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MCQs 2026

91.
Who allocated the exploration area for deep-sea mining to India?
A United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
B International Seabed Authority (ISA)
C World Trade Organization (WTO)
D International Maritime Organization (IMO)
92.
What is a key economic benefit expected from the deep-sea mining policy?
A Increased reliance on imported minerals
B Reduced dependence on imports for critical minerals
C Focus on agricultural exports
D Decline in the services sector
93.
Where has India been allocated an exploration area for deep-sea mining?
A Pacific Ocean
B Atlantic Ocean
C Arctic Ocean
D Central Indian Ocean Basin
94.
Which types of minerals are targeted by the National Deep Sea Mining Policy?
A Precious metals like gold and silver
B Rare earth elements only
C Polymetallic nodules, cobalt crusts, and polymetallic sulphides
D Coal and natural gas
95.
What is the primary objective of the National Deep Sea Mining Policy?
A To promote coastal tourism
B To explore and extract deep-sea mineral resources
C To regulate fishing activities
D To develop offshore wind energy
96.
Which government initiative aims to boost domestic manufacturing and exports?
A Digital India
B Skill India
C Make in India
D Startup India
97.
What was the trade deficit in March 2024?
A $15.6 billion
B $18.8 billion
C $20.1 billion
D $22.5 billion
98.
How did India's imports perform in March 2024 compared to exports?
A Imports decreased while exports increased
B Both imports and exports increased
C Imports decreased and exports decreased
D Imports increased while exports decreased
99.
What was the value of India's merchandise exports in March 2024?
A $40.2 billion
B $41.4 billion
C $42.0 billion
D $43.5 billion
100.
What was the percentage increase in India's merchandise exports in March 2024?
A 0.06%
B 0.66%
C 1.07%
D 1.66%