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

541.

Service providers are optimistic about future growth due to:

A Anticipated decrease in client numbers

B Expected increase in client numbers and market expansion

C Reduced investment in technology

D Stagnation in the market

542.

The business expectations index for the services sector remained:

A Weak

B Neutral

C Strong

D Volatile

543.

How were the increased input costs largely managed by service providers?

A By reducing staff

B By absorbing the costs

C By passing them on to clients through higher prices

D By reducing service quality

544.

What were the main components of input costs that saw a moderate increase?

A Raw materials and energy

B Technology and skilled labor

C Rent and utilities

D Transportation and logistics

545.

The employment sub-index in the services sector showed:

A A decline

B Stagnation

C A healthy increase

D No significant change

546.

The primary driver for the expansion in the services sector was:

A A decline in new business orders

B A significant surge in new business orders

C Reduced international client demand

D Decreased business activity

547.

A services PMI reading of 57.5 indicates:

A A slight contraction

B Stagnation

C A robust expansion

D Moderate growth

548.

What was the S&P Global India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reading for March 2026?

A 56.0

B 57.5

C 55.8

D 58.1

549.

The increase in production levels was a response to:

A Decreased demand

B Burgeoning demand

C Reduced export orders

D Lower input costs

550.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor benefiting the manufacturing sector?

A Government policies boosting domestic production

B Improved global demand

C Increased interest rates

D General improvement in business conditions

Economy & Business MCQs