Chapter 2: Sectors of the Indian Economy
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Sectors of the Indian Economy
Economics • Class 10 • Class 10 Understanding Economic Development
Related PYQs (42)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21
With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements:
1
Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2
This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Economic and Social Development
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24
Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?
Agriculture and Economic Development
2016•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.71
The issue of worldwide supply of food has gained importance mainly because of: 1. overgrowth of the population worldwide 2. sharp decline in the area of food production 3. limitation in the capabilities for sustained supply of food.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Economic and Social Development
2016•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.72
Four-digit numbers are to be formed using the digits 1, 2, 3 and 4; and none of these four digits are repeated in any manner. Further, 1. 2 and 3 are not to immediately follow each other 2. 1 is not to be immediately followed by 3 3. 4 is not to appear at the last place 4. 1 is not to appear at the first place. How many different numbers can be formed?
CSAT
2016•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.73
A cylindrical overhead tank of radius 2 m and height 7 m is to be filled from an underground tank of size 5.5 m x 4 m x 6 m. How much portion of the underground tank is still filled with water after filling the overhead tank completely?
CSAT
2016•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.74
In a class of 60 students, where the number of girls is twice that of boys, Kamal, a boy, ranked seventeenth from the top. If there are 9 girls ahead of Kamal, the number of boys in rank after him is:
CSAT
2016•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.75
A and B walk around a circular park. They start at 8 a.m. from the same point in the opposite directions. A and B walk at a speed of 2 rounds per hour and 3 rounds per hour respectively. How many times shall they cross each other after 8.00 a.m. and before 9.30 a.m.?
CSAT
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33
What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme?
1
It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.
2
It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.
Economic and Social Development
2019•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.16
When a runner was crossing the 12 km mark, she was informed that she had completed only 80% of the race. How many kilometres was the runner supposed to run in this event ?
CSAT
2019•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.17
Raju has ₹ 9000 with him and he wants to buy a mobile handset; but he finds that he has only 75% of the amount required to buy the handset. Therefore, he borrows ₹ 2000 from a friend. Then
CSAT
2019•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.67
On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :
1
Humans have been the main reason for the large scale extinction of plant species.
2
Consumption of food mainly from locally cultivated crops ensures crop diversity.
3
The present style of production and distribution of food will finally lead to the problem of food scarcity in the near future.
4
Our food security may depend on our ability to preserve the locally cultivated varieties of crops.
CSAT
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2
With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements :
1
All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.
2
All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.
3
The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.
Social Justice
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7
Which of the following activities constitute real sector in the economy ?
1
Farmers harvesting their crops
2
Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics
3
A commercial bank lending money to a trading company
4
A corporate body issuing Rupee Denominated Bonds overseas
Economic and Social Development
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.71
Consider the following statements with reference to India :
1
According to the 'Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006', the 'medium enterprises' are those with investments in plant and machinery between ₹ 15 crore and ₹ 25 crore.
2
All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the priority sector.
Economy
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45
With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Economic activity | Sector
1
Storage of agricultural produce | Secondary
2
Dairy farm | Primary
3
Mineral exploration | Tertiary
4
Weaving cloth | Secondary
Economics
2023•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.36
A box contains 14 black balls, 20 blue balls, 26 green balls, 28 yellow balls, 38 red balls and 54 white balls. Consider the following statements:
1
The smallest number n such that any n balls drawn from the box randomly must contain one full group of at least one colour is 175.
2
The smallest number m such that any m balls drawn from the box randomly must contain at least one ball of each colour is 167.
CSAT
2023•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.37
If 'ZERO' is written as 'CHUR', then how is 'PLAYER' written?
CSAT
2023•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.38
Consider the following statements:
1
A is older than B.
2
C and D are of the same age.
3
E is the youngest.
4
F is younger than D.
5
F is older than A.
CSAT
2023•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.39
Consider the following including the Question and the Statements: There are 5 members A, B, C, D, E in a family. Question: What is the relation of E to B?
Statement-1
A and B are a married couple.
Statement-2
D is the father of C.
Statement-3
E is D's son.
Statement-4
A and C are sisters.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and Statements?
CSAT
2023•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.40
Choose the group which is different from the others:
CSAT
2025•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.21
Which one of the following statements best reflects the corollary to the above passage?
CSAT
2025•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.22
With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made: The growing divergence between the fortunes of the agricultural and non-agricultural economy in India could have been reduced/contained by: I. adapting large-scale cultivation of commercial crops and viable corporate farming. II. providing free insurance for all crops and heavily subsidizing seeds, fertilizers, electricity and farm machinery at par with developed countries. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
CSAT
2025•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.23
Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and rational message conveyed by the author of the passage?
CSAT
2025•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.24
With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: I. There is no need for the State to be involved in any manner in the handloom sector. II. Handloom products are no longer appealing and attractive in the rapidly changing modern world. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
CSAT
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.93
Which of the following statements about M1xchange's role in Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) financing is/are correct?
1
M1xchange provides collateral based loans to MSMEs.
2
M1xchange facilitates discounting of invoices and Bills of Exchange for MSMEs.
3
M1xchange functions as a credit rating agency for MSMEs.
Indian Economy
2026•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.40
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
CSAT
2026•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.41
An explosion takes place at a certain distance from an army camp. As soon as the sensor in the camp receives the sound of the explosion, a drone starts flying towards the spot of explosion. The drone clicks a picture from the spot and the camp receives it at the same time. Immediately another drone starts flying to the spot and it also sends a picture as soon as it reaches the spot. The two pictures were received at 5:02 PM and 5:05 PM, respectively. If the speed of the drones is 30 m/s, at what time did the explosion take place? Assume that the speed of sound is 300 m/s.
CSAT
2026•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.42
The digit in the unit place of the number 6^129 x 7^307 is
CSAT
2026•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.43
A person saves 10% of his salary every month. If his salary increases by 12% and the expenditure increases by 10%, then what will be the change in his saving per month?
CSAT
2026•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.44
P has a son and a daughter. S is the mother of T. S is R's spouse. Q and R are children of P. Then how is Q related to S?
CSAT
2026•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.68
There are three types of rectangular tiles: 3' x 3', 3' x 7' and 3' x 11'. An area of rectangular shape of dimensions 3' x 100' is to be covered using these tiles without breaking them. If x and y are the maximum and minimum numbers of tiles of various sizes, respectively, that can be used to cover the area exactly, then x - y is
CSAT
2026•Prelims•Paper 2 (CSAT)•Q.70
In a recruitment process, the selection of candidates is based on their performance in three components. The weightages of the components 1, 2 and 3 are 0.2, 0.3 and 0.5, respectively. Use the data given below and find the cutoff score if exactly three candidates are to be selected:
CSAT
2017•Mains•GS-III•Q.15
How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?
Farm Subsidies
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.2
Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.
Inclusive Growth
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.17
Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.
Welfare
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.18
Skill development programmes have succeeded in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyse the linkages between education, skill and employment.
Economy
2026•Mains•GS-III•Q.14
Discuss the different types of subsidies and supports provided by the Government of India to agricultural sector. Examine the related issues pertaining to Agreement on Agriculture of World Trade Organisation (WTO).
GS-III
2016•Essay•Essay•Q.2
Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed
(B) Cyberspace and Internet : Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run
Essay
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13
With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
2
Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
3
Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Economic and Social Development
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.94
In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the 'Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/constraints in its wider/greater implementation?
1
There is no National Seeds Policy in place.
2
There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops.
3
There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops.
Economics
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13
The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the
Agriculture and Farm Subsidies
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58
In India, the steel production industry requires the import of
Economy
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