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Conceptual understanding of all the topics is the most important part of preparation for an examination. CBSE Curriculum based Objective Questions from Class-VI to XII provide an excellent option to test your basic concepts.
The following Quiz consists of questions from NCERT Class XII Indian Economic Development. Aspirants may practice these questions to have a revision of the fundamental concepts of the subject.
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- Question 1 of 53
1. Question
Category: NCERTIn the history of demographic transition, which year is regarded as the year of the great divide?
Correct1921
Incorrect1921
- Question 2 of 53
2. Question
Category: NCERTWhen were the railways Introduced in India?
Correct1850
Incorrect1850
- Question 3 of 53
3. Question
Category: NCERTThe first census data was collected during British rule.
Correct1881
Incorrect1881
- Question 4 of 53
4. Question
Category: NCERTAt the time of independence, most of the land was owned by _________
Correctzamindars
Incorrectzamindars
- Question 5 of 53
5. Question
Category: NCERTWhat was the life expectancy in India during the British rule?
Correct32
Incorrect32
- Question 6 of 53
6. Question
Category: NCERTDuring colonial period India’s demographic profile showed ________
Correcthigh birth rate
Incorrecthigh birth rate
- Question 7 of 53
7. Question
Category: NCERTIndian economy on the eve of Independence was ________
Correctunderdeveloped
Incorrectunderdeveloped
- Question 8 of 53
8. Question
Category: NCERTSuez Canal was opened for transport in _________
Correct1869
Incorrect1869
- Question 9 of 53
9. Question
Category: NCERTWho made significant estimates about calculating national income in India during the British period?
CorrectV.K.R.V. Rao
His PhD thesis at Cambridge, The National Income of British India, was the first scientific attempt to estimate India’s GDP.
Delhi School of Economics (DSE) was founded by him in 1948, it became India’s premier economics institution.IncorrectV.K.R.V. Rao
His PhD thesis at Cambridge, The National Income of British India, was the first scientific attempt to estimate India’s GDP.
Delhi School of Economics (DSE) was founded by him in 1948, it became India’s premier economics institution. - Question 10 of 53
10. Question
Category: NCERTWhich one of the following measures was not a part of tenancy reforms?
Correctfixation of land ceiling
Incorrectfixation of land ceiling
- Question 11 of 53
11. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following industry was not reserved for the government in Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956?
CorrectIron and steel
IncorrectIron and steel
- Question 12 of 53
12. Question
Category: NCERTThe motive behind the introduction of land reforms in India was _____
Correctequity in agriculture
Incorrectequity in agriculture
- Question 13 of 53
13. Question
Category: NCERTWhen was NITI Aayog established?
Correct2015
Incorrect2015
- Question 14 of 53
14. Question
Category: NCERTEconomic reforms were introduced in India in the year _______
Correct1991
Incorrect1991
- Question 15 of 53
15. Question
Category: NCERTMake in India programme was launched in _
Correct2014
Incorrect2014
- Question 16 of 53
16. Question
Category: NCERTMUDRA Bank was set up to meet the credit needs of the ____
Correctsmall enterprises
Incorrectsmall enterprises
- Question 17 of 53
17. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following replaced MRTP Act?
CorrectCompetition Act
IncorrectCompetition Act
- Question 18 of 53
18. Question
Category: NCERTTo provide refinance facilities to micro-units, an agency named MUDRA was established by the government. In which year this agency was set up?
CorrectIncorrect - Question 19 of 53
19. Question
Category: NCERTAt present how many industries are exclusively reserved for the public sector in India?
CorrectThree
IncorrectThree
- Question 20 of 53
20. Question
Category: NCERTAt present the number of industries requiring company licensing is ___
CorrectFive
IncorrectFive
- Question 21 of 53
21. Question
Category: NCERTGST has been implemented from ___
CorrectJuly 1, 2017
IncorrectJuly 1, 2017
- Question 22 of 53
22. Question
Category: NCERTWhen did the Gulf Crisis take place?
Correct1990-91
Incorrect1990-91
- Question 23 of 53
23. Question
Category: NCERTHow much loan was provided by World Bank and IMF during the nineties to bail India out of the crisis?
Correct$7 billion
Incorrect$7 billion
- Question 24 of 53
24. Question
Category: NCERTFor how many industries, licensing is still necessary?
Correct6
Incorrect6
- Question 25 of 53
25. Question
Category: NCERTHow many industries are entirely reserved for the public sector?
