{"id":3189,"date":"2025-05-27T15:08:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3189"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:46:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:16:09","slug":"economics-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/economics-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025 \u2013 Trend Analysis &#038; PYQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/economics-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-analysis\/#Economics_Questions_asked_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >Economics Questions asked in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/economics-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-analysis\/#Economics_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_%E2%80%93_Trend_2013_to_2024\" >Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims \u2013 Trend (2013 to 2024)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/economics-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-analysis\/#Economics_Questions_from_UPSC_Prelims_2024\" >Economics Questions from UPSC Prelims 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/economics-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-analysis\/#Economics_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >Economics in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/economics-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-analysis\/#Economics_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/economics-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-analysis\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/economics-questions-in-upsc-prelims-upsc-prelims-analysis\/#Economics_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\" >Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economics_Questions_asked_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><b>Economics Questions asked in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. With reference to investments, consider the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. Bonds<br \/>\nII. Hedge Funds<br \/>\nIII. Stocks<br \/>\nIV. Venture Capital<\/p>\n<p>How many of the above are treated as Alternative Investment Funds?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Only one<br \/>\n(b) Only two<br \/>\n(c) Only three<br \/>\n(d) All the four<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Which of the following are the sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. Buying and selling Government bonds<br \/>\nII. Buying and selling foreign currency<br \/>\nIII. Pension fund management<br \/>\nIV. Lending to private companies<br \/>\nV. Printing and distributing currency notes<\/p>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/p>\n<p>(a) I and II only<br \/>\n(b) II, III and IV<br \/>\n(c) I, III, IV and V<br \/>\n(d) I, II and V<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Organization Some of its functions It works under<\/p>\n<p>I. Directorate of Enforcement Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home Affairs<br \/>\nII. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Enforces the Provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance<br \/>\nIII. Directorate General of Systems and Data Management Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance<\/p>\n<p>In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Only one<br \/>\n(b) Only two<br \/>\n(c) All the three<br \/>\n(d) None<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. The Reserve Bank of India mandates all the listed companies in India to submit a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR).<br \/>\nII. In India, a company submitting a BRSR makes disclosure in the report that are largely non-financial in nature.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I only<br \/>\n(b) II only<br \/>\n(c) Both I and II<br \/>\n(d) Neither I nor II<\/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><strong>5. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement I:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In India, income from allied agricultural activities like poultry farming is exempted from income tax.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement II:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Income from rural agricultural land is exempt from tax under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.<\/p>\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I<br \/>\n(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I<br \/>\n(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect<br \/>\n(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. India has joined the Minerals Security Partnership as a member.<br \/>\nII. India is a resource-rich country in all the 30 critical minerals that (It) has identified.<br \/>\nIII. The Parliament in 2023 has amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 empowering the Central Government to exclusively auction mining lease and composite license for certain critical minerals.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I and II only<br \/>\n(b) II and III only<br \/>\n(c) I and III only<br \/>\n(d) I, II and III<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement I:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As regards returns from an investment in a company, generally, bondholders are considered to be relatively at lower risk than stockholders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement II:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bondholders are lenders to a company whereas stockholders are its owners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement III:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For repayment purpose, bondholders are prioritized over stockholders by a company.<\/p>\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I<br \/>\n(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement I explains Statement II<br \/>\n(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I<br \/>\n(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. India accounts for a very large portion of all equity option contracts traded globally thus exhibiting a great boom.<br \/>\nII. India\u2019s stock market has grown rapidly in the recent past even overtaking Hong Kong\u2019s at some point of time.<br \/>\nIII. There is no regulatory body either to warn the small investors about the risks of options trading or to act on unregistered financial advisors in this regard.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I and II only<br \/>\n(b) II and III only<br \/>\n(c) I and III only<br \/>\n(d) I, II and III<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement I:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement II:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Circular economy reduces the use of raw materials as inputs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement III:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Circular economy reduces wastage in the production process.<\/p>\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I<br \/>\n(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I<br \/>\n(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I<br \/>\n(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. Capital receipts create a liability or cause a reduction in the assets of the Government.<br \/>\nII. Borrowings and disinvestment are capital receipts.<br \/>\nIII. Interest received on loans creates a liability of the Government.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I and II only<br \/>\n(b) II and III only<br \/>\n(c) I and III only<br \/>\n(d) I, II and III<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economics_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_%E2%80%93_Trend_2013_to_2024\"><\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims \u2013 Trend (2013 to 2024)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3190\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-20-182414.png?resize=617%2C362&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"617\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-20-182414.png?resize=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-20-182414.png?resize=1024%2C601&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-20-182414.png?resize=768%2C451&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-20-182414.png?w=1145&amp;ssl=1 1145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at how many <\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were asked each year. This helps identify the trend and prioritize your study plan accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Economics Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As shown above, the number of <\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has mostly remained between 13 and 18 questions per year. This clearly signals the importance of Economics as a core area of focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economics_Questions_from_UPSC_Prelims_2024\"><\/span><b>Economics Questions from UPSC Prelims 2024<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the nature and complexity of <\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are actual questions from UPSC Prelims 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>UPSC Prelims 2024 \u2013 Economics Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Consider the following