GK-Indian Economic Questions and Answers

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Q11
Which plan was called the “Gadgil Yojana”?
  • A First Plan
  • B Second Plan
  • C Third Plan
  • D Fourth Plan
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Third Five-Year Plan (1961–1966) is known as the Gadgil Yojana.
Q12
Which committee recommended LPG (Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation) reforms?
  • A Kelkar Committee
  • B Narasimham Committee
  • C Shah Commission
  • D Sarkaria Commission
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Narasimham Committee recommended financial sector reforms leading to LPG.
Q13
When was the Indian Rupee decimalised?
  • A 1947
  • B 1957
  • C 1967
  • D 1977
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Indian rupee was decimalised in 1957, dividing it into 100 paise.
Q14
Which state in India is the largest producer of coal?
  • A Odisha
  • B Jharkhand
  • C Chhattisgarh
  • D Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Jharkhand is the largest coal-producing state in India.
Q15
Which index measures inflation at the wholesale level in India?
  • A Consumer Price Index
  • B Wholesale Price Index
  • C Producer Price Index
  • D Retail Price Index
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures inflation at the wholesale level.
Q16
Which Indian economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998?
  • A Raghuram Rajan
  • B Amartya Sen
  • C Manmohan Singh
  • D Kaushik Basu
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Amartya Sen won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998.
Q17
Which scheme guarantees 100 days of employment in rural areas?
  • A PMAY
  • B MGNREGA
  • C NRLM
  • D Skill India
Answer: Option B
Explanation: MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households.
Q18
What is India's rank in terms of nominal GDP globally (2024)?
  • A 3rd
  • B 5th
  • C 7th
  • D 10th
Answer: Option B
Explanation: India is the 5th largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP (2024).
Q19
Which body is responsible for calculating India's national income?
  • A RBI
  • B NABARD
  • C NSO (MoSPI)
  • D Finance Commission
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The National Statistical Office (NSO) under MoSPI calculates India's national income.
Q20
Which Indian state has the highest GDP as of 2024?
  • A Tamil Nadu
  • B Maharashtra
  • C Karnataka
  • D Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Maharashtra has the highest Gross State Domestic Product in India.
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