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2022
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Economics
Difficulty:medium

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.
    Which of the above statements are correct?
2021
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Economics
Difficulty:medium

With reference to the Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/increased by which of the following?

  1. Expansionary policies
  2. Fiscal stimulus
  3. Inflation-indexing wages
  4. Higher purchasing power
  5. Rising interest rates
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
2022
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Economics
Difficulty:medium

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

  1. If the inflation is too high, the 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.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?
2020
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:ECONOMICS
Difficulty:medium

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

  1. 'Commercial Paper' is a short-term unsecured promissory note.
  2. 'Certificate of Deposit' is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation.
  3. 'Call Money' is a short-term finance used for interbank transactions.
  4. 'Zero-Coupon Bonds' are interest-bearing short-term bonds issued by the Scheduled Commercial Banks to corporations.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2019
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Modern History
Difficulty:medium

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
  2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
  3. Consequent upon the breaking of the Salt Law by the Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q. 43
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UPSC CSE • 2022 • PRELIMS GS
Economics
Medium

With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of 'Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)'?

  1. Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs.
  2. IIBs provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflation.
  3. The interest received as well as capital gains on IIBs are not taxable.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2, and 3

Kepler. Discussing PYQs. Q.no. 43