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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I: If the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will not be able to exercise their claims to receive payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-II: The USA Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I: Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-II: The syndicated loan can be a fixed amount\/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It appears as a liability on the RBI\u2019s balance sheet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is insured against inflation by its very design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 1 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 2 and 4 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 1, 2 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 1 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window of the Reserve Bank of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In India, Stock Exchanges can offer Separate trading platforms for debts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Insurance Companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pension Funds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Retail Investors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 1 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Motor vehicles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 .Currency swap<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the above is\/are considered financial instruments?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 1 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic activity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sector<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage of agricultural produce<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy farm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mineral exploration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tertiary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weaving cloth<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 Only three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 All four<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Items<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farmer\u2019s plough<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working capital<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed capital<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yarn used by the weaver<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed capital<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Petrol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working capital<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 Only three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 All four<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to the rule\/rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India while treating foreign banks, consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There is no minimum capital requirement for wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For wholly owned banking subsidiaries in India, at least 50% of the board members should be Indian nationals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to the Indian economy, \u201cCollateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations\u201d are the instruments of:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) \u00a0 Bond market<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) \u00a0 Forex market<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) \u00a0 Money market<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) \u00a0 Stock market<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Questions_2023\"><\/span><b>Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims Questions 2023<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I: Interest income from the deposits in Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) distributed to their investors is exempted from tax, but the dividend is taxable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-II: InvITs are recognized as borrowers under the \u2018Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I: In the post-pandemic recent past, many Central Banks worldwide had carried out interest rate hikes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-II: Central Banks generally assume that they have the ability to counteract the rising consumer prices via monetary policy means.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following activities of the Reserve Bank of India is considered to be part of \u2018sterilization\u2019?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Conducting \u2018Open Market Operations\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Oversight of settlement and payment systems<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Debt and cash management for the Central and State Governments<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Regulating the functions of Non-banking Financial Institutions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following markets:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Government Bond Market<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Call Money Market<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Treasury Bill Market<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stock Market<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above are included in capital markets?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All four<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following best describes the concept of \u2018Small Farmer Large Field\u2019?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resettlement of a large number of people, uprooted from their countries due to war, by giving them a large cultivable land which they cultivate collectively and share the produce<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many marginal farmers in an area organize themselves into groups and synchronize and harmonize selected agricultural operations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many marginal farmers in an area together make a contract with a corporate body and surrender their land to the corporate body for a fixed term for which the corporate body makes a payment of agreed amount to the farmers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company extends loans, technical knowledge and material inputs to a number of small farmers in an area so that they produce the agricultural commodity required by the company for its manufacturing process and commercial production<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above statements are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the investments in the following assets:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brand recognition<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inventory<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Intellectual property<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mailing list of clients<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above are considered intangible investments?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All four<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I: India accounts for 3.2% of global export of goods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-II: Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India\u2019s \u2018Production-linked Incentive\u2019 scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements with reference to India:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> According to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006\u2019, the \u2018medium enterprises\u2019 are those with investments in plant and machinery between 15 crore and 25 crore.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the priority sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using the US dollar or SWIFT system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A digital currency can be distributed with a condition programmed into it such as a time- frame for spending it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of finance, the term \u2018beta\u2019 refers to<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) the process of simultaneous buying and selling of an asset from different platforms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) an investment strategy of a portfolio manager to balance risk versus reward<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) a type of systemic risk that arises where perfect hedging is not possible<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) a numeric value that measures the fluctuations of a stock to changes in the overall stock market<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of finance, the term \u2018beta\u2019 refers to<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) the process of simultaneous buying and selling of an asset from different platforms<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) an investment strategy of a portfolio manager to balance risk versus reward<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) a type of systemic risk that arises where perfect hedging is not possible<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) a numeric value that measures the fluctuations of a stock to changes in the overall stock market<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question 13: Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I: India\u2019s public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-II: Under India\u2019s decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the toughest competitive exams in India. The Prelims stage tests candidates