IES ISS 2025 Indian Economics Question Paper PDF | UPSC Exam

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  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

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Examination Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Indian Economics
Subject Indian Economics
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This document contains the Indian Economics question paper for the 2025 Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of key economic concepts relevant to India. It features descriptive questions divided into three sections, with specific instructions on the number of questions to be attempted and word limits. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the IES ISS examination, offering a clear view of the exam's scope and difficulty level in the Indian Economics subject.

Major Topics Covered

  • Human Development Index (HDI)
  • Current Account Deficit
  • Retail Price Inflation
  • Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
  • Female Labour Force Participation Rate
  • Indian Rupee Depreciation
  • Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act
  • Fiscal Discipline
  • Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
  • Employment Generation
  • Mission Antyodaya
  • Participatory Planning
  • Gram Panchayat Development Plan
  • Urban Informal Sector
  • Migration in India
  • Agricultural Productivity
  • Farm Size and Productivity

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

Related Resources

  • IES ISS 2024 Indian Economics Question Paper
  • IES ISS 2023 Indian Economics Question Paper
  • UPSC Economics Optional Previous Year Papers
  • RBI Grade B Economics Paper
  • IES ISS 2025 Indian Economics Answer Key
  • UPSC Economics Optional Answer Key
  • IES ISS Syllabus
  • UPSC Economics Optional 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.
  • 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)

Section A

Q1. Answer all six parts from this Section. Answer to each should be in about 100 words :

(a) What are the components of Human Development Index (HDI) in India? Why do these components remain stagnant over the years?

(b) Mention the major reasons for the rise in India's current account deficit in the last decade.

(c) "Retail price inflation mainly stems from the agricultural and allied sectors, housing, textiles and pharmaceutical sectors in India." Comment.

(d) Discuss the significance of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), 2015 of the Government of India.

(e) Write down the policy measures undertaken recently to improve female labour force participation rate in India.

(f) Explain the reasons of sharp decline of Indian Rupee (INR) against Dollar in recent period.

Section B

Q2. Explain the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act. Do you agree that the FRBM Act ensures fiscal discipline in India? Give reasons.

Section B

Q3. What is Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme initiated by the Government of India? Critically examine its role towards employment generation in India.

Section B

Q4. What are the major objectives of the 'Mission Antyodaya' of the Government of India? How does the programme strengthen the process of participatory planning for Gram Panchayat Development Plan?

Section B

Q5. Critically analyze the growth of urban informal sector caused by migration in India. What are the corrective measures undertaken by the Government of India?

Section B

Q6. Examine the relationship between farm size and productivity in the Indian agriculture. What are the measures undertaken to improve agricultural productivity in India?

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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.

What is the year of this question paper?

The year of this question paper is 2025.

Who conducts the Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What subject does this paper cover?

This paper covers Indian Economics.

What is the question paper format?

The question paper format is descriptive, with questions divided into three sections.

Are there any compulsory questions?

Yes, the only question in Section-A is compulsory.

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