UPSC Prelims 2025 Economy

UPSC Prelims 2025 Economy PYQs — start a timed practice test with explanations. 18 questions.

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Ancient History 5 Art & Culture 2 Economy 18 Environment & Ecology 15 Geography 13 Indian Polity 14 International Relations 8 Medieval History 1 Modern History 8 Science & Technology 13 Social Issues & Schemes 3

Question 1 Hard

Consider the following activities: I. Production of crude oil II. Refining, storage and distribution of petroleum products III. Marketing and sale of petroleum produc...

Question 2 Hard

A country’s fiscal deficit stands at ₹50,000 crores. It is receiving ₹10,000 crores through non-debt creating capital receipts. The country’s interest liabilities are ...

Question 3 Hard

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct? I. It has recommended grants of ₹4,800 crores fr...

Question 4 Medium

Consider the following countries: I. United Arab Emirates II. France III. Germany IV. Singapore V. Bangladesh How many countries amongst the above are there other th...

Question 5 Medium

Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD): I. It provides loans and guarantees to middle income...

Question 6 Hard

Suppose the revenue expenditure is ₹80,000 crores and the revenue receipts of the Government are ₹60,000 crores. The Government budget also shows borrowings of ₹10,000...

Question 7 Hard

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: | Organization | Union Ministry | |------------...

Question 8 Medium

Consider the following statements in respect of RTGS and NEFT: I. In RTGS, the settlement time is instantaneous while in case of NEFT, it takes some time to settle pa...

Question 9 Hard

Consider the following statements: Statement I: Of the two major ethanol producers in the world, i.e., Brazil and the United States of America, the former produces mo...

Question 10 Medium

Consider the following statements: Statement I: In India, income from allied agricultural activities like poultry farming and wool rearing in rural areas is exempted ...

Question 11 Easy

Consider the following statements: I. Capital receipts create a liability or cause a reduction in the assets of the Government. II. Borrowings and disinvestment are c...

Question 12 Medium

Consider the following statements: Statement I: As regards returns from an investment in a company, generally, bondholders are considered to be relatively at lower ri...