32 questions from the UPSC 2013 examination.
32 questions
What is the meaning of the term 'tax expenditure'? Taking housing sector as an example, discuss how it influences the budgetary policies of the government. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q3-->
The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the
Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?
A rise in general level of prices may be caused by 1. An increase in the money supply 2. A decrease in the aggregate level of output 3. An increase in the effective demand Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Consider the following statements : 1. Inflation benefits the debtors. 2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Food Security Bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India. Critically discuss various apprehensions in its effective implementation along with the concerns it has generated in WTO. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q4-->
Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be
Discuss the impact of FDI entry into Multi-trade retail sector on supply chain management in commodity trade pattern of the economy. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GSIII_Q9a-->
With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of the sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy. 2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers. 3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of 1. Liquidity of assets 2. Branch expansion 3. Merger of banks 4. Winding-up of banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for
Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if
Which one of the following groups of items is included in India’s foreign-exchange reserves?
Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households? 1. Regional Rural Banks 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 3. Land Development Banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
In the context of Indian economy, ‘Open Market Operations’ refers to
Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to
Write a note on India's green energy corridor to alleviate the problem of conventional energy. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q11-->
To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
Examine the impact of liberalization on companies owned by Indians. Are they competing with the MNCs satisfactorily? Discuss. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q7-->
Consider the following liquid assets: 1. Demand deposits with the banks 2. Time deposits with the banks 3. Savings deposits with the banks 4. Currency The correct sequence of these assets in the decreasing order of liquidity is
Disguised unemployment generally means
Discuss the rationale for introducing Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Bring out critically the reasons for the delay in roll out for its regime. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q10-->
India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for ensuring better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate the statement. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q6-->
Which of the following constitute Capital Account? 1. Foreign Loans 2. Foreign Direct Investment 3. Private Remittances 4. Portfolio Investment Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
With a consideration towards the strategy of inclusive growth, the new Companies Bill, 2013 has indirectly made CSR a mandatory obligation. Discuss the challenges expected in its implementation in right earnest. Also discuss other provisions in the Bill and their implications. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q1-->
Though India allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in what is called multi-brand retail through the joint venture route in September 2012, the FDI, even after a year, has not picked up. Discuss the reasons. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GSIII_Q9b-->
What are the different types of agriculture subsidies given to farmers at the national and at state levels? Critically analyse the agricultural subsidy regime with reference to the distortions created by it. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q5-->
The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of
What were the reasons for the introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q2-->
An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
Establish relationship between land reforms, agriculture productivity and elimination of poverty in the Indian economy. Discuss the difficulties in designing and implementation of agriculture-friendly land reforms in India. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q8-->
Adoption of PPP model for infrastructure development of the country has not been free of criticism. Critically discuss pros and cons of the model. <!--qid:MAINS_2013_GS-III_Q12-->