MCQ Test: India's Economic Pulse: RBI Cuts Rates Amidst Growth Debates, Rupee Pressure, and Evolving Trade Dynamics

1. What was the primary objective behind the Reserve Bank of India's decision to reduce the repo rate on December 8, 2025?

A) To combat high inflation B) To support economic growth C) To strengthen the Indian Rupee D) To increase foreign exchange reserves

2. Under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the Reserve Bank of India's approach has been characterized as transitioning from what to what?

A) From a "fiscal manager" to a "monetary regulator" B) From an "inflation warrior" to a "growth architect" C) From a "market interventionist" to a "passive observer" D) From a "banker to government" to a "lender of last resort"

3. Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan suggested that for India to achieve developed-country status by 2047, what sustained growth rate is essential?

A) 6-7% B) 7-8% C) 8-9% D) 9-10%

4. What concern did Raghuram Rajan express regarding India's reported GDP numbers?

A) They overestimate the contribution of the services sector. B) They are consistently underreported by the government. C) The actual economic expansion, when "fluff" is removed, might be lower than officially stated. D) They do not account for informal sector contributions.

5. Which of the following factors was NOT cited as a reason for the Indian Rupee's depreciation against the US Dollar?

A) Significant capital outflows by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) B) A strong global dollar C) Elevated US tariffs on Indian goods D) A surge in Indian exports

6. Following President Vladimir Putin's visit, Russia committed to addressing India's concerns regarding non-tariff barriers in which of the following sectors?

A) Information Technology and Automobile manufacturing B) Pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and marine products C) Renewable energy and space technology D) Defence equipment and crude oil imports

7. Besides the repo rate reduction, what major liquidity-boosting measures did the RBI unveil?

A) Increased Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) B) Open Market Operations (OMOs) and a Dollar-Rupee sell swap C) Issuance of new government bonds and reduction in bank capital requirements D) Direct foreign aid and debt restructuring

8. What was India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in Q2-FY26, which influenced the RBI's monetary policy decision?

A) 6.9% B) 7.3% C) 8.2% D) 11.2%

9. What was the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in October, which provided "ample policy space" for monetary easing by the RBI?

A) 0.25% B) 5.25% C) 7.4% D) 8.2%

10. Which Indian state demonstrated a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth significantly outperforming the national average in Q2-FY26, with a growth rate of 11.2%?

A) Maharashtra B) Gujarat C) Andhra Pradesh D) Karnataka

11. Which international rating agency revised India's FY26 growth forecast upwards to 7.4% from 6.9%?

A) Moody's B) S&P Global C) Fitch D) Standard Chartered

12. Which types of platforms have committed to contributing to a welfare fund for gig workers, as mentioned in the news?

A) Manufacturing industries and construction companies B) E-commerce and food delivery platforms C) Financial services and banking institutions D) Telecommunication and internet service providers

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India's Economic Pulse: RBI Cuts Rates Amidst Growth Debates, Rupee Pressure, and Evolving Trade Dynamics

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1. What was the primary objective behind the Reserve Bank of India's decision to reduce the repo rate on December 8, 2025?

2. Under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the Reserve Bank of India's approach has been characterized as transitioning from what to what?

3. Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan suggested that for India to achieve developed-country status by 2047, what sustained growth rate is essential?

4. What concern did Raghuram Rajan express regarding India's reported GDP numbers?

5. Which of the following factors was NOT cited as a reason for the Indian Rupee's depreciation against the US Dollar?

6. Following President Vladimir Putin's visit, Russia committed to addressing India's concerns regarding non-tariff barriers in which of the following sectors?

7. Besides the repo rate reduction, what major liquidity-boosting measures did the RBI unveil?

8. What was India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in Q2-FY26, which influenced the RBI's monetary policy decision?

9. What was the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in October, which provided "ample policy space" for monetary easing by the RBI?

10. Which Indian state demonstrated a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth significantly outperforming the national average in Q2-FY26, with a growth rate of 11.2%?

11. Which international rating agency revised India's FY26 growth forecast upwards to 7.4% from 6.9%?

12. Which types of platforms have committed to contributing to a welfare fund for gig workers, as mentioned in the news?

India's Economic Pulse: RBI Cuts Rates Amidst Growth Debates, Rupee Pressure, and Evolving Trade Dynamics

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. What was the primary objective behind the Reserve Bank of India's decision to reduce the repo rate on December 8, 2025?

2. Under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the Reserve Bank of India's approach has been characterized as transitioning from what to what?

3. Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan suggested that for India to achieve developed-country status by 2047, what sustained growth rate is essential?

4. What concern did Raghuram Rajan express regarding India's reported GDP numbers?

5. Which of the following factors was NOT cited as a reason for the Indian Rupee's depreciation against the US Dollar?

6. Following President Vladimir Putin's visit, Russia committed to addressing India's concerns regarding non-tariff barriers in which of the following sectors?

7. Besides the repo rate reduction, what major liquidity-boosting measures did the RBI unveil?

8. What was India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in Q2-FY26, which influenced the RBI's monetary policy decision?

9. What was the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in October, which provided "ample policy space" for monetary easing by the RBI?

10. Which Indian state demonstrated a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth significantly outperforming the national average in Q2-FY26, with a growth rate of 11.2%?

11. Which international rating agency revised India's FY26 growth forecast upwards to 7.4% from 6.9%?

12. Which types of platforms have committed to contributing to a welfare fund for gig workers, as mentioned in the news?

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