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UPSC Prelims Indian Economy PYQs (2011–2026): Topic-wise with Answers – Page 2
256 UPSC Prelims questions on Indian Economy from 2011–2026, grouped by topic with the newest year first. The most-asked topics are Banking (45), External Sector of India (31), Money Market (28). Difficulty: 23% easy, 56% medium and 21% hard.
External Sector of India 16 questions
- International Monetary Financial CommitteeWith reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements:
- Import CoverWhich of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news?
- Ease of Doing Business RankingIndia’s ranking in the ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?
- Global Economic ProspectsWhich one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?
- Rupee ConvertibilityConvertibility of rupee implies
- International LiquidityThe problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of
- Current Account ComponentsWith reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following constitutes the Current Account?
- World Economic OutlookWhich of the following organizations brings out the publication known as 'World Economic Outlook'?
- Capital Account ComponentsWhich of the following constitute Capital Account?
- Foreign Exchange Reserves CompositionWhich one of the following groups of items is included in India’s foreign-exchange reserves?
- Balance of PaymentsThe balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of:
- Exchange Rate DeterminantsConsider the following statements:
- Current Account Deficit MeasuresConsider the following actions which the government can take:
- Brent Crude OilIn the context of global oil prices, “Brent crude oil” is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply?
- IMF Lending MembersRegarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?
- FDI vs FIIBoth Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best…
Money Market 28 questions
- UPI vs Digital RupeeWhich one of the following statements about Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Central Bank Digital Currency (Digital Rupee) is NOT correct?
- M1xchange MSME FinancingWhich of the following statements about M1xchange's role in Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing is/are correct?
- Bondholders Returns PriorityConsider the following statements:
- Liquidity Adjustment Facility Nbfc AccessConsider the following statements:
- Financial InstrumentsConsider the following:
- Collateral Borrowing Lending ObligationsWith reference to the Indian economy, 'Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations' are the instruments of:
- Capital Market SegmentsConsider the following markets:
- Inflation Indexed BondsWith reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of 'Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)'?
- Credit Rating AgenciesConsider the following statements:
- Money MultiplierThe money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
- Cash Withdrawal Money SupplyIf you withdraw Rs. 1,00,000 in cash from your Demand Deposit Account at your bank, the immediate effect on aggregate money supply in the economy will be
- Commercial PaperWith reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
- Stopping Rupee DepreciationWhich one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee?
- Legal TenderWhich one of the following statements correctly describes the meaning of legal tender money?
- RBI Government Securities ManagementConsider the following statements:
- Monetary Policy CommitteeWhich of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ‘Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)’?
- Bitcoin Transactions RegulationWith reference to ‘Bitcoins’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Sovereign Gold Bond Monetisation PurposeWhat is/are the purpose/purposes of the Government’s ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’?
- SLR Reduction EffectsWhen the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
- Monetary Policy InstrumentsWith reference to Indian economy, consider the following:
- Marginal Standing Facility RateThe terms 'Marginal Standing Facility Rate' and 'Net Demand and Time Liabilities', sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to
- Interest Rate Cut InvestmentIf the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will
- Liquid Assets RankingConsider the following liquid assets:
- Open Market OperationsIn the context of Indian economy, ‘Open Market Operations’ refers to:
- RBI Regulation of BanksThe Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of:
- Bank Rate Tight MoneyAn increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the:
- Money Supply Increase MeasuresWhich of the following measures would result in an increase in the money supply in the economy?
- Bank Rate LiquidityThe lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to
Public Finance 16 questions
- Crowding Out EffectWhich one of the following best describes the 'Crowding Out Effect' in the context of fiscal policy?
- Capital ReceiptsConsider the following statements:
- Revenue Deficit CalculationSuppose the revenue expenditure of the Government is Rs.80,000 crores and the revenue receipts of the Government are Rs.60,000 crores. The Government budget also shows…
- Gross Primary DeficitA country's fiscal deficit stands at Rs.50,000 crores. It is receiving Rs.10,000 crores through non-debt creating capital receipts. The country's interest liabilities…
- Fifteenth Finance CommissionWhich of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct?
- Finance Commission Devolution CriteriaConsider the following:
- Capital vs Revenue ExpenditureWith reference to the expenditure made by an organisation or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Household Financial SavingsWith reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:
- Budget Documents FRBMAlong with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include "The Macro Economic Framework Statement". The aforesaid…
- Non Financial DebtIn the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following?
- Payment Data LocalisationConsider the following statements:
- FRBM Review Committee Debt GDP TargetsConsider the following statements:
- Tax Revenue Fiscal Deficit TrendsConsider the following statements:
- National Pension SystemWho among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?
- Benami Transactions ActWith reference to the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act), consider the following statements:
- Deficit Reduction MeasuresThere has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?