Indian Economy – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 25. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India is?

   • A. Investment by domestic companies in foreign countries
   • B. Investment by foreign companies in India
   • C. Government investment in infrastructure projects
   • D. Investment in the stock market by Indian residents

2. 26. What is 'sustainable development' in the context of the Indian economy?

   • A. Economic growth focused solely on industrialization
   • B. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations
   • C. Rapid exploitation of natural resources for current benefits
   • D. Economic policies that prioritize exports above all else

3. 27. The 'Service Sector' in India includes?

   • A. Agriculture and mining
   • B. Manufacturing and construction
   • C. Banking
   • D. IT

4. 28. What is the role of 'Small Scale Industries (SSIs)' in the Indian economy?

   • A. They primarily focus on exports
   • B. They provide large-scale employment and contribute significantly to production
   • C. They are mainly involved in the services sector
   • D. They are all government-owned

5. 29. What is 'financial inclusion' in India?

   • A. Providing banking services to all citizens
   • B. Promoting the stock market
   • C. Encouraging foreign investment
   • D. Reducing the number of banks

6. 30. The 'Economic Survey' of India is published by?

   • A. The Reserve Bank of India
   • B. The Ministry of Finance
   • C. The National Statistical Office
   • D. The NITI Aayog