UPSC Civil Services Mains 2018 Economics Paper II PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2018
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 2018. The paper is divided into two sections and contains a total of eight questions, with candidates required to answer five. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and candidates must attempt at least one question from each section. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of economic theories, policies, and their application to the Indian context. It is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Mains exam, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the depth of knowledge required.

Major Topics Covered

  • Indian Economy
  • Economic Policies
  • Industrial Policies
  • Commercial Policies
  • National Income
  • Gold Bullion Standard
  • Poverty Index
  • Manufacturing Sector
  • Land Settlement
  • Jute Mills
  • Underdevelopment
  • Structural Transformation
  • Land Reforms

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 II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 Economics Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 2018 Economics Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Economics Syllabus
  • Indian Economy Syllabus for UPSC Mains
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Subjective Papers

Instructions

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

(a) क्या आप इस विचार से सहमत हैं कि अंग्रेजों की औद्योगिक तथा वाणिज्यिक नीतियों का उद्देश्य भारत को इंग्लैंड की पूरक अर्थव्यवस्था में बदल देना था ? कारण बताइये ।
Do you agree with the view that the objective of industrial and commercial policies of British was to transform India as a complementary economy of England ? Give reasons.

(b) वी. के. आर. वी. राव ने भारत के अपने से पूर्व के राष्ट्रीय आय प्राक्कलनों में किस प्रकार सुधार किया था ?
How did V. K. R. V. Rao improve upon the earlier national income estimates of India?

(c) ब्रिटिश भारत में, स्वर्ण बुलियन मानक का किस प्रकार 'अनुपात विवाद' के साथ अंत हुआ था ?
How did Gold Bullion Standard end with 'ratio controversy' in British India ?

(d) स्पष्ट कीजिये कि बहु-आयामी निर्धनता सूचकांक का किस प्रकार अभिकलन किया जाता है।
Explain how multi-dimensional poverty index is computed.

(e) भारत के विनिर्माण क्षेत्रक में ‘लुप्त मध्य’ की परिघटना पर विस्तार से प्रकाश डालिये ।
Elaborate on the phenomenon of 'missing middle' in Indian manufacturing sector.

Section A

Q2.

(a) स्थायी भूमि व्यवस्था (परमेनैंट लैंड सैटलमेंट) के, जैसी कि लार्ड कार्नवालिस ने प्रस्तुत की थी, अभिलक्षणों का परीक्षण कीजिए।
Examine the features of permanent land settlement as introduced by Lord Cornwallis.

(b) अपने अस्तित्व के प्रारंभ के वर्षों के दौरान भारत में पटसन मिलों के सामने आई समस्याओं को स्पष्ट कीजिये ।
Explain the problems faced by jute mills in India during the early years of their existence.

(c) 'ब्रिटिश शासन के फलस्वरूप भारत का अल्पविकास हुआ'। क्या आप सहमत हैं ? अपने उत्तर के समर्थन में कारण बताइये ।
'British rule led to India's underdevelopment'. Do you agree ? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Section A

Q3.

(a) भारत की राष्ट्रीय आय में संरचनात्मक रूपांतरण से सम्बन्धित मुद्दों तथा निहितार्थों पर प्रकाश डालिये ।
Reflect on issues and implications of structural transformation in India's national income.

(b) भारत में फार्म आकार-उत्पादकता बहस के प्रकाश में, भूमि सुधारों की नीति को आप किस प्रकार न्यायसंगत बतायेंगे ?
How would you justify the policy of land reforms in the light of the farm size-productivity debate in India ?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Which paper is this?

This is Economics Paper - II.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

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

What is the maximum marks for Economics Paper II?

The maximum marks for Economics Paper II is 250.

What is the time allowed for Economics Paper II?

The time allowed for Economics Paper II is three hours.

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