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Economic Growth & Sustainable Development MCQ — 434 Practice Questions with Answers

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Practice Questions

Q1. MSME beneficiaries assisted by SIDBI at end of FY 2025?

A 50 lakh
B 76.26 lakh Correct
C 90 lakh
D 102 lakh

Explanation

SIDBI was assisting 76.26 lakh MSMEs at end of FY 2025.

Q2. How much funding will each designated City Economic Region (CER) receive over five years per Union Budget 2026-27?

A ₹1,000 crore
B ₹5,000 crore Correct
C ₹10,000 crore
D ₹20,000 crore

Explanation

Each City Economic Region will receive ₹5,000 crore over five years through challenge-mode, reform-cum-results-based financing.

Q3. Consider the following three official surveys in India: 1) Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2) Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 3) Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE). Which of the above is/are conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation?

A 1 only
B 1, 2 and 3 Correct
C 2 and 3 only
D 1 and 3 only

Explanation

All three surveys-ASI for registered manufacturing, ASUSE for unincorporated non-agricultural enterprises and the newly launched ASISSE for incorporated services sector enterprises-are conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Together they provide a comprehensive database of the non-agricultural economy at the state and industry level.

Q4. Which three pulses are the primary focus of this mission?

A Chana, Moong, Rajma
B Tur (Arhar), Urad, Masoor Correct
C Soybean, Groundnut, Mustard
D Moong, Chana, Tur

Explanation

The mission focuses on Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masoor — critical pulses facing production gaps.

Q5. What percentage of the CPI basket is accounted for by food and fuel combined, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26?

A 52.7% Correct
B 45.1%
C 39.4%
D 60.3%

Explanation

Food and fuel together account for 52.7% of the CPI basket. This is why lower food prices due to favorable monsoon conditions had such a significant impact on bringing headline inflation down to 1.7% in FY26.

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Q6. BHAVYA scheme projects are selected through which mode?

A First-come-first-served
B Challenge mode
C Lottery system
D Nomination by States
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Q7. Which of the following is the correct sequence of Five Year Plans? 1. Focus on agriculture 2. Focus on heavy industries 3. Self-reliant economy 4. Growth with stability

A 3rd, 1st, 2nd, 4th Plans
B 2nd, 1st, 4th, 3rd Plans
C 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Plans
D 1st, 3rd, 2nd, 4th Plans
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Q8. Till what date has the lending period for PM SVANidhi been extended?

A March 31, 2030
B March 31, 2028
C March 31, 2026
D March 31, 2032
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Q9. Approximately how many startups were registered in India in 2025, the highest annual addition since 2016?

A 22,000
B 33,000
C 44,000
D 55,000
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Q10. How much was allocated for CCUS (Carbon Capture) in Union Budget 2026-27?

A ₹10,000 crore
B ₹20,000 crore
C ₹5,000 crore
D ₹15,000 crore
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Q11. India's GDP grew at what rate in the October–December 2025 quarter (Q3 FY2026), making it the world's fastest-growing major economy?

A 7.8%
B 6.5%
C 8.2%
D 7.2%
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Q12. What is the duration of basic training under PM Vishwakarma?

A 20 hours
B 40 hours
C 80 hours
D 120 hours
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Q13. India's GDP growth rate in FY 2024-25 (advance estimate) was approximately:

A 7.5%
B 8.2%
C 5.5%
D 6.5%
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Q14. Manufacturing sector's share in India's GDP is approximately:

A About 40%
B About 17%
C About 5%
D About 30%
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Q15. What percentage of sanctioned export limits can exporters get as additional working capital under CGSE?

A 10%
B 15%
C 20%
D 25%

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