across multiple subjects, including Economics, which plays a crucial role in the General Studies Paper I. Analyzing <\/span><b>Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential for understanding the pattern and weightage of economic topics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Pattern\"><\/span><b>Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims Pattern<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economy-related questions in the UPSC Prelims help assess a candidate\u2019s grasp of economic concepts, current economic trends, and policy implications. By solving previous years\u2019 questions, aspirants can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify frequently asked topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand the difficulty level of questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognize changing trends in question framing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve accuracy by eliminating incorrect options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Trend\"><\/span><b>Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims Trend<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of economy-related questions varies each year. Over the past decade, the number has ranged between 15 to 25 questions out of 100. The table below provides an overview of <\/span><b>Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trends:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 187px;\" width=\"288\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Economy Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increasing focus on applied economics, fiscal policy, and international economic organizations highlights the importance of thorough preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims PYQs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Major_Topics\"><\/span><b>Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims: Major Topics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants should focus on key areas based on previous years&#8217; questions. Common topics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Basic Economic Concepts<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GDP, GNP, NNP, and national income calculations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflation, deflation, and stagflation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demand and supply dynamics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Banking and Financial Sector<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functions of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monetary policy and instruments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Fiscal Policy and Budgeting<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union Budget highlights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax structure (direct and indirect taxes).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public debt and fiscal deficit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> International Economics<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Trade Organization (WTO) policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance of payments (BoP).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International financial institutions like IMF and World Bank.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Government Schemes and Economic Reforms<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key economic schemes (e.g., PM Jan Dhan Yojana, MGNREGA).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liberalization, privatization, and globalization (LPG reforms).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=427&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books for UPSC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Approach\"><\/span><b>Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims Approach<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Analyze PYQs Year-Wise<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studying <\/span><b>UPSC CSE Prelims PYQ of Economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> year by year helps in identifying repeated patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Understand Concepts, Not Just Facts<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many economy questions are conceptual rather than factual. Strengthen your basics to answer tricky questions confidently.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Stay Updated with Current Affairs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic policies, budget announcements, and government schemes are frequently asked. Follow newspapers and official reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Solve Mock Tests and Revise Regularly<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking economy-based mock tests improves retention and accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Download\"><\/span><b>Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims Download<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants can <\/span><b>download Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official UPSC website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard reference books like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic Survey<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India Year Book<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching institute websites offering free compilations like IAS Hub.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims PYQs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding <\/span><b>Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is crucial for scoring well in the General Studies Paper. By analyzing trends, focusing on core topics, and practicing previous years&#8217; questions, aspirants can enhance their preparation. Make sure to <\/span><b>download Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and integrate them into your study plan for better results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2203 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2203{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2203 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2203{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2203.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2203.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2203.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2203.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2203.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1743682212\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2203\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2203\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22030\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22030\" aria-controls=\"collapse22030\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse22030\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2203\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22030\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims are previous year questions from the Economics section of the UPSC Prelims exam. They help aspirants understand the pattern, difficulty level, and important topics.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22031\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22031\" aria-controls=\"collapse22031\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many economy questions are there in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22031\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2203\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22031\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The number of economy questions in UPSC Prelims varies yearly, ranging from 15 to 25 questions out of 100 in recent years.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22032\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22032\" aria-controls=\"collapse22032\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How to download Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22032\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2203\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22032\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0You can download Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims from the official UPSC website, coaching institute portals, and resources like the Economic Survey and India Year Book.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22033\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22033\" aria-controls=\"collapse22033\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why are Economy PYQs important for UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22033\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2203\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22033\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Analyzing Economy PYQs helps aspirants identify recurring topics, understand trends, and improve accuracy by practicing real exam questions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22034\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22034\" aria-controls=\"collapse22034\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How to prepare for Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22034\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2203\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22034\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Focus on key economic concepts, practice previous year questions, and stay updated with current economic developments. Regular mock tests and revision are crucial.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for Economy PYQ UPSC Prelims? Get a detailed analysis of past questions, trends, and preparation tips. 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