Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2020
With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- India's merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports
- India's imports of iron and steel, chemicals, fertilisers and machinery have decreased in recent years
- India's exports of services are more than its imports of services
- India suffers from an overall trade/current account deficit
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 and 4 only
- C 3 only
- D 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
CSE2004
Assertion (A)For the first time, India had no trade deficit in the year 2002-03
Reason (R)For the first time, India's exports crossed worth $50 billion in the year 2002-03
- A Both 'A' and 'R', are individually true and 'R' is the correct explanation of 'A'.
- B Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true but 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'.
- C 'A' is true but 'R' is false.
- D 'A' is false but 'R' is true. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
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