The term 'Green Field Investment' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Green Field Investment' refers to:
A. Investment in existing companies through stock markets
B. Portfolio investment in bonds
C. Setting up of new production facilities from scratch
D. Mergers and acquisitions only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Greenfield investment is a form of foreign direct investment where a parent company establishes new operations and facilities in a foreign country from the ground up.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'Balance of Payments' current account includes which of the following?
A. Foreign direct investment
B. Net income from abroad
C. Portfolio investment
D. External commercial borrowing

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Net income from abroad is part of the current account.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of economic growth models, the Solow model emphasises the role of:
A. Only capital accumulation without technology
B. Only population growth
C. Only savings rate
D. Technological progress as the key driver of long-run growth

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Solow-Swan neoclassical growth model shows that long-run growth in per capita income is driven primarily by exogenous technological progress.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'Belt and Road Initiative' is associated with which country?
A. India
B. Japan
C. United States
D. China

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Belt and Road Initiative is a Chinese infrastructure and trade connectivity project.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1