UPSC 2015 › Indian Economy
23 questions · 2015 · answers as per the UPSC key
'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for
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With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.
- It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants.
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A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?
- Slowing economic growth rate
- Less equitable distribution of national income
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In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?
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The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the
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Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?
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When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
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In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
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Which of the following brings out the ‘Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers’?
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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
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Convertibility of rupee implies
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The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the
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In India, the steel production industry requires the import of
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Consider the following statements :
- The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996–97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
- The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974–75 for the development of water-use efficiency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news, seeks to
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With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements :
- The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.
- 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?
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With reference to Indian economy, consider the following :
- Bank rate
- Open market operations
- Public debt
- Public revenue
Which of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?
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With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?
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The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of
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The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of
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Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept’?
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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?
- Reducing revenue expenditure
- Introducing new welfare schemes
- Rationalizing subsidies
- Expanding industries
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With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a Public Limited Government Company.
- It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.
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