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MCQs 2026

1001.
A services PMI reading of 57.5 indicates:
A A slight contraction
B Stagnation
C A robust expansion
D Moderate growth
1002.
What was the S&P Global India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reading for March 2026?
A 56.0
B 57.5
C 55.8
D 58.1
1003.
The increase in production levels was a response to:
A Decreased demand
B Burgeoning demand
C Reduced export orders
D Lower input costs
1004.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor benefiting the manufacturing sector?
A Government policies boosting domestic production
B Improved global demand
C Increased interest rates
D General improvement in business conditions
1005.
The robust PMI reading suggests that the manufacturing sector is a key contributor to:
A India's inflation rate
B India's overall economic growth
C India's unemployment rate
D India's trade deficit
1006.
Despite rising input costs, the overall sentiment among manufacturers is described as:
A Pessimistic
B Neutral
C Highly optimistic
D Cautiously optimistic
1007.
What was the trend observed in input costs for manufacturers?
A Decreased significantly
B Remained stable
C Continued to rise, but at a slower pace
D Decreased at a faster pace
1008.
Manufacturers reported a significant increase in which type of orders?
A Domestic orders only
B New export orders
C Cancelled orders
D Government orders
1009.
Which of the following factors contributed to the robust expansion in India's manufacturing sector?
A Decline in new orders and production
B Strong growth in new orders, production, and employment
C Reduced export orders and domestic demand
D Decrease in workforce size
1010.
The March 2026 PMI reading signifies the highest level in:
A Six months
B Nine months
C Over a year
D Two years