India's History Overview

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What was the primary role of the British East India Company in India?

To turn India into a colonial economy (correct)

To develop India's infrastructure

To establish a democratic government

To promote Indian culture and languages

Which religious movement emerged in the Punjab region, opposing institutionalized religion?

Hinduism

Christianism

Buddhism

Sikhism (correct)

What major event in 1947 led to immense human suffering in India and Pakistan?

The establishment of the British Crown rule

The formation of the Vijayanagara Empire

The emergence of the Mughal Empire

The partition of British India (correct)

What did the nationalist movement in India led by Mahatma Gandhi primarily advocate for?

Legislative and social reforms through non-violent resistance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What position is India projected to reach in the global economy within the next decade?

Third-largest economy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of global vaccine demand is supplied by India?

50-60% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is India expected to reach in terms of GDP by 2030?

$7 trillion (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which decade has been identified as a 'decade of transformative growth' for India?

2014 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was India's decadal average growth rate from 1952 to 1960?

3.9 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What major event is associated with the slowdown in India's economic growth during the 1960s?

1962 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major structural constraint before the 2014 reforms in India?

3.8 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a focus of India's economic strategy in the 1950s?

1.1 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the decadal average growth rate in India during the 1970s?

2.9 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by India in the 1960s?

1970 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total net new EPF subscribers belonged to the age group 18-25 since May 2023?

55% (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many universities were there in India in 2023?

1,113 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for girls in 2020?

27.9% (B) Signup and view all the answers

How much interest-free loan did the government provide to states in FY24?

₹1.3 lakh crore (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which act was amended to address the financial system crisis post-2020?

Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What initiative was taken to reduce the tax burden on individuals and businesses?

Reduction in corporate and income tax rates (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key outcome of the decriminalization of minor economic offenses under the Companies Act, 2013?

Ease of doing business improved (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many archaic laws were repealed in the process of regulatory reforms?

1,400 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which policy was revived to minimize government presence in public sector enterprises?

Disinvestment Policy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage does the telecommunication industry contribute to India's GDP?

6.5% (C) Signup and view all the answers

By 2047, what is the projected economy size of India?

$35-45 trillion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rank of the Indian automotive industry in terms of growth worldwide?

Second fastest growing (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many households in India had a disposable income of more than $10,000 in 2015?

Nearly 50 million (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is India's aspiration for green energy capacity by 2030?

500 GW (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which sector has made India a high-quality manufacturer of goods and services?

Textiles and Hospitality (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country surpassed the US to become the second-largest smartphone market in the world?

India (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

India's History

India became a republic in 1950, governed by a democratic parliamentary system.
It's a major nuclear power with high military spending.
India has been the world's most populous democracy since 1947, inheriting strong British administrative institutions.
India is multilingual and multi-ethnic, with diverse religions including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, and Hinduism.
Muslim armies from Central Asia intermittently conquered northern India, leading to the Delhi Sultanate.
The Vijayanagara Empire shaped a composite Hindu culture in southern India.
Sikhism emerged in the Punjab, rejecting institutionalized religion.
The Mughal Empire established two centuries of peace under Islamic governance, commencing in 1526.
The British East India Company established colonial rule in 1858, exploiting resources and labor.
Indian participation in WWI (more than a million Indians) prompted a nationalist movement demanding independence led by Mahatma Gandhi.
The Indian National Congress played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from British rule.
India and Pakistan gained independence in 1947 after partition led by the British, resulting in significant human suffering.

India's Economic Significance

India's economy was long perceived as lagging behind China, hindered by bureaucratic challenges and a sprawling state sector.
However, India's economic growth has drastically improved.
India recently overtook the UK to become the world's fifth-largest economy.
India is expected to further increase its global standing in the next decade, potentially surpassing Germany and Japan to become the world's third-largest economy.
India is experiencing one of the fastest rates of GDP growth in the last decade.
The IMF predicts continuing stable and rapid economic growth.
India enjoys a top-ranked economic status among large, rapidly growing markets, within the G20.

India's Economic Trends

India is forecast to become the world's second-largest economy by 2075.
Indian stock market is currently among the 5 largest (market cap of $4.5 trillion).
The IT/BPM (information technology-business process management) sector contributes significantly to India's GDP (approx 7.4% in 2022), with estimated domestic revenue of $51 billion and export revenue of $194 billion.
India's consumer market was valued at $3,15 trillion in 2022.
The pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries are also important contributors.
India's government is promoting business through investments and ease of doing business reforms.

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Explore the rich and diverse history of India, from its establishment as a republic in 1950 to the implications of British colonial rule. This quiz covers key empires, cultural developments, and significant religious movements that have shaped the nation. Test your knowledge on India's transformation into a leading global power.