IES ISS 2025 General Economics Paper III Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 16
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

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Examination Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination
Year 2025
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 document contains the General Economics Paper - III for the Indian Economic Service - Indian Statistical Service Examination 2025, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of 16 questions divided into three sections: Section A (compulsory), Section B, and Section C. Candidates are instructed to follow specific guidelines for attempting questions, adhering to word limits, and writing answers clearly in English. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the IES ISS examination, offering insights into the types of questions and topics covered in General Economics.

Major Topics Covered

  • Public Investment Decisions
  • User Cost
  • Pricing of Exhaustible Resources
  • Green Climate Fund
  • Limit Pricing
  • Market Functioning
  • Wiseman-Peacock hypothesis

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 2025 General Economics Paper I
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  • IES ISS 2024 General Economics Paper III
  • IES ISS 2025 General Economics Paper III Answer Key
  • UPSC IES ISS 2025 Economics Paper Solutions
  • IES ISS 2025 Syllabus
  • General Economics Syllabus for UPSC Exams
  • IES ISS 2025 Exam Pattern

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)

Section A

Q1. Answer all the following questions in about 100 words each :

(a) Explain the Wiseman-Peacock hypothesis about growth of public expenditure.

(b) What are the most important criteria for public investment decisions? Justify.

(c) Discuss the concept of user cost in case of pricing of exhaustible resources.

(d) Explain the Green Climate Fund and its objectives.

(e) Discuss the concept of limit pricing as a strategy of a firm.

(f) Planning reduces the flaws in the functioning of the market. Explain.

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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 is for General Economics Paper - III.

What is the conducting body for this exam?

The conducting body is UPSC.

What is the year of this question paper?

The year is 2025.

How many questions are there in the paper?

There are sixteen questions in total.

How are the questions divided?

The questions are divided into three sections: Section A (Compulsory), Section B, and Section C.

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