UPSC Economy Questions

309 questions with explanations

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme…

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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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With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-deli…

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Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create a seed can be patented in India. 2. In India, there is…

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With reference to India’s Five-Year Plans, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. From the Second Five-Year Plan, there was a determined thrust to…

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In the context of India, which of the following factor/factors is/are contributor/contributors to reducing the risk of a currency crisis? 1. The foreign currenc…

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Consider the following statements: 1. Most of India’s external debt is owed by governmental entities. 2. All of India’s external debt is denominated in US dolla…

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Consider the following statements: 1. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) exchange rates are calculated by comparing the prices of the same basket of goods and servic…

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Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of the Indian rupee?

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Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

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Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?

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The Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of:

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The Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of:

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Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without register…

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Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without register…

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Which of the following is not included in the assets of a commercial bank in India?

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With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements: 1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations. 2. India is the large…

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Which one of the following best describes the term "Merchant Discount Rate" sometimes seen in news?

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