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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the estimated GDP growth rate of the Indian economy as per the World Bank in the fiscal year 2021-22?
A
7.2%
B
8.3%
C
7.5%
D
9.1%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s gross domestic product (GDP), which grew 8.7 per cent in previous 2021-22 financial year, expanded 6.3 per cent in July-September 2022-23.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first advance estimate for 2022-23 released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday estimated GDP growth at 7%, slower than the 8.7% expansion posted in 2021-22. The estimate is a shade higher than the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which pegged it at 6.8%.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook projections, India’s real GDP will grow at 9% in 2021-22 and 2022-23, and 7.1% in 2023-2024, making it the world’s fastest growing major economy for all three years.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Economic Survey 2022-23 estimated India’s GDP growth at 6.5 per cent, which is lower than the projected 7 per cent growth for the ongoing financial year.

Detailed explanation-5: -The growth in real GDP during 2022-23 is estimated at 7.0% as compared to 8.7% in 2021-22, ” the ministry said.

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