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Topic Special Economic Zone
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 15 years (2010–2025), peaking in 2010.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2010
- Recurs across 2 years (2010–2025)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2010 → LDCE 2025
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
LDCE2025
Which of the following benefits are provided under the IT SEZ scheme ?
- 100% income tax exemption on export income
- Duty-free import
- Accelerated depreciation
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 1 and 3 only
- C 1 and 2 only
- D 2 and 3 only
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › Industry/Infra/MSME
CSE2010
The SEZ Act, 2005 which came into effect in February 2006 has certain objectives. In this context, consider the following
- Development of infrastructure facilities
- Promotion of investment from foreign sources
- Promotion of exports of services only
Which of the above are the objectives of this Act?
- A 1 and 2 only ✓
- B 3 only
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
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