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Topic Government Borrowing
Asked 2 times in CSE, peaking in 2022.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2022
- Recurs across 1 years (2022–2022)
Across exams
CSE · 2How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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CSE2022
With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of "Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)"?
- Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs
- IIBs provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflation
- 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
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
CSE2022
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements
- A share of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings
- Dated securities issued at market-related rates in auctions form a large component of internal debt
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Public Finance & Budget
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