3, 2, 1

Solution

Countries are initially characterized with high birth rate and high death rate as the there are not enough health facilities available, the population is unaware of the health and hygiene practices to be followed. As development happens, improvements in hygiene, sanitation, food availability reduces the death rate. This is the phase when population growth quickens. With further development, education and literacy, the population is apprised of family planning and contraception which checks the birth rate as well.

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Indian Economy Test 29

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Question 1

it is an informal body

it is a constitutional body

it is an administrative body

None of them

Question 2

Prof Abhijeet Sen

Sushma Nath

Govind Rao

Ajay Narayan Jha

Question 3

primary consumer

secondary consumer

tertiary consumer

none of the above

Question 4

Only 1

Only 2

1 and 2

None of the above

Question 5

its high population in the age group below 15 years

its high population in the age group of 15-64 years

its high population in the age group above 65 years

its high total population

Solution

Question 6

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Question 7

Natural increase of urban population

Net migration from rural areas

Lack of coverage of rural masses under social benefit programmes

Both 'a' and 'b' are the exact causes for population increase in urban areas

Question 8

200

253

252

308

Question 9

15

17.5

20

22.5

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Question 10

1, 2, 3

2, 1, 3

2, 3, 1

3, 2, 1

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