statements:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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>&nbsp;<\/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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Both Statement-1 and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct<\/b><\/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<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Consider the following statements:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-II: The syndicated loan can be fixed amount\/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-I Statement-II explains<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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;\">Preparing for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires smart strategy, and one crucial area that often decides the outcome is the <\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Over the last decade, economics has consistently featured with substantial weightage in the General Studies (GS) Paper 1. This article offers a detailed analysis of the <\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, highlights the trend from 2013 to 2024, and includes real questions from recent years to help aspirants strengthen their preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economics_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"38\">Economics in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"643\"><strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"53\">Economics<\/strong> emerged as the most dominant subject in the <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"119\" data-is-only-node=\"\">UPSC Prelims 2025<\/strong>, with a total of <strong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"153\">21 questions<\/strong>, reflecting its increasing importance in the examination pattern. The <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"270\">difficulty level was moderate to difficult<\/strong>, with several questions testing conceptual clarity, current economic developments, and government policies. Many aspirants found this section slightly more challenging due to the inclusion of analytical and application-based questions. A good understanding of both <strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"555\">static concepts<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"586\">recent economic trends<\/strong> was essential to perform well in this part of the paper.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economics_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economics is a vital part of UPSC Prelims GS Paper 1, with around 15\u201325 questions each year. The syllabus covers both static concepts and current affairs. Key topics include microeconomics, macroeconomics, fiscal and monetary policy, Indian economy (pre- and post-1991 reforms), external sector, financial system, agriculture, industry, and services. Growth and development theories, HDI, and sustainability also feature prominently. Candidates must stay updated with the Economic Survey, Budget, and recent government schemes. Questions range from conceptual and application-based to current affairs and data interpretation, testing both theoretical knowledge and awareness of real-time economic issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 93px;\" width=\"524\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims Question Paper 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3094&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mastering the <\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not optional\u2014it is essential. With a smart strategy, daily current affairs, conceptual clarity, and regular practice of previous year questions, aspirants can easily boost their chances of clearing the prelims stage. Track trends, focus on high-yield areas, and stay updated with economic policies and developments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economics_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3188 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3188{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3188 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3188{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3188.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3188.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3188.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3188.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3188.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-1747743452\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3188\" 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-3188\" 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-31880\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31880\" aria-controls=\"collapse31880\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How many Economics Questions are usually asked in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse31880\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3188\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31880\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over the past decade, <\/span><b>13 to 18 Economics Questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have been asked every year in the UPSC Prelims GS Paper 1. This makes Economics one of the most important and consistent subjects in the exam.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31881\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31881\" aria-controls=\"collapse31881\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What topics are covered under Economics in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31881\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3188\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31881\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The <\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> usually cover:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basic concepts like inflation, fiscal policy, and monetary policy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><p><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Banking and finance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><p><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Government schemes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><p><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Budget and Economic Survey<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><p><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">External sector and foreign trade<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><p><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Current economic affairs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31882\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31882\" aria-controls=\"collapse31882\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are current affairs important for Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31882\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3188\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31882\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, a significant portion of <\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are current-affairs-based. Reading newspapers like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Hindu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and following updates from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PIB<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RBI<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is crucial.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31883\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31883\" aria-controls=\"collapse31883\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which books are best for preparing Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31883\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3188\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31883\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Recommended books include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NCERT Economics (Class 11 &amp; 12)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><p><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><p><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Budget &amp; Economic Survey Summary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><p><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Previous Year Question Papers for practice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-31884\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse31884\" aria-controls=\"collapse31884\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can practicing previous years' Economics questions improve my score?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse31884\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3188\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-31884\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Absolutely. Solving <\/span><b>Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from previous years helps you understand trends, question patterns, and recurring concepts. It also boosts speed and accuracy.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get detailed trend analysis of Economics Questions in UPSC Prelims from 2013 to 2024. 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