UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Economics Paper I PDF Download

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Economics (Paper I)
Subject Economics
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Economics (Paper I) of the Civil Services (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2023. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of economic principles and theories. It consists of 8 questions divided into two sections, with a total maximum mark of 250 and a time limit of three hours. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions from each section. The paper is presented in both Hindi and English, catering to a diverse range of aspirants. This resource is crucial for candidates preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination, providing valuable insights into the exam's scope and difficulty.

Major Topics Covered

  • Price Elasticity of Demand
  • Monopoly
  • Labor Supply
  • Income and Leisure Choice
  • Classical Macroeconomics
  • Keynesian Macroeconomics
  • Internal Rate of Return
  • Investment Theory
  • Open Market Operations
  • Credit Availability
  • Cournot Duopoly Model
  • Nash Equilibrium
  • Perfect Competition
  • Increasing Returns to Scale
  • Oligopoly
  • Price Stickiness

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 - General Studies Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 - General Studies Paper II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 - General Studies Paper III
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 - General Studies Paper IV
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 - Optional Subject Papers
  • Civil Services Main 2023 Economics Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Economics Syllabus
  • Economics Optional Subject Syllabus for UPSC

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों की शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
  • ग्राफ/विशदीकरण जहाँ जरूरी हो, प्रश्न के साथ ही उत्तर देने के लिए निर्दिष्ट जगह पर ही अंकन करना/देना है ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Graphs/illustrations, wherever required, may be drawn/given in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :

(a) एक विभेदात्मक एकाधिकारी द्वारा कीमत-निर्धारण में माँग की कीमत-लोच की भूमिका का परीक्षण कीजिए ।

Examine the role of price elasticity of demand in determining the price set by a discriminating monopolist.

(b) आय एवं अवकाश के बीच चुनाव के सन्दर्भ में, पीछे की ओर झुके हुए श्रम के पूर्ति वक्र की व्याख्या कीजिए ।

Explain the backward bending supply curve of labour as a choice between income and leisure.

(c) प्रतिष्ठित एवं केन्ज़ीय समष्टि अर्थशास्त्र की प्रमुख भिन्नताओं की व्याख्या कीजिए।

Explain the major differences between classical and Keynesian macroeconomics.

(d) निवेश-सिद्धान्त के अन्तर्गत आन्तरिक-प्रतिफल-दर का क्या अर्थ है ? किसी निवेश परियोजना को स्वीकार करना है, यह निर्णय लेने में इसका क्या महत्व है ?

What is meant by internal rate of return in the theory of investment? What is its importance in deciding whether to accept investment project?

(e) समझाइए कि खुले बाजार की क्रियाओं के द्वारा साख की उपलब्धता एवं लागत दोनों को एक ही समय पर प्रभावित करना क्यों कठिन माना जाता है ?

Explain why it is considered difficult for open market operations to affect both the availability and cost of credit at the same time.

Section A

Q2.

(a) प्रतिक्रिया फलनों का प्रयोग करते हुए कूर्णो के द्वयधिकार मॉडल की व्याख्या कीजिए तथा इसका नैश-सन्तुलन के रूप में निर्वचन कीजिए।

Explain the Cournot model of duopoly using reaction functions and interpret it as a Nash equilibrium.

(b) “पूर्ण-प्रतियोगिता, पैमाने के बढ़ते प्रतिफल के साथ असंगत है ।” इस कथन का परीक्षण कीजिए ।

"Perfect competition is incompatible with increasing returns to scale." Examine the statement.

(c) अल्पाधिकार के एक ऐसे मॉडल की व्याख्या कीजिए जो निश्चल-कीमत की व्याख्या करता है।

Describe a model of oligopoly that explains price stickiness.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Economics (Paper I).

What is the conducting body?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

In which year was this exam conducted?

The exam was conducted in 2023.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Economics Paper I is 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is three hours.

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