(QUIZ) Economy MCQs : Important Indices

1. Consider the following statements about global hunger index.

1. The index is developed by the International Food Policy research institute (Washington).
2. India has been ranked 67 (2011).

Which of the above statements is / are true.

1. 1 only
2. Both 1 & 2
3. 2 only
4. Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following statements about Global Gender Gap index (GGI).

1. GGI issued by UNDP.
2. India is ranked 113 out of total 135 countries (2011).

Which of the above statements is / are true.

1. 2 only
2. 1 only
3. Neither 1 nor 2
4. Both 1 & 2

3. Consider the following statements about Global innovation index.

1. Global innovation index is a barometer of the countries, wealth, knowledge & competitiveness.
2. The methodology involves rating the countries on 5 inputs.
3. European Institute for Business Administration & confederation of Indian Industry made the innovation index.
4. In the 2011 GII report, India is ranked 62.

Which of the above statements is / are true.

1. 2 & 3
2. 1 & 2
3. 1 & 3
4. All the above

4. Consider the following statements about Global Competitiveness Index 2011-12.

1. India is 104th in health & primary education.
2. India has slipped to 65th from the 51st spot in the Global Competitiveness Index report.
3. GCI issued by UNCTAD.
4. Switzerland got top ranked in this list.

Which of the above statements is / are true.

1. All of the above
2. 2 & 3
3. 1, 2 & 4
4. 3 & 4

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