UPSC Indian Revenue Service (IRS) MCQs
UPSC Indian Revenue Service (IRS) MCQs Designed to align with the actual exam pattern, they help aspirants test their knowledge, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and improve time management skills. Whether you're just beginning your preparation or revising key concepts, our IRS MCQs provide a valuable resource for boosting your chances of success in the UPSC exam and securing a prestigious position in the Indian Revenue Service.
Q1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union List?
A. Article 246
B. Article 252
C. Article 254
D. Article 262
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Q3. Which one of the following is a direct tax?
A. Excise duty
B. Income tax
C. Service tax
D. Customs duty
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Q4. Fiscal deficit represents:
A. Excess of revenue over expenditure
B. Excess of expenditure over revenue
C. Balanced budget
D. Government borrowing
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Q5. Who prepares the Union Budget in India?
A. Finance Ministry
B. President
C. Prime Minister
D. Parliament
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Q6. The Reserve Bank of India functions as:
A. Central Bank
B. Commercial Bank
C. Development Bank
D. Cooperative Bank
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Q7. Which is the largest contributor to Indiaโs GDP?
A. Agriculture
B. Industry
C. Services
D. Mining
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Q8. What is the term โGDPโ?
A. Gross Domestic Product
B. Gross Domestic Profit
C. General Domestic Product
D. General Domestic Profit
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Q9. Which of the following is NOT a revenue expenditure?
A. Salaries
B. Pensions
C. Capital repairs
D. Subsidies
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Q10. Which article defines the Union List?
A. Article 246
B. Article 247
C. Article 248
D. Article 249
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Q11. Who is the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India?
A. Finance Minister
B. Prime Minister
C. Secretary of Economic Affairs
D. An appointed economist
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Q12. Which is a commonly used financial indicator to measure inflation?
A. GDP
B. CPI
C. FDI
D. GNP
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Q13. Which Indian state contributes the maximum to the national economy?
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Gujarat
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Q14. Which government scheme aims at financial inclusion in rural India?
A. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
B. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
C. Digital India
D. Make in India
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Q15. Fiscal Policy involves:
A. Monetary management
B. Government spending and taxation
C. Regulating interest rates
D. Foreign exchange management
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Q16. Which of the following is an indirect tax?
A. Income tax
B. Corporate tax
C. GST
D. Wealth tax
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Q17. The โEconomic Survey of Indiaโ is presented before:
A. Lok Sabha
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Parliament
D. Finance Ministry
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Q18. Which organisation rates the public debt of India?
A. Standard & Poorโs
B. Moodyโs
C. Fitch Ratings
D. All of the above
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Q19. Which is NOT a money market instrument?
A. T-Bills
B. Commercial Papers
C. Government Bonds
D. Equity Shares
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Q20. The base year for calculating GDP in India is:
A. 2011-12
B. 2015-16
C. 2004-05
D. 2017-18
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Q21. โMonetary Policyโ in India is formulated by:
A. Finance Ministry
B. RBI
C. Planning Commission
D. NITI Aayog
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Q22. Which Mayer Framework relates to fiscal federalism?
A. Richard Musgrave
B. Tiebout
C. Oates
D. Hayek
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Q23. Which tax is levied on goods manufactured in India?
A. Excise duty
B. Sales tax
C. Customs duty
D. Service tax
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Q24. Which is the largest source of revenue for the Indian government?
A. Customs duty
B. Income tax
C. GST
D. Corporation tax
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Q25. โBalance of Paymentsโ includes:
A. Current account and capital account
B. Only export data
C. Only import data
D. Only foreign aid
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Q26. The โGolden Quadrilateralโ project is related to:
A. Dams
B. Roads
C. Railways
D. Airports
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Q27. Which financial institution provides long-term finance for agriculture?
A. RBI
B. NABARD
C. SIDBI
D. EXIM Bank
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Q28. Which organisation releases the โWorld Economic Outlookโ report?
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. UNDP
D. OECD
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Q29. GST replaced which of the following indirect taxes?
A. Service tax only
B. Excise duty only
C. Central Sales Tax only
D. Multiple indirect taxes
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Q30. Which Article in Indian Constitution deals with the Finance Commission?
A. Article 280
B. Article 256
C. Article 245
D. Article 310
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Q31. โFiscal Deficitโ means:
A. Government Revenue > Expenditure
B. Government Expenditure > Revenue
C. Balanced budget
D. Debt repayment
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Q32. โBootstrappingโ in economics refers to:
A. Saving and investing
B. Starting business with own resources
C. Foreign investment
D. Government subsidy
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Q33. Which Indian organization prepares the Index of Industrial Production?
A. CSO
B. RBI
C. SEBI
D. NITI Aayog
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Q34. Which Article provides for the Consolidated Fund of India?
A. Article 266
B. Article 280
C. Article 312
D. Article 356
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Q35. โDisinvestmentโ means:
A. Government investment in private firms
B. Government selling stakes in public enterprises
C. Private investment in government
D. Foreign Direct Investment
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