Inflation: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Indian Economy)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Inflation (Indian Economy). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 1998Indian Economy · Inflation
Q1. Some time back, the Government of India, decided to de-license ‘white goods’ industry. ‘White goods’ include:
Explanation
White goods are products for conspicuous consumption. They typically include large and costly household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and other major home appliances. White goods typically refer to major household appliances that are traditionally white in color (although this is less of a defining characteristic now). These are durable consumer goods, often considered non-essential but associated with a certain level of comfort and lifestyle.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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1998
(c) items purchased for conspicuous consumption
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Inflation?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Inflation (Indian Economy), asked from 1997 to 2021. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Inflation?
Questions on Inflation (Indian Economy) are available for 9 years, from 1997 to 2021. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
