MCQ Test: Indian Economy Navigates Global Headwinds with Resilient Domestic Demand and Policy Reforms

1. What is S&P Global Ratings' GDP growth forecast for India for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026?

A) 6.0% B) 6.5% C) 6.7% D) 7.0%

2. According to S&P Global Ratings, what is the anticipated rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) within the current fiscal year?

A) 50 basis points B) 25 basis points C) 10 basis points D) No rate cut expected

3. What is the revised inflation forecast by S&P Global Ratings for India for the current fiscal year?

A) 3.0% B) 3.2% C) 3.5% D) 4.0%

4. By how many basis points has the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) raised India's growth forecast for 2025-26?

A) 25 basis points B) 30 basis points C) 40 basis points D) 50 basis points

5. Which of the following factors is cited by the OECD for its upward revision of India's growth forecast for 2025-26?

A) Strong global trade growth B) Increased foreign direct investment C) Monetary and fiscal policy easing, including GST reforms D) Robust agricultural output due to excellent monsoon

6. What was India's flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in September, indicating a slight slowdown from August's 63.2?

A) 63.2 B) 61.9 C) 59.3 D) 58.5

7. What was a primary reason attributed to the moderation in India's economic activity in September, according to the text?

A) A decrease in domestic demand B) A surge in global oil prices C) 50% US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump D) A decline in agricultural production

8. When did the 50% US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump become effective, contributing to the moderation in India's economic activity?

A) August 27, 2024 B) September 23, 2025 C) August 27, 2025 D) March 31, 2026

9. On September 23, 2025, what was the all-time low value reached by the Indian Rupee against the U.S. dollar?

A) 87.50 B) 88.00 C) 88.75 D) 89.25

10. The significant depreciation of the Indian Rupee on September 23, 2025, was primarily linked to which of the following?

A) A decrease in India's trade surplus B) Sustained outflows of foreign funds triggered by a hike in US H-1B visa fees C) A sharp increase in domestic inflation D) A downgrade of India's credit rating

11. Despite external headwinds, what was identified as a key driver of India's economy, showing a second consecutive month of growth?

A) Export orders B) Foreign direct investment C) Domestic demand D) Government spending

12. India is reportedly considering increasing the foreign investment limit in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) from the current 20%. What is the government's assurance regarding its stake in these banks?

A) It will divest all stakes in PSBs. B) It will retain at least a 51% stake. C) It will reduce its stake to below 20%. D) It will only allow foreign investment up to 49%.

13. Besides the Rupee depreciation, what other impact was directly linked to the H-1B visa fee hike according to the text?

A) Increased manufacturing output B) Improved business confidence C) Cautious sentiment in the Indian equity market D) A rise in domestic demand

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Indian Economy Navigates Global Headwinds with Resilient Domestic Demand and Policy Reforms

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1. What is S&P Global Ratings' GDP growth forecast for India for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026?

2. According to S&P Global Ratings, what is the anticipated rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) within the current fiscal year?

3. What is the revised inflation forecast by S&P Global Ratings for India for the current fiscal year?

4. By how many basis points has the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) raised India's growth forecast for 2025-26?

5. Which of the following factors is cited by the OECD for its upward revision of India's growth forecast for 2025-26?

6. What was India's flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in September, indicating a slight slowdown from August's 63.2?

7. What was a primary reason attributed to the moderation in India's economic activity in September, according to the text?

8. When did the 50% US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump become effective, contributing to the moderation in India's economic activity?

9. On September 23, 2025, what was the all-time low value reached by the Indian Rupee against the U.S. dollar?

10. The significant depreciation of the Indian Rupee on September 23, 2025, was primarily linked to which of the following?

11. Despite external headwinds, what was identified as a key driver of India's economy, showing a second consecutive month of growth?

12. India is reportedly considering increasing the foreign investment limit in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) from the current 20%. What is the government's assurance regarding its stake in these banks?

13. Besides the Rupee depreciation, what other impact was directly linked to the H-1B visa fee hike according to the text?

Indian Economy Navigates Global Headwinds with Resilient Domestic Demand and Policy Reforms

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. What is S&P Global Ratings' GDP growth forecast for India for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026?

2. According to S&P Global Ratings, what is the anticipated rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) within the current fiscal year?

3. What is the revised inflation forecast by S&P Global Ratings for India for the current fiscal year?

4. By how many basis points has the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) raised India's growth forecast for 2025-26?

5. Which of the following factors is cited by the OECD for its upward revision of India's growth forecast for 2025-26?

6. What was India's flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in September, indicating a slight slowdown from August's 63.2?

7. What was a primary reason attributed to the moderation in India's economic activity in September, according to the text?

8. When did the 50% US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump become effective, contributing to the moderation in India's economic activity?

9. On September 23, 2025, what was the all-time low value reached by the Indian Rupee against the U.S. dollar?

10. The significant depreciation of the Indian Rupee on September 23, 2025, was primarily linked to which of the following?

11. Despite external headwinds, what was identified as a key driver of India's economy, showing a second consecutive month of growth?

12. India is reportedly considering increasing the foreign investment limit in Public Sector Banks (PSBs) from the current 20%. What is the government's assurance regarding its stake in these banks?

13. Besides the Rupee depreciation, what other impact was directly linked to the H-1B visa fee hike according to the text?

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