Economics UPSC PYQ 2015

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.

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?

Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?

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?

‘Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana’ has been launched for

Convertibility of rupee implies

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the

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

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

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.