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MCQs - 2026-04

2631.
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
2632.
Despite rising input costs, the overall sentiment among manufacturers is described as:
A Pessimistic
B Neutral
C Highly optimistic
D Cautiously optimistic
2633.
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
2634.
Manufacturers reported a significant increase in which type of orders?
A Domestic orders only
B New export orders
C Cancelled orders
D Government orders
2635.
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
2636.
The March 2026 PMI reading signifies the highest level in:
A Six months
B Nine months
C Over a year
D Two years
2637.
A PMI reading above 50 indicates:
A Contraction in the sector
B Stagnation in the sector
C Expansion in the sector
D No change in the sector
2638.
What was the S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reading for March 2026?
A 55.5
B 58.2
C 56.9
D 59.1
2639.
What does the RBI's 'withdrawal of accommodation' stance imply?
A An aggressive easing of monetary policy
B A cautious approach to monetary easing
C A significant increase in interest rates
D A focus solely on controlling inflation
2640.
The RBI's monetary policy stance is described as 'data-dependent', meaning it will adjust based on:
A Political mandates
B Global economic trends only
C Emerging economic data and conditions
D Media reports