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RRB Group D Indian Economy — practice questions

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Which one of the following is the primary source of energy in India?Read the answer and worked solution →Estimates of National Income in India are prepared by:Read the answer and worked solution →Which sector is this job in?Read the answer and worked solution →Organised or unorganised?Read the answer and worked solution →Match the money and credit termRead the answer and worked solution →Complete the consumer lawRead the answer and worked solution →Which share of GVA was bigger?Read the answer and worked solution →Quick: pick the right oneRead the answer and worked solution →

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Which one of the following is the primary source of energy in India?

  1. Coal
  2. Hydro power
  3. Natural gas
  4. Naphtha
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Correct answer: A. Coal

1. India's electricity and industry rely heavily on thermal generation. 2. The bulk of that thermal power is produced by burning coal. 3. Therefore coal is the primary source of energy in India. _Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.31._

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Estimates of National Income in India are prepared by:

  1. The Central Statistical Organization
  2. The Indian Planning Commission
  3. The Union Ministry of Finance
  4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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Correct answer: A. The Central Statistical Organization

1. National income estimation requires collecting and compiling economic statistics. 2. In India this task is handled by the Central Statistical Organization (CSO). 3. Hence national income estimates are prepared by the CSO. _Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.62._

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Which sector is this job in?

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Questions
  1. Items
    1. Text
      Flower cultivator
      Matches the category
      Yes
    2. Text
      Fisherman
      Matches the category
      Yes
    3. Text
      Bee-keeper
      Matches the category
      Yes
    4. Text
      Tailor
      Matches the category
      No
    5. Text
      Courier
      Matches the category
      No
    Category
    Primary sector
  2. Items
    1. Text
      Tailor
      Matches the category
      Yes
    2. Text
      Potter
      Matches the category
      Yes
    3. Text
      Basket weaver
      Matches the category
      Yes
    4. Text
      Match factory hand
      Matches the category
      Yes
    5. Text
      Fisherman
      Matches the category
      No
    6. Text
      Moneylender
      Matches the category
      No
    Category
    Secondary sector
  3. Items
    1. Text
      Moneylender
      Matches the category
      Yes
    2. Text
      Courier
      Matches the category
      Yes
    3. Text
      Call centre agent
      Matches the category
      Yes
    4. Text
      Potter
      Matches the category
      No
    5. Text
      Bee-keeper
      Matches the category
      No
    Category
    Tertiary sector
Instructions
Tap only the jobs that belong to the sector named on top.
_Source: syllabus Understanding Economic Development, Ch2 'Sectors of the Indian Economy', pp.17-19_

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