UPSC Prelims 2015 Economy Questions

Ancient History 1 Art & Culture 4 Economy 17 Environment & Ecology 18 Geography 14 Indian Polity 14 International Relations 9 Medieval History 3 Modern History 8 Science & Technology 10 Social Issues & Schemes 2

Question 1 Medium

Which of the following has/have been accorded “Geographical Indication’ status? 1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees 2. Rajasthani Dal-Bati-Churma 3. Tirupati Laddu Select...

Question 2 Medium

The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of -

Question 3 Medium

‘Basel III Accord’ or simply ‘Basel III’, often seen in the news, seeks to -

Question 4 Hard

Consider the following statements: 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Com...

Question 5 Medium

The Fair and Remunerative Price of Sugarcane is approved by the -

Question 6 Medium

The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of

Question 7 Medium

Which of the following brings out the ‘Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers’?

Question 8 Hard

In the Index of Eight Core Industries, which one of the following is given the highest weight?

Question 9 Hard

With reference to the India economy, consider the following statements: 1. The rate of growth of real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade...

Question 10 Easy

Which reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?

Question 11 Medium

A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? 1. Slowing economic growth rates 2. Less equitable distribution of national income Cho...

Question 12 Medium

With reference to Indian economy, consider the following : 1. Bank rate 2. Open market operations 3. Public debt 4. Public revenue Which of the above is/are component...