Correct2
Incorrect2
- Question 26 of 53
26. Question
Category: NCERTWhat is the investment limit in small scale industries?
Correct1 crore
Incorrect1 crore
- Question 27 of 53
27. Question
Category: NCERTWho is the Chairman of the GST Council?
CorrectFinance Minister
IncorrectFinance Minister
- Question 28 of 53
28. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following are represented in a population pyramid?
1. Age group of population
2. Population size
3. Female populationCorrectAll three — age group, population size, and female population — are represented in a population pyramid.
IncorrectAll three — age group, population size, and female population — are represented in a population pyramid.
- Question 29 of 53
29. Question
Category: NCERTConsider the following pairs regarding phases of population growth in India:
1. 1901-21 : Stationary phase of growth
2. 1921-51 : Steady population growth
3. 1951-81 : Population ExplosionCorrectAll three pairs are correctly matched.
IncorrectAll three pairs are correctly matched.
- Question 30 of 53
30. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following statements best describe crude birth rate (CBR)?
CorrectCBR is the number of live births in a year per thousand of population.
IncorrectCBR is the number of live births in a year per thousand of population.
- Question 31 of 53
31. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following best describes the Warabandi system?
CorrectWarabandi is a system of equitable distribution of water in canal irrigation regions.
IncorrectWarabandi is a system of equitable distribution of water in canal irrigation regions.
- Question 32 of 53
32. Question
Category: NCERTA near constant population growth is reflected by which of the following types of population pyramid?
CorrectA bell-shaped pyramid tapered towards the top reflects near constant population growth.
IncorrectA bell-shaped pyramid tapered towards the top reflects near constant population growth.
- Question 33 of 53
33. Question
Category: NCERTThe term Conurbation refers to:
CorrectConurbation is a large area of urban development resulting from merging of originally separate towns or cities.
IncorrectConurbation is a large area of urban development resulting from merging of originally separate towns or cities.
- Question 34 of 53
34. Question
Category: NCERTConsider the following pairs:
NW 5 : Delta River systems of Mahanadi & Brahmani
NW 3 : West Coast Canal
NW 1 : Sadia to DhubriCorrectAll three pairs are correctly matched.
IncorrectAll three pairs are correctly matched.
- Question 35 of 53
35. Question
Category: NCERT“Aus”, “aman”, “boro” are the:
CorrectThey are three crops of rice grown in different seasons in West Bengal.
IncorrectThey are three crops of rice grown in different seasons in West Bengal.
- Question 36 of 53
36. Question
Category: NCERTWith reference to Census 2011, consider the following statements:
1. A marginal worker is a person who works for more than seven months but less than nine months in a year.
2. More than fifty per cent of the workers in India are marginal workers.CorrectBoth statements are incorrect; marginal workers work less than six months, and they are less than 50% of workers.
IncorrectBoth statements are incorrect; marginal workers work less than six months, and they are less than 50% of workers.
- Question 37 of 53
37. Question
Category: NCERTConsider the following statements with respect to literacy in India (2011 census):
1. Any person who can read and write with understanding in any language is considered literate.
2. Female literacy in India is more than 70%.
3. Jharkhand records the lowest literacy rate in India.CorrectStatement 1 is correct; Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect (female literacy <70%, Bihar lowest literacy).
IncorrectStatement 1 is correct; Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect (female literacy <70%, Bihar lowest literacy).
- Question 38 of 53
38. Question
Category: NCERTWhich amongst the following defines the metropolitan city as per the census of India?
CorrectMetropolitan cities are those accommodating population size between one to five million.
IncorrectMetropolitan cities are those accommodating population size between one to five million.
- Question 39 of 53
39. Question
Category: NCERTConsider the following statements regarding footloose industries:
1. Footloose industries are those industries which enjoy relatively free choice of location.
2. The cotton industry is an example of a footloose industry.CorrectStatement 1 is correct; Statement 2 is incorrect (cotton is not footloose).
IncorrectStatement 1 is correct; Statement 2 is incorrect (cotton is not footloose).
- Question 40 of 53
40. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following criteria is/are used in India to define ‘Urban area/settlements’?
1. Minimum population of 10,000 persons
2. Population density of at least 1000 persons per sq km
3. Presence of municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committeeCorrectCriteria 1 and 3 are correct.
IncorrectCriteria 1 and 3 are correct.
