Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2019
Consider the following statements
- Most of India's external debt is owed by governmental entities
- All of India's external debt is denominated in US dollars
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
CSE2002
India's external debt increased from US $98,158 million as at the end of March 2000 to US $ 100,225 million as at the end of March 2001 due to increase in
- A multilateral and bilateral debt ✓
- B rupee debt
- C commercial borrowings and NRI deposits
- D borrowings from International Monetary Fund
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
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