MCQs on India's Economy: GDP, Inflation, RBI Policy

231.

The 'Startup India' initiative is primarily aimed at:

A Promoting traditional industries

B Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship

C Regulating foreign investment

D Increasing government bureaucracy

232.

Which of the following sectors is currently attracting significant investor interest in India's startup ecosystem?

A Traditional brick-and-mortar retail

B Deep tech, AI, and climate tech

C Print media and publishing

D Physical video rental stores

233.

What is the valuation threshold for a startup to be recognized as a 'unicorn'?

A $100 million

B $500 million

C $1 billion

D $5 billion

234.

Which of the following is a significant benefit of transitioning to renewable energy sources for India?

A Increased reliance on volatile global fossil fuel prices

B Reduced air pollution and improved public health

C Higher carbon emissions

D Decreased job creation in the energy sector

235.

Policies promoting domestic manufacturing of solar panels and wind turbines are aimed at:

A Increasing import dependence

B Reducing import dependence and boosting local industry

C Focusing solely on renewable energy research

D Discouraging investment in renewable energy

236.

India's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions is targeted for the year:

A 2050

B 2060

C 2070

D 2055

237.

Which of the following is a major challenge in integrating intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the grid?

A Excessive grid stability

B Lack of demand for electricity

C Intermittency and variability of supply

D Low cost of energy storage

238.

What is India's target for non-fossil fuel energy capacity by the year 2030?

A 300 GW

B 400 GW

C 500 GW

D 600 GW

239.

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a sector receiving increased Capex under India's infrastructure push?

A Roads and Highways

B Railways

C Renewable Energy

D Traditional handicraft promotion

240.

A significant increase in infrastructure Capex is expected to create a multiplier effect on economic growth by:

A Decreasing demand for construction materials

B Reducing employment opportunities

C Stimulating demand for goods and services and creating jobs

D Increasing the fiscal deficit without economic benefit

Economy & Business MCQs