Economics UPSC PYQ 2005

Question 1

Which one of the following are the correct statements on the basis of Census-2001?

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Bihar has the highest percentage of the Scheduled Castes of its population.

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The decadal growth of population of India (1991-2001) has been below 20 %.

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Mizoram is the Indian State with the least population.

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Pondicherry has the highest sex ratio among the Union Territories.

Question 2

For which one of the following items is Tirupur well-known as a huge exporter to many parts of the world?

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Gems and Jewellery

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Leather goods

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Knitted garments

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Handicrafts

Question 3

Consider the following statements :
1. Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) has been established by the International Development Association (IDA) to provide further assistance to low-income countries facing high level of indebtedness.
2. Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) is one of the institutes that provide training in macroeconomics analysis and policy, and related subjects as a part of programme of the IMF Institute.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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