33 questions from the UPSC 2015 examination.
33 questions
With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent. 2. It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Public Limited Government Company. 2. It is a Non-Banking Financial Company. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this sector in India. <!--qid:MAINS_2015_GS-III_Q2-->
In India, the steel production industry requires the import of
In the ‘Index of Eight Core Industries’, which one of the following is given the highest weight?
With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade. 2. The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer. <!--qid:MAINS_2015_GS-III_Q1-->
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?
In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss. <!--qid:MAINS_2015_GS-III_Q5-->
There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a tool of industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognizing this potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs requires augmentation. Discuss the issues plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing laws and administration. <!--qid:MAINS_2015_GS-III_Q10-->
Consider the following statements: 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.
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/components of Monetary Policy?
There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit? 1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. Introducing new welfare schemes 3. Rationalizing subsidies 4. Expanding industries Select the correct answer using the code given below.
The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of
The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of
The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the
When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news, seeks to
Which one of the following issues the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report periodically?
What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in developing the food processing industry in India? Can e-commerce help in overcoming these bottlenecks? <!--qid:MAINS_2015_GS-III_Q6-->
‘Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’ has been launched for
Convertibility of rupee implies
The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the
How can the 'Digital India' programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What steps has the Government taken in this regard? <!--qid:MAINS_2015_GS-III_Q4-->
In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
Craze for gold in Indians has led to a surge in import of gold in recent years and put pressure on balance of payments and external value of rupee. In view of this, examine the merits of the Gold Monetization Scheme. <!--qid:MAINS_2015_GS-III_Q7-->
With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?
In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agriculture non-viable for a majority of farmers, should contract farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture? Critically evaluate the pros and cons. <!--qid:MAINS_2015_GS-III_Q3-->
The terms ‘Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and ‘Peace Clause’ appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the
To what factors can the recent dramatic fall in equipment costs and tariff of solar energy be attributed? What implications does the trend have for the thermal power producers and the related industry? <!--qid:MAINS_2015_GS-III_Q9-->
Which of the following brings out the ‘Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers’?
A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? 1. Slowing economic growth rate 2. Less equitable distribution of national income Select the correct answer using the code given below.
"Success of 'Make in India' programme depends on the success of 'Skill India' programme and radical labour reforms." Discuss with logical arguments. <!--qid:MAINS_2015_GS-III_Q8-->