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This section includes 2956 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2001. |
Amons the following, which is the reason for different types of economic system? 1. Time requirement 2. Money requirement |
| A. | 1 Only |
| B. | 2 Only |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | None of the Above |
| Answer» D. None of the Above | |
| 2002. |
Which of the following is/are economic activity? 1. Profit and Loss 2. Salary 3. Employment 4. Occupation |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1.2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» D. 4 only | |
| 2003. |
Consider the following regarding 9th BRICS Summit.(I) The 9th BRICS Summit's first Sherpa's Meeting took place in Nanjing. This is the capital of east China's Jiangsu Province. The theme of meeting was concentrated on 'BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future'. The 2-day meeting saw participation of more than 100 participants including coordinators from all sides foreign diplomats and representatives from the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).(II) It covered priority areas of political affairs economy and culture for BRICS cooperation especially in the areas. The Sherpas Meeting is considered as a major channel to push forward BRICS cooperation. It aimed at political preparation for the leaders' meeting for the 9th BRICS Summit to be held in Xiamen China.Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» D. None of the above. | |
| 2004. |
Consider the following regarding UNGA's Declaration.(I) World leaders on 19th September 2016 adopted the New York Declaration at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly first ever Summit for Refugees and Migrants. Delegates adopted the landmark declaration issuing a solid commitment to address current issues and prepare the world for future challenges. This includes starting negotiations and adoption of global compact for safe orderly and regular migration in 2018.(II) To ensure that refugee and migrant children are receiving education within a few months of the arrival prevent and respond to gender based violence support those countries receiving and hosting numerous refugees and migrants and to work towards ending the practice of detaining children for the purpose of assessing the migration status.Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Both I and 11 |
| C. | Only II |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Only II | |
| 2005. |
The United Nations is an international organization of how many members? |
| A. | 192 |
| B. | 193 |
| C. | 194 |
| D. | 195 |
| Answer» C. 194 | |
| 2006. |
The following objective helps in the development of India?s economic development since independence. 1. A rapidly and technologically progressive economy by democratic means 2. A social order based on justice, offering equal opportunity to every citizen of the country. 3. Increasing population of the country Which among the following is/are the objective? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 2007. |
The objective of the National Population Policy (NPP) is 1. The immediate objective is to address the unmet needs for contraception, health care infrastructure and basic reproductive and child health care. 2. The medium-term objective is to bring the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to replacement levels of 2.1 by 2010. 3. The short-term objective is to achieve a stable population by 2045, at a level consistent with the requirement of sustainable economic growth, social development and environmental protection. Which of the following statements is not correct? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | all are correct |
| Answer» D. all are correct | |
| 2008. |
Who heads the United Nations Secretariat? |
| A. | Executive Secretary |
| B. | Executive Directive |
| C. | Director General |
| D. | Secretary-General |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2009. |
Originally ____ and ____were established as working languages at the UN. |
| A. | French, Spanish |
| B. | English, French |
| C. | English, Spanish |
| D. | Spanish, Russian |
| Answer» C. English, Spanish | |
| 2010. |
Human Development Index comprises literacy rates, life expectancy at birth and |
| A. | GDP per head in the US dollars. |
| B. | GDP per head at real purchasing power. |
| C. | GNP in US dollars |
| D. | National Income per head in US dollars. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2011. |
Following are the functions of UNDP, which of the following is/are correct (I) To eradicate poverty (II) Crisis prevention and recovery (III) Environment and Energy |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | Only II |
| Answer» B. I and II | |
| 2012. |
Consider the following statements regarding United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). (I) To promote and develop sustainable tourism so as to contribute to economic development, international understanding, peace, prosperity etc. (II) In order to promote trade between the countries. Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Only II | |
| 2013. |
Population experts refer to the possible ?demographic bonus? that may accrue to India around 2016 A. D. They are referring to the phenomenon of |
| A. | a sharp drop in the total population |
| B. | a surge in the population in the productive age group; |
| C. | a decline in both birth and death rates; |
| D. | a well-balanced sex ratio |
