Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE1982
Mixed economy means
- A Coexistence of small and large scale industries
- B Coexistence of private and public sectors ✓
- C Promotion of agriculture as well as industries
- D Coexistence of rich and poor
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Planning & Reforms
CSE1980
Mixed economy refers to
- A The coexistence of heavy, small scale and cottage industries
- B The promotion of agriculture as well as cottage industries
- C The coexistence of rich as well as poor
- D Coexistence of public as well as private sector ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Planning & Reforms
CSE1979
"Socialistic Pattern" comes through
- A Free Economy
- B Mixed Economy
- C Public Sector ✓
- D None of these
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Planning & Reforms
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