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Topic Bilateral trade
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams, peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 1 years (2014–2014)
Across exams
CSE · 1CDS · 1How the concept evolved
Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.
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Sample questions
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CDS2014
Which of the following statements about India-Sri Lanka relations is/are correct?
- India and Sri Lanka have a Free Trade Agreement
- India has emerged as the highest exporter to Sri Lanka as on May 2014
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › India & Neighbourhood
CSE
What type of trade is being undertaken by India with East European countries?
- A Rupee trade
- B Free trade
- C Barter trade ✓
- D Bilateral trade
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
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