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4471.
Despite rising input costs, the overall sentiment among manufacturers is described as:
A Pessimistic
B Neutral
C Highly optimistic
D Cautiously optimistic
4472.
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
4473.
Manufacturers reported a significant increase in which type of orders?
A Domestic orders only
B New export orders
C Cancelled orders
D Government orders
4474.
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
4475.
The March 2026 PMI reading signifies the highest level in:
A Six months
B Nine months
C Over a year
D Two years
4476.
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
4477.
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
4478.
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
4479.
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
4480.
The RBI's MPC aims to balance which two key objectives?
A Controlling inflation and increasing unemployment
B Supporting economic growth and ensuring price stability
C Reducing fiscal deficit and increasing government borrowing
D Boosting exports and increasing imports