India Growth & Key Indicators — Set 9
Economy Advanced · भारत की वृद्धि और मुख्य संकेतक · Questions 81–90 of 100
India's contribution to global CO2 emissions is approximately:
Correct Answer: B. 7%
India contributes approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, making it the 3rd largest emitter after China (29%) and USA (14%). However, India's per capita emissions are significantly lower than developed countries. India has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2070 and reducing emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 (updated NDC under Paris Agreement 2015).
The National Statistical Office (NSO) of India was formed by merging:
Correct Answer: B. CSO and NSSO
The National Statistical Office (NSO) was formed in May 2019 by merging the Central Statistical Office (CSO) and the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). NSO is responsible for GDP estimation, CPI, household surveys, economic censuses, and coordination of statistical activities. The merger aimed to reduce duplication and improve data quality.
India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) has a base year of:
Correct Answer: B. 2011-12
India's WPI was revised to base year 2011-12 in 2017, replacing the old 2004-05 base series. The new WPI series has a revised basket of 697 commodities compared to 676 earlier. It is published weekly for the primary articles and monthly for all items by the Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA) under DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).
NFHS-5 data showed what percentage of women in India aged 15-49 had anaemia?
Correct Answer: B. 57%
NFHS-5 (2019-21) showed that 57% of women aged 15-49 in India were anaemic, an alarming increase from 53% in NFHS-4. Anaemia in women impacts maternal health, birth outcomes, and child nutrition. Key causes include iron-deficiency due to poor diet, frequent pregnancies, and menstrual blood loss. PM POSHAN (erstwhile MDM) and POSHAN Abhiyan target reducing anaemia through supplementation and dietary diversification.
India's rank in the World Talent Competitiveness Index (WTCI) 2023 was approximately:
Correct Answer: C. 78
India ranked around 78th in the World Talent Competitiveness Index (WTCI) 2023 published by INSEAD. WTCI measures a country's ability to grow, attract, and retain talent across dimensions of vocational/technical skills, global knowledge skills, and labour/vocational skills. Switzerland tops the index. India's talent pool in IT and engineering is globally recognized but overall talent infrastructure needs improvement.
India's Capital Expenditure (CapEx) in the Union Budget 2023-24 was:
Correct Answer: A. ₹7.5 lakh crore
India's Capital Expenditure in Union Budget 2023-24 was ₹7.5 lakh crore (₹7,50,246 crore), a 33% increase over 2022-23. This continued the trend of fiscal stimulus through infrastructure investment since 2020-21. Budget 2024-25 further increased CapEx to ₹11.1 lakh crore. High government CapEx aims to crowd-in private investment and boost long-term growth potential.
India's Gross Value Added (GVA) differs from GDP by:
Correct Answer: C. Adding subsidies and subtracting taxes
GDP = GVA + Taxes on products − Subsidies on products. Alternatively, GVA = GDP − Net Taxes (taxes minus subsidies). GVA measures economic activity from the producers' perspective, while GDP measures from the expenditure side. GVA is useful for sectoral analysis (agriculture GVA, industry GVA, services GVA) while GDP includes the complete picture of the economy. MoSPI publishes both GVA and GDP data.
The 'Ease of Living Index' for cities in India is published by which ministry?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
The Ease of Living Index (EoLI) for Indian cities is published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) under the Smart Cities Mission framework. It assesses quality of life in 111 cities across pillars of governance, social, economic, and physical parameters. Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore have consistently ranked among top cities. The index encourages cities to benchmark and improve livability.
India became a trillion-dollar economy for the first time in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 2007
India crossed the $1 trillion nominal GDP mark for the first time in 2007. This milestone was achieved on the back of rapid economic growth in the mid-2000s (8-9% growth years). The global financial crisis of 2008-09 temporarily slowed growth, but India recovered quickly. India added the next trillion (reaching $2 trillion) by 2014, and $3 trillion by 2022, reflecting acceleration.
India's rank in the World Bank's Human Capital Index (HCI) 2020 was:
Correct Answer: A. 116
India ranked 116th out of 174 countries in the World Bank's Human Capital Index (HCI) 2020 with a score of 0.49. This means a child born in India today will be 49% as productive as they could be with full education and health. Singapore ranked 1st with HCI of 0.88. India's lower rank reflects gaps in child survival, education quality, and adult health indicators.