| Answer» C. a decline in both birth and death rates; | |
| 2014. |
According to 2011 census urban-rural population ratio was about- |
| A. | 35: 65 |
| B. | 32: 68 |
| C. | 28: 72 |
| D. | 31: 69 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2015. |
The most significant economic consequence of the ?greying? of the Indian population in the decades to come, will be: |
| A. | a fall in the growth of population |
| B. | a reverse flow of wealth from children to parents |
| C. | a decline in the demand for maternity facilities |
| D. | the need for redesigning apartment buildings |
| Answer» C. a decline in the demand for maternity facilities | |
| 2016. |
Which of the following could assist economic growth in developing countries? |
| A. | An increase in the rate of taxation |
| B. | Decrease in foreign investment |
| C. | Decrease in the terms of trade |
| D. | An increase in the level of education |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2017. |
In India, rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes. Which of the following reasons account for this? (1) A large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific-agriculture. (2) Prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products. (3) Investment in agriculture has been lower when compared to investment in industry: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 2018. |
Which among the following sector of Indian Economy is maximum dependent on economic developments in advanced rations? |
| A. | Manufacturing sector |
| B. | Agricultural sector |
| C. | Mining sector |
| D. | Services sector |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2019. |
The most appropriate measure of a country's economic growth is its |
| A. | Gross Domestic Product |
| B. | Net Domestic Product |
| C. | Net National Product |
| D. | Per capita Real Income |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2020. |
Which one among the following countries has the lowest GDP per capita? |
| A. | China |
| B. | India |
| C. | Indonesia |
| D. | Sri Lanka |
| Answer» C. Indonesia | |
| 2021. |
In G20 summit, for which of the following item higher taxes were sought? |
| A. | Alcohol |
| B. | Tobacco |
| C. | Sugar |
| D. | Chocolates |
| Answer» D. Chocolates | |
| 2022. |
When was World Bank set up? |
| A. | 1944 |
| B. | 1945 |
| C. | 1947 |
| D. | 1948 |
| Answer» B. 1945 | |
| 2023. |
Indian economy is a developing economy as there is? 1. Dominance of agriculture. 2. Huge unemployment 3. Low quality of human capital 4. Low per capita consumption. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2024. |
Consider the following statement in regards to Unbalanced Economic Development 1. India has not yet achieved the goal of balanced economic development. 2. Balanced Growth mentions to a definite type of economic growth that is maintainable in the long term. 3. Balanced growth is contrasting to the high and low nature of economic cycles. Which among the following statement is correct: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2025. |
National income ignores |
| A. | sales of a firm |
| B. | salary of employees |
| C. | exports of the IT sector |
| D. | sale of land |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2026. |
Consider the following regarding India's MFN status(I) As per the MFN principle of the WTO General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade for which India is a signatory or contracting party, WTO said all members should treat others as MFN trading partners. MFN status was accorded to Pakistan in 1996 as per India's commitment to WTO.(II) Pakistan did not reciprocate citing non-tariff barriers and huge trade imbalance(III) India could consider making use of a 'security exception' clause - Article 21(b) (iii) - in the GATT to deny the MFN status to Pakistan or bring in certain trade restrictions.Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | II and II |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» C. II and II | |
| 2027. |
Match the following in regards to labour force vs sector where Column A Column B I. Primary Sector 17.3 II. Secondary Sector 72.1 III. Tertiary Sector 10.6 |
| A. | 2, 3, 1 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 |
| C. | 3, 2, 1 |
| D. | 3, 1, 2 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 3 | |
| 2028. |
International Labor Organization received Nobel Peace Prize in |
| A. | 1965 |
| B. | 1969 |
| C. | 1959 |
| D. | 1949 |
| Answer» C. 1959 | |
| 2029. |
'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the (IAS Prelims 2016) |
| A. | European Central Bank |
| B. | International Monetary Fund |
| C. | International Bank for Reconstruction and Development |
| D. | Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development |
| Answer» C. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | |
| 2030. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct about G20? 1. Saudi Arabia is a member of G20. 2. It is a forum for the governments and central bank governors |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» D. None of the above. | |
| 2031. |
Which of the following are members of G-20? 1. Saudi Arabia 2. India 3. Italy 4. Russia 5. New Zealand Which of the following is/are correct? |
| A. | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 2032. |
Which among the following is the full form of GDP? 1. Gross Data Product 2. Gross Domestic Product 3. Group Domestic Product 4. Group Data Product |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 2033. |
