Practice Test- Class10-Economics-Chapter 4 : Globalisation and the Indian Economy

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In the last decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted highest foreign direct investment inflows into India?

Telecommunication

Services

Chemicals (excluding fertilizers)

Food processing

None

In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European commission and European Council?

1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in the legislation of matter pertaining to economic policies of the European union.

2. European commission comprises the heads of state or government council comprises the persons nominated by European parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

1 only

None

Following are the features of a MNC. Identify which are correct.

(i) They are of giant sizes and their wealth is enormous.

(ii) They conduct international operations.

(iii) They have enormous influence on the government policies.

(iv) They operate in countries where the cost of production is cheap and markets of finished products are close by.

(i), (ii) and (iv) only.

(i) and (ii) only

All are correct

(i), (ii) and (iii) only

None

As per the UN-Habitat's Global Report on Human Settlement

2009

2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades?

Europe

Latin America and Caribbean

North America

Asia

None

Which one of the following is a basic function of foreign trade?

Goods and services are produced for internal market

all of these

It furnishes trade in the domestic market

It gives opportunity for the reduction to reach beyond the domestic market

None

The 'Backwash Effect' was first introduced by ___________.

Peter Suderland

Arthur Dunkel

Kindelberger

Gunnar Myrdal

None

What is correct about the 'Core Investment Companies' a term which in news recently ?

All foreign investments ins shares, which are made in the 'Core Industries'.

The foreign financial investors (FFIs), which eye the biggest portion of the company's stake while doing Institutional Investments.

Those foreign investment in share which are above Rs.1,000 crore at a time.

The Non banking Finance Companies, which invest in share for the purpose of owning a stake in a company, rather than for trading.

None

Duty Drawback Scheme is a normal export incentive given by all economies and is allowed under the trade provisions of the WTO. What is the rationale behind it?

As different economies specialise in different products, this equalises their differential effects on the world trade

As exporters earn precious foreign exchange for their economies

This is a declared bias in the provisions of the WTO and was among the reasons why the Doha Round of its talks got stuck

Indirect taxes of the economies should not be allowed to get exported

None

Liberalization of trade means government has removed the tariff, subsidies and other restrictions on the flow of goods and services between _________.

states

cities

continents

countries

None

10.

Globalisation of the Indian economy has not adversely impacted ____ .

workers in the unorganised sector

small traders

workers in small scale manufacturing units

workers in call centres

None

11.

As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference point for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with?

World Standard Cooperation

International federation of Standards Users

Codex Alimentarius Commission

International Organization for Standardization

None

12.

Which of the following can be considered as Foreign Direct Investment made in India?

A. The TATAs acquire Corus steel plant abroad.

B. Mr. Donald, an American citizen, acquires 100 shares of an Indian listed company.

C. The remittances sent by an Indian doctor in Dubai back to his hometown in Kerala.

D. The US multinational Google opens its fullfledged unit at Gurgaon, Haryana.

(A) and (B)

(D) only

(B) and (C)

(A) and (D)

None

13.

Factor endowment theory is also know as

1. Modern theory of international trade.

2. Classical theory of international trade.

3. Reciprocal demand theory.

4. Factor proportions theory of international trade.

1 and 4

3 and 4

2 and 3

1 and 2

None

14.

Economic reforms of 1991 included:

(l)Reduction in taxes and quotes to allow free trade between countries

(II) 100% FDI in single brand retail

(III) Privatization of state -owned corporations.

Select the statements above which are true

I, II, III

Only i

Only II and III

Only I and III

None

15.

'SAPTA' is an agreement of trade among the SAARC Nations. The expansion of SAPTA is one of the following:

South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement

South Asian Pacific Trade Agreement

South Asian Protection of Trade Agreement

South Asian Partial Trade Agreement

None

16.

Which is not the aim of Liberalisation and Globalisation

Increase in the subsidies to the poor and deprived sections of society

Increase in the trade of goods and services

More production at all levels

Generating more employment opportunities

None

17.

'Structural reform measures' was one of the two categories of measures announced by the Government to be taken under the process of economic reforms in India. These measures deal with-

1. redefining the role of state in the economy

2. attempting higher participation of private capital - Indian and foreign

3. Increasing aggregate supply in the economy.

Select the answer using the code given below.

1 and 2

1 and 3

1,2 and 3

2 and 3

None

18.

Under Globalization, our agricultural products are not able to compete with the developed countries because of the ______________.

high export duties.

high quality products in these countries.

lack of awareness.

highly subsidized agriculture in those countries.

None

19.

In order to comply with TRIPS agreement, India exacted the Geographical Indications of goods (Registration and protection Act 1999.) The difference/differences between a "Trade Mark" and a 'Geographical Indicate' is/are:

1. A trade mark is an individual or a company's right whereas a Geographical Indication is a community's right.

2. A trade Mark can be licensed whereas a Geographical Indication can't be licensed.

3. A Trade mark is assigned to the manufactured goods whereas the Geographical Indication is assigned to the agricultural goods/products and handicrafts only

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

None

20.

Globalization means integration of ____________.

one domestic enterprise with another domestic enterprises

one domestic enterprise with international enterprises

domestic trade with the world trade

domestic economy with world economy

None

Chapter 1 : Development

Chapter 2 : SECTORS OF THE INDIAN ECONOMY

Chapter : 3 :Money and Credit

Chapter 4 : Globalisation and the Indian Economy

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Ncert Cbse Class 10- Economics - Economic Development

Chapter 1 : Development

Chapter 2 : SECTORS OF THE INDIAN ECONOMY

Chapter : 3 :Money and Credit

Chapter 4 : Globalisation and the Indian Economy

Practice Test- Class10-Economics-Chapter 4 : Globalisation and the Indian Economy