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Topic

Population economics

Asked 2 times in CSE, peaking in 1979.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
1979–1979
Span
1979
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 1979
  • Recurs across 1 years (1979–1979)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE1979
What is the likely impact of decrease of population on economy?
  1. A Increase in per capita income ✓
  2. B Decrease in per capita income
  3. C Increase in investment
  4. D Decrease in savings
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Macroeconomics
CSE1979
Sudden decrease of birth rate would cause
  1. A Increase in investment
  2. B Increase of savings
  3. C Increase in per capita income ✓
  4. D Increase in production
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Macroeconomics

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