Indus Valley Annual Report 2025 Quiz Practice Questions - Indian Economy and Startup Ecosystem

Question 1

What is the term 'Indus Valley' used to describe in the context of the report?

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B) The Indian startup ecosystem

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A) A geographical region in India

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C) A historical civilization

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D) A government initiative

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT listed as a long-term structural force shaping the Indian economy?

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C) India's manufacturing playbook is excellent

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A) Consumption and services dominate our GDP

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B) India is formalising, steadily

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D) India doesn’t save enough

Question 3

What percentage of India's GDP is contributed by consumption (PFCE)?

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B) 56%

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A) 33%

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C) 70%

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D) 45%

Question 4

Why is gold preferred as collateral in India compared to land?

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B) Poor land records and challenges in collateralising land

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A) Cultural significance only

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C) Higher value of gold

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D) Government policies favor gold

Question 5

What is a key reason behind India's underinvestment in human capital?

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B) Path dependence from post-1947 decisions to invest in tertiary education

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A) High focus on primary education over tertiary

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C) Lack of government jobs

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D) High unemployment rates

Question 6

What is the approximate size of India's GDP in FY24 as mentioned in the report?

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C) $3.6 trillion

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A) $1.6 trillion

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B) $2.8 trillion

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D) $4.5 trillion

Question 7

Which sector dominates the Indian economy in terms of GDP contribution?

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C) Services

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A) Agriculture

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B) Industry

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D) Manufacturing

Question 8

What is the primary driver behind India's rise as a digital welfare state?

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B) DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) protocols

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A) Increased FDI

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C) Government subsidies

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D) Private sector investments

Question 9

What is the main reason for the drop in household financial savings in India?

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B) Rise in financial liabilities, especially personal loans

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A) Decrease in income levels

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C) Increase in gold purchases

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D) Higher taxes

Question 10

Which of the following is a key feature of India's manufacturing playbook?

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B) Use of bans, tariffs, and incentives

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A) Heavy reliance on imports

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C) Low tariffs compared to peers

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D) Focus on labor-intensive industries only