UPSC CSE Practice Quizzes

With reference to macroeconomics and international trade, consider the following statements: 1. Imported inflation occurs when the general price level rises due to an increase in the cost of imported raw materials and energy. 2. A country's Current Account Balance measures the net difference between its total exports and imports of goods, services, and transfer payments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India's welfare architecture and Digital Public Infrastructure, consider the following statements: 1. The JAM Trinity comprises Jan Dhan bank accounts, Aadhaar biometric identity, and mobile numbers, which together help eliminate intermediaries in welfare delivery. 2. Articles 38 and 39 of the Constitution of India direct the State to secure a social order for the promotion of public welfare and to minimize income inequalities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the primary macroeconomic implication of an external oil supply shock on a net-importing developing economy like India? 1. Widening of the current account deficit due to higher import bills. 2. Depreciation pressure on the domestic currency. 3. Contractionary impact on discretionary consumer spending due to cost-push inflation. How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the institutional management of national economy, consider the following statements: 1. Fiscal policy relates to taxation, government spending, and public borrowing, which is primarily managed by the Ministry of Finance. 2. Monetary policy deals with money supply, interest rates, and liquidity management, which is independently handled by the Reserve Bank of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of the telecommunications industry, what does the financial metric 'ARPU' primarily measure?

With reference to market structures in economics, consider the following statements: 1. An oligopoly is a market structure characterized by a small number of firms having the majority of market share. 2. High barriers to entry, such as massive capital requirements for infrastructure, are typical features of an oligopolistic market. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India's environmental jurisprudence and conservation frameworks, consider the following statements: 1. The Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 provides the foundational statutory framework for protecting wild animals, birds, and plants across the country. 2. Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) such as native grasslands and scrublands are exclusively managed and protected under the Forest Conservation Act. 3. India hosts a significant majority of the global wild tiger population under its protected area network. How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the Living Planet Index (LPI), consider the following statements: 1. It is a standardized scientific indicator used to track changes in the global abundance of monitored wild species populations over time. 2. It is jointly published annually by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?