Sample questions
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CSE2004
Consider the following statements
- In India, during the financial year 2004-2005 an increase of below 10% over the value of exports (in rupee terms) in the financial year 2003-2004 was reported
- According to the WTO, India's share in the world merchandise exports crossed 2% in the year 2005
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 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
CSE2004
Assertion (A)For the first time, India had no trade deficit in the year 2002-03
Reason (R)For the first time, India's exports crossed worth $50 billion in the year 2002-03
- A Both 'A' and 'R', are individually true and 'R' is the correct explanation of 'A'.
- B Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true but 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'.
- C 'A' is true but 'R' is false.
- D 'A' is false but 'R' is true. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
CSE2000
Assertion (A)The rate of growth of India's exports has shown an appreciable increase after 1991
Reason (R)The Government of India has resorted to devaluation
- A Both A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A ✓
- B Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
- C A is true but R is false (
- D A is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
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