IES ISS 2020 General Economics Paper III Question Paper PDF
- Year 2020
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 16
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination |
| Year | 2020 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | General Economics Paper - III |
| Subject | General Economics |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 16 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This is the General Economics Paper - III from the Indian Economic Service (IES) - Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2020, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of economics, with a total maximum mark of 200 and a time limit of three hours. It comprises sixteen questions divided into three sections, with specific instructions for attempting each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for prestigious positions within the Indian Economic Service and Indian Statistical Service, providing a valuable resource for understanding the exam's scope and difficulty.
Major Topics Covered
- Public Sector Enterprises
- Renewable Resources
- Non-renewable Resources
- Price Discrimination
- Monopoly
- State Government Budget
- Carbon Tax
- Balanced Budget Multiplier
- Sustainable National Income
- Environmental Accounting
- Pollution Vouchers
- Revenue Deficit
- Fiscal Deficit
- FRBM Act
- Neo-Schumpeterian Framework
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Indian Economic Service - Indian Statist preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
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- IES ISS 2020 General Economics Paper III Answer Key
- IES ISS General Economics Syllabus
- UPSC Economics Syllabus
Instructions
- There are SIXTEEN questions divided under THREE Sections.
- The ONLY question in Section—A is compulsory.
- In Section—B, SIX out of NINE questions are to be attempted.
- In Section-C, FOUR out of SIX questions are to be attempted.
- Candidates should attempt questions/parts as per the instructions given in the Sections.
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
- Wherever any assumptions are made for answering a question, they must be clearly indicated.
- Diagrams/Figures, wherever required, shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
- Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
- Candidates are required to write clear, legible and concise answers and to adhere to word limits, wherever indicated.
- Failure to adhere to word limits may be penalized.
- 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 (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.
- Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. What is 'balanced budget multiplier'?
Q3. What is sustainable national income?
Q4. How can optimum level of pollution be achieved through the use of pollution vouchers?
Q5. Differentiate between 'revenue deficit' and 'fiscal deficit'.
Q6. "Both the market structure and innovative activities are endogenous." Discuss this using the Neo-Schumpeterian framework.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the examination?
The examination is the Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This question paper is for General Economics Paper - III.
What is the conducting body for this exam?
The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 200.
What is the time allowed to complete the paper?
The time allowed to complete the paper is Three Hours.
In which year was this paper conducted?
This paper was conducted in the year 2020.