Consider the following statements : 1. The period of the 10th Five Year Plan is 2003-2008. 2. The 10th Five year Plan approach towards tourism signifies a distinct shift from that adopted in previous plans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2034. |
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ensures that the 1. Centre bears 75% of the cost of wages of unskilled manual workers. 2. State government provides 100 days of work to every rural household in a financial year. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 2035. |
Fourth Plan failed due to 1. Indo-China conflict 2. Bangladesh refugee influx 3. Bad monsoons 4. Bad prices situation |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 2036. |
Which plans and features are wrongly matched? 1. First Plan Community development projects 2. Second Heavy industries 3. Third Green Revolution Fourth Plan |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 2037. |
_______ is an achievement of Indian planning. 1. development of infrastructure 2. diversification of industry and exports 3. high growth in national in-come 4. control over prices |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 2038. |
_______ is/are not matched correctly? 1. First Plan 1950-55 2. Third Plan 1961-66 3. Fourth Plan 1966-71 4. Seventh Plan 1985-90 |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2039. |
Planning Commission of India 1. was set up in 1950 2. is a constitutional body. 3. is an advisory body 4. is a government department |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 2040. |
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Planning: 1. The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized on the establishment of heavy industries. 2. The Third Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of import substitution as a strategy for industrialization.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 2041. |
With reference to "Aam Admi Bima Yojana", consider the following statements1. The member insured under the scheme must be the head of the family or an earning member of the family in a rural landless house-hold.2. The member insured must be in the age group of 30 to 65 years.3. There is a provision for free scholarship for upto two children of the insured who are studying between classes 9 and 12.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 2042. |
The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following? 1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level. 2. Purchasing power parity at national level. 3. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level.Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 2043. |
Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government's objective of inclusive growth?1. Promoting Self-Help Groups.2. Promoting Micro Small and Medium Enterprises.3. Implementing the Right to Education Act.Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2044. |
Which of the following is/are correct?1. Bulk of unemployment in India is in rural areas.2. The disguised un employment in agricultural sector is perennial.3. Industrialization has rendered several people jobless in India. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 only | |
| 2045. |
Which of the two employment programmes are being merged in newly introduced Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme?1. PMRY 2. NREP3. REGP 4. RLEGPChoose the right option |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 | |
| 2046. |
'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at [IAS Prelims 2016] |
| A. | promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas |
| B. | providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs |
| C. | promoting the education and health of adolescent girls |
| D. | providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for fee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2047. |
Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government? [IAS Prelims 2016] |
| A. | Providing technical and financial assistance to start-up entrepreneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy |
| B. | Providing electricity to every household in the country by 2018 |
| C. | Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time |
| D. | Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2048. |
The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the [IAS Prelims 2015] |
| A. | Human Rights Commission |
| B. | Finance Commission |
| C. | Law Commission |
| D. | Planning Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2049. |
The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is [IAS Prelims 2014] |
| A. | inclusive growth and poverty reduction |
| B. | inclusive and sustainable growth |
| C. | sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment |
| D. | faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2050. |
Which one among the following statements regarding the Eighth five year plan in India is not correct? |
| A. | The plan was postponed by two years because of political upheavals at the centre |
| B. | It aimed at high growth of both agriculture and manufacturing sectors |
| C. | Its emphasis was on growth in export and import, improvement in trade and current account deficit |
| D. | It set before itself the two principal objectives of ?growth with stability' and ?growth with justice? |
| Answer» D. It set before itself the two principal objectives of ?growth with stability' and ?growth with justice? | |