UPSC Indian Economic Service IES

Practice the most important UPSC Indian Economic Service IES MCQs with answers and detailed explanations to improve your preparation.

Q1. What does the law of demand state?

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Q2. Which index is used to measure inflation?

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Q3. The fiscal deficit indicates:

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Q4. In the IS-LM model, what does the LM curve represent?

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Q5. Marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is:

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Q6. Which of the following is NOT a direct tax?

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Q7. Inflation caused by increase in aggregate demand is called:

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Q8. The elasticity of demand measures:

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Q9. Which measure is used to assess the inequality in income distribution?

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Q10. The term “Open Market Operations” refers to:

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Q11. Fiscal policy involves:

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Q12. Which indicator reflects economic growth?

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Q13. The Phillips curve shows the relationship between:

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Q14. What does the term “Balance of Payments” signify?

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Q15. Which is a characteristic of a perfectly competitive market?

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Q16. The concept of “Opportunity Cost” means:

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Q17. Which sector is classified as the tertiary sector?

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Q18. “Monopolistic Competition” is characterized by:

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Q19. The term “Crowding Out Effect” refers to:

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Q20. Which institution regulates monetary policy in India?

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Q21. GDP at market prices includes:

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Q22. The “Human Development Index” measures:

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Q23. The Laffer curve illustrates the relationship between:

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Q24. Which of the following is NOT a fiscal policy tool?

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Q25. In the Keynesian model, aggregate demand is:

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Q26. Which is the largest component of India’s GDP?

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Q27. Inflation targeting in India is done by:

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Q28. Which is NOT part of the Indian Planning Commission’s tasks?

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Q29. What is “Public Finance”?

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Q30. Which is the most widely used method to calculate national income?

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