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Topic:[Prelims] Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.135 PYQs
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2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2
The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons?
Economic History (Colonial)
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28

Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?

1
Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas
2
Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions
3
Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)
Economic and Social Development
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29

Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?

1
It allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products.
2
It confirms that Eri Silk meets international safety, environmental, and quality standards, enabling its entry into premium eco-conscious markets.
Economic and Social Development
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
With reference to investments, consider the following : I. Bonds II. Hedge Funds III. Stocks IV. Venture Capital How many of the above are treated as Alternative Investment Funds?
Economic and Social Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41
The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as:
Demographics
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42

Consider the following statements:

1
In India, Non-Banking Financial Companies can access the Liquidity Adjustment Facility window of the Reserve Bank of India.
2
In India, Foreign Institutional Investors can hold the Government Securities (G-Secs).
3
In India, Stock Exchanges can offer separate trading platforms for debts.
Economics
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43

In India, which of the following can trade in Corporate Bonds and Government Securities?

1
Insurance Companies
2
Pension Funds
3
Retail Investors
Economics
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44

Consider the following:

1
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)
2
Motor vehicles
3
Currency swap
Economics
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
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47

With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Items | Category

1
Farmer's plough | Working capital
2
Computer | Fixed capital
3
Yarn used by the weaver | Fixed capital
4
Petrol | Working capital
Economic and Social Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51

Consider the following statements:

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.
Statement-II
The USA Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Economic and Social Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.
Statement-II
The syndicated loan can be a fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Economic and Social Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53

Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee:

1
It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in alignment with its monetary policy.
2
It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet.
3
It is insured against inflation by its very design.
4
It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.
Economic and Social Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59

Consider the following statements:

1
India is a member of the International Grains Council.
2
A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.
Economic Development
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67

Consider the following countries:

1
Italy
2
Japan
3
Nigeria
4
South Korea
5
South Africa
Economic and Social Development
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4

Consider the following statements :

1
India has more arable area than China.
2
The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.
3
The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.
Economics
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana :

1
It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
2
Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
3
It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
4
Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.
Social Development
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
"Rapid Financing Instrument" and "Rapid Credit Facility" are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?
Economics (International Finance)
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements :

1
An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee.
2
An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates an improvement in trade competitiveness.
3
An increasing trend in domestic inflation relative to inflation in other countries is likely to cause an increasing divergence between NEER and REER.
Economics (Macroeconomics - Exchange Rates)
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements :

1
If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to buy government securities.
2
If the rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to sell dollars in the market.
3
If interest rates in the USA or European Union were to fall, that is likely to induce RBI to buy dollars.
Economics (Monetary Policy & Forex)
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