UPSC Economy Questions

309 questions with explanations

If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely to give some immunity to India? 1. Not de…

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"Gold Tranche" (Reserve Tranche) refers to

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Term ‘West Texas Intermediate’, sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of_

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In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other b…

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Under the Kisan Credit Card Scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes? 1. Working capital for maintenance of far…

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In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other b…

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Under the Kisan Credit Card Scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes? 1. Working capital for maintenance of far…

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Consider the following statements: 1. The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade. 2. “Textile and textile articles” constit…

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If you withdraw Rs. 1,00,000 in cash from your Demand Deposit Account at your bank, the immediate effect on aggregate money supply in the economy will be

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Consider the following statements: 1. In terms of short-term credit delivery to the agriculture sector, District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) deliver more…

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In the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following? 1. Housing loans owned by household 2. Amounts outstanding on credit c…

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If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following it would not do? 1. Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio 2. Increa…

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With reference to the Indian Economy, consider the following statements: 1. Commercial Paper is a short term unsecured promissory note. 2. Certificate of Deposi…

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With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements: 1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crops. 2. Green-gram alo…

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Consider the following minerals: 1. Bentonite 2. Chromite 3. Kyanite 4. Sillimanite In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?

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Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’?

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What was the purpose of the Intercreditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently?

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Consider the following statements: 1. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India. 2. One …

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The Reserve Bank of India’s recent directives relating to ‘Storage of Payment System Data, popularly known as data diktat, command the payment system providers …

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In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because:

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