MCQ Test: India's Economic Growth Outlook Brightens Amidst Global Headwinds; IMF Raises FY26 GDP Forecast

1. What is the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) upgraded GDP growth projection for India for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26)?

A) 6.2% B) 6.4% C) 6.6% D) 7.8%

2. According to the IMF, for which fiscal years is India projected to be the fastest-growing major economy among advanced economies, emerging markets, and developing countries?

A) FY25 and FY26 only B) Current and next fiscal years C) FY26 and FY27 only D) Current fiscal year only

3. Which two sectors were primarily responsible for propelling India's 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter (Q2 FY25)?

A) Agriculture and mining B) Private consumption and services sector C) Public administration and defense D) Exports and government spending

4. Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to the sustenance of household spending through the second half of 2025?

A) Easier credit conditions B) Resilient rural demand due to strong harvest C) Increasing food inflation D) Modest boost to urban incomes from tax cuts

5. What trend is observed in the Indian banking sector regarding credit growth between Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and private lenders?

A) Private lenders are significantly outperforming PSBs. B) PSBs are outperforming private lenders in credit growth. C) Both PSBs and private lenders show stagnant credit growth. D) Credit growth data for PSBs and private lenders is unavailable.

6. According to Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju, what is a key reason for customers returning to Public Sector Banks (PSBs)?

A) Lower interest rates on loans compared to private banks. B) Renewed focus on efficiency, transparency, and trust. C) Aggressive marketing campaigns. D) Government mandates for customers to use PSBs.

7. The easing of retail inflation to an eight-year low and the decline in wholesale inflation strengthen the case for which potential action by the Reserve Bank of India?

A) Increase in policy rates B) Repo rate cuts C) Introduction of new taxes D) Quantitative easing measures

8. Which global tech giant announced an investment of $15 billion to establish India's largest AI Data Centre?

A) Microsoft B) Amazon C) Google D) Apple

9. In the business and investment landscape, which company received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire Jaiprakash Associates?

A) Reliance Industries B) Tata Group C) Vedanta D) Adani Group

10. The India-EFTA trade pact is anticipated to boost investments by how much and generate approximately how many jobs?

A) $50 billion and 500,000 jobs B) $75 billion and 750,000 jobs C) $100 billion and one million jobs D) $120 billion and 1.2 million jobs

11. What was cited as the primary reason for the decline in Indian stock indices?

A) Domestic policy changes B) Global investor unease stemming from US-China tensions C) Significant increase in crude oil prices D) Widespread corporate fraud

12. Which financial technology firm is set to invest $676.36 million in India with the aim of creating over 800 new jobs and serving 800,000 SMEs?

A) Paytm B) PhonePe C) Tide D) BharatPe

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India's Economic Growth Outlook Brightens Amidst Global Headwinds; IMF Raises FY26 GDP Forecast

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1. What is the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) upgraded GDP growth projection for India for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26)?

2. According to the IMF, for which fiscal years is India projected to be the fastest-growing major economy among advanced economies, emerging markets, and developing countries?

3. Which two sectors were primarily responsible for propelling India's 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter (Q2 FY25)?

4. Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to the sustenance of household spending through the second half of 2025?

5. What trend is observed in the Indian banking sector regarding credit growth between Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and private lenders?

6. According to Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju, what is a key reason for customers returning to Public Sector Banks (PSBs)?

7. The easing of retail inflation to an eight-year low and the decline in wholesale inflation strengthen the case for which potential action by the Reserve Bank of India?

8. Which global tech giant announced an investment of $15 billion to establish India's largest AI Data Centre?

9. In the business and investment landscape, which company received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire Jaiprakash Associates?

10. The India-EFTA trade pact is anticipated to boost investments by how much and generate approximately how many jobs?

11. What was cited as the primary reason for the decline in Indian stock indices?

12. Which financial technology firm is set to invest $676.36 million in India with the aim of creating over 800 new jobs and serving 800,000 SMEs?

India's Economic Growth Outlook Brightens Amidst Global Headwinds; IMF Raises FY26 GDP Forecast

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. What is the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) upgraded GDP growth projection for India for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26)?

2. According to the IMF, for which fiscal years is India projected to be the fastest-growing major economy among advanced economies, emerging markets, and developing countries?

3. Which two sectors were primarily responsible for propelling India's 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter (Q2 FY25)?

4. Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to the sustenance of household spending through the second half of 2025?

5. What trend is observed in the Indian banking sector regarding credit growth between Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and private lenders?

6. According to Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju, what is a key reason for customers returning to Public Sector Banks (PSBs)?

7. The easing of retail inflation to an eight-year low and the decline in wholesale inflation strengthen the case for which potential action by the Reserve Bank of India?

8. Which global tech giant announced an investment of $15 billion to establish India's largest AI Data Centre?

9. In the business and investment landscape, which company received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire Jaiprakash Associates?

10. The India-EFTA trade pact is anticipated to boost investments by how much and generate approximately how many jobs?

11. What was cited as the primary reason for the decline in Indian stock indices?

12. Which financial technology firm is set to invest $676.36 million in India with the aim of creating over 800 new jobs and serving 800,000 SMEs?

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