UPSC Civil Services Mains 2017 Economics Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Economics Paper - II
Subject Economics
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Economics Paper II from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2017. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of economic principles and their application in the Indian context. It consists of a total of 8 questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total. Compulsory questions are Q1 and Q5, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in the Indian civil services, providing valuable insights into the exam's scope and depth.

Major Topics Covered

  • Indian Economy
  • Fiscal Policy
  • Subsidies
  • Banking Sector
  • Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)
  • Economic History of India
  • Industrialization
  • Manufacturing Sector
  • De-industrialisation

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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

  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Economics Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2016 Economics Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 General Studies Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 General Studies Paper III
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 General Studies Paper IV
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Economics Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Economics Syllabus

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ 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 उल्लिखित है, को माना जाना चाहिए तथा यदि उत्तर की शब्द सीमा मान्य सीमा से ज़्यादा अधिक अथवा ज़्यादा कम हो, तो अंकों में कटौती की जा सकती है ।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, आलेख | चित्र उत्तर के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही दर्शाइए | प्रश्मों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्मों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा नहीं हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णत: काट दीजिए ।

  • 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, any 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 and if answered in much longer or shorter than the prescribed length, marks may be deducted.
  • 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) क्या आप इस बात का समर्थन करेंगे कि भारत में समृद्ध किसानों की आय पर कर लगाना चाहिए ? कारण दीजिए ।

Would you advocate that the income of rich farmers should be taxed in India? Give reasons.

(b) “सहायिकियाँ (सब्सिडीज़) अदक्षता और भ्रष्टाचार का एक स्रोत हैं।” क्या आप भारत के संदर्भ में इस कथन से सहमत हैं ? अपने उत्तर का औचित्य दीजिए ।

"Subsidies are a source of inefficiency and corruption." Do you agree with the statement in the Indian context? Justify your answer.

(c) भारतीय वाणिज्यिक बैंकों की अनिष्पादी परिसंपत्तियों की समस्या किस कारण पैदा हुई है और इस समस्या के समाधान के लिए क्या उपाय सुझाए जा रहे हैं ?

What caused the problem of non-performing assets of Indian commercial banks and what cures are being suggested to solve the problem?

(d) उन्नीसवीं सदी में भारत में रेल एवं सड़क यातायात तंत्र के प्रारम्भ करने में कौन-से विचार निहित थे ?

What were the considerations underlying the initiation of the railways and the road transport system in India in the 19th century?

(e) अठारहवीं सदी में भारत में विनिर्माण की स्थिति पर और उत्तरकालीन वि-औद्योगीकरण पर एक संक्षिप्त टिप्पणी लिखिए।

Write a brief note on the state of manufacturing in India in the 18th century and the subsequent de-industrialisation.

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

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