India's Core Sector Growth Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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What is the purpose of the 'National Infrastructure Pipeline' (NIP) in India?

  • To provide clean drinking water to rural areas
  • To boost transport infrastructure by including thousands of projects (correct)
  • To focus on education and healthcare infrastructure development
  • To promote agricultural growth in urban areas

Which sector in India has attracted substantial investment potential according to the text?

  • Financial services sector
  • Manufacturing sector
  • Power sector (correct)
  • Healthcare sector

What is the estimated total investment in infrastructure development in India as of July 2021?

  • $1.4 trillion (correct)
  • $500 billion
  • $2 trillion
  • $700 billion

In the Union Budget of 2021, what amount was allocated by the Indian government to boost transport infrastructure?

<p>US$ 32.02 billion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected power generation capacity of India by 2026-27?

<p>620 GW (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which core sectors are included in the infrastructure sector in India according to the text?

<p>Power and Urban development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key initiatives aimed at bridging the rural-urban digital divide in India?

<p>Expanding internet connectivity and promoting online government services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which program aims to connect all 2,50,000-gram panchayats in India with high-speed digital highways?

<p>Bharat Net Program (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does digital technology benefit Indian farmers according to the text?

<p>By providing weather information, crop details, financing, and marketing support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial component of the initiative to bridge the digital divide in rural India?

<p>Digital literacy programs targeting 60 million rural people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the Indian government working to provide safe drinking water to rural areas?

<p>Through various sources like tap water, wells, and hand pumps (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What positive changes were observed in tap water usage from 2001 to 2011 according to census data?

<p>An increase in tap water usage and a decrease in well water consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following initiatives was announced in Budget 2021 to enhance dam safety and performance across states?

<p>US$ 250 million project with the World Bank (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following core sectors contributed to the 9.4% growth witnessed in India in July 2021 compared to the previous year?

<p>Coal, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the 'Freight Smart Cities' initiative mentioned in the text?

<p>To improve urban freight efficiency and lower logistics expenses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following infrastructure development initiatives was not mentioned in the text?

<p>Expansion of the National Highway network by 20,000 km (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Pradhan Mantri Aatmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMANSY) mentioned in the text?

<p>To improve the overall healthcare infrastructure and services across India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following proposals from Budget 2021 is aimed at monetizing railway assets and promoting infrastructure development through public-private partnerships (PPP)?

<p>Monetization of railway assets, station redevelopment, and infrastructure development through PPP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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