Questions and Answers
Which revolution in India paved the way for self-sufficiency in food grain production?
Which tax is known as the most common and important tax levied on individuals in India?
What is the only state in India to adopt a universal Public Distribution System (PDS)?
Under which tax is 'one nation, one uniform tax' ensured in India?
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Which of the following is a cause of black money?
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Pumpsets and motors are primarily produced in which location?
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What process involves providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth?
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Which industrial cluster is entirely created by Tamil Nadu in India?
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What does GNP represent?
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National Income measures which of the following?
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Which sector includes agriculture?
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What is the value added approach related to?
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What was the gross value added for the services sector in 2018-19?
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In terms of agricultural production, where does India rank?
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Which of the following is classified as a trade policy?
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Who granted the English the 'golden Fireman' in 1632?
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Study Notes
Economic Concepts and Measurements
- GNP is defined as GDP plus net property income from abroad.
- National Income accounts for the total value of goods and services produced within a country.
- The primary sector encompasses agriculture as its main component, distinguishing it from industries like automobiles and trade.
- The value-added approach estimates the final good by summing the contributions of each intermediate good used in production.
- In 2018-19, the gross value added for the services sector was estimated at 92.26 lakh Crore.
Agriculture and Industry in India
- India ranks as the 2nd largest producer of agricultural products globally.
- The Green Revolution led to self-sufficiency in food grain production in India.
- Tamil Nadu is the only state in India to have adopted a universal Public Distribution System (PDS).
Trade and International Relations
- The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is the Director General.
- GATT’s first round of negotiations took place in Geneva.
- India signed the Dunkel proposal in 1986, aiming to improve trade relations.
Historical Context
- The colonial advent in India involved Portuguese, Dutch, English, Danish, and French influences.
- The English received the "golden Fireman" privilege in 1632 from Jahangir.
Government Policies and Taxation
- The Foreign Investment Policy (FIP) was announced in July 1991.
- Buffer stocks of food grains are maintained by the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
- The most significant tax on individuals in India is the income tax, first introduced in 1860.
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) represents a unified taxation system across the nation.
- Black money is attributed to high tax rates, a shortage of goods, and other illicit activities.
Agriculture and Infrastructure
- Agriculture and industrial development are critical for a nation's progress.
- Tiruppur is renowned for its knitwear production, a significant contributor to the textile industry.
- Coimbatore is noted as a hub for pumpsets and motor production.
- 'The Detroit of Asia' refers to Coimbatore, highlighting its industrial significance.
Governance and Welfare
- The three levels of government in India include the Union, state, and local authorities.
- Nutrition is defined as the process of obtaining food essential for health and growth.
- The government plays multiple roles, including defense, foreign policy, and economic regulation.
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