- Question 41 of 53
41. Question
Category: NCERTConsider the following statements regarding the Sugarcane crop in India:
1. India is the second largest producer of Sugarcane in the world.
2. Yield of Sugarcane crop is higher in southern India as compared to northern India.CorrectBoth statements are correct.
IncorrectBoth statements are correct.
- Question 42 of 53
42. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following cities of India are well known for aircraft industry?
1. Lucknow
2. Jabalpur
3. Nasik
4. KoraputCorrectCities 1,2 and 4 are well known for aircraft industry.
IncorrectCities 1,2 and 4 are well known for aircraft industry.
- Question 43 of 53
43. Question
Category: NCERTWith reference to Bauxite, consider the following statements:
1. Bauxite is mainly concentrated in tropical regions of the world.
2. Extraction of aluminum from bauxite largely depends on availability of electricity.CorrectBoth statements are correct.
IncorrectBoth statements are correct.
- Question 44 of 53
44. Question
Category: NCERTWith reference to National Infrastructure Pipeline, consider the following statements:
1. It is an infrastructure project launched by Govt. of India, exclusive for road construction.
2. It is under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.CorrectBoth statements are incorrect; NIP covers multiple sectors and is under Ministry of Finance.
IncorrectBoth statements are incorrect; NIP covers multiple sectors and is under Ministry of Finance.
- Question 45 of 53
45. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following cities are famous industrial centers for leather and leather products in India?
1. Agra
2. Kanpur
3. Kolkata
4. RanipetCorrectAll four cities are famous for leather industry.
IncorrectAll four cities are famous for leather industry.
- Question 46 of 53
46. Question
Category: NCERTArrange the following nuclear power plants of India from north to south:
1. Kaiga
2. Kakrapara
3. Rawatbhata
4. NaroraCorrectCorrect order is 4-2-3-1 (Narora–Kakrapara–Rawatbhata–Kaiga).
IncorrectCorrect order is 4-2-3-1 (Narora–Kakrapara–Rawatbhata–Kaiga).
- Question 47 of 53
47. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following statements are correct regarding the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technique?
1. It is a process of establishing a rice crop from seeds sown in field rather than by transplanting seedlings.
2. It causes saving irrigation water.
3. It reduces emission of greenhouse gases.CorrectAll three statements are correct.
IncorrectAll three statements are correct.
- Question 48 of 53
48. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following are identified shale gas basins for exploration?
1. K-G Basin
2. Cambay
3. Indo-Gangetic Basin
4. Indus River BasinCorrectAll four basins — K-G, Cambay, Indo-Gangetic, and Indus — are identified for shale gas exploration.
IncorrectAll four basins — K-G, Cambay, Indo-Gangetic, and Indus — are identified for shale gas exploration.
- Question 49 of 53
49. Question
Category: NCERTUranium deposit is found in India in which of the mineral belts?
1. Chotanagpur Basin
2. Shillong Basin
3. Chhattisgarh Basin
4. Cuddapah BasinCorrectUranium deposits are found in Chotanagpur, Chhattisgarh, and Cuddapah basins.
IncorrectUranium deposits are found in Chotanagpur, Chhattisgarh, and Cuddapah basins.
- Question 50 of 53
50. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Gondwana rock system?
1. More than 90% of the Indian coal reserves are found in these rocks.
2. Anthracite is prominently found in Gondwana coal fields.CorrectStatement 1 is correct; Statement 2 is incorrect (Anthracite is rare in Gondwana).
IncorrectStatement 1 is correct; Statement 2 is incorrect (Anthracite is rare in Gondwana).
- Question 51 of 53
51. Question
Category: NCERTConsider the following statements about sedimentary basins in India:
1. In India they are located both on land and offshore.
2. They are an important source of oil, natural gas, and petroleum.CorrectBoth statements are correct.
IncorrectBoth statements are correct.
- Question 52 of 53
52. Question
Category: NCERTWhich of the following varieties of silk accounts for majority of the total natural silk produced in India?
CorrectMulberry silk accounts for the majority of natural silk produced in India.
IncorrectMulberry silk accounts for the majority of natural silk produced in India.
- Question 53 of 53
53. Question
Category: NCERTConsider the following statements regarding shale Gas:
1. It is formed during the transformation of material into coal and remains within the coal itself.
2. The largest shale gas reserves are estimated to be in India.CorrectBoth statements are incorrect; shale gas is found in sedimentary rocks, and India does not have the largest reserves.
IncorrectBoth statements are incorrect; shale gas is found in sedimentary rocks, and India does not have the largest reserves.
