Security Market in India: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Indian Economy)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Security Market in India (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 2000Indian Economy · Security Market in India
Q1. A rise in ‘SENSEX’ means:
Explanation
A rise in SENSEX indicates an overall increase in the stock prices of a group of 30 financially strong companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). These companies are selected based on market capitalization, liquidity, and sectoral representation and are considered indicators of market performance. SENSEX movements reflect investor sentiment, economic conditions, corporate earnings, and global market trends. It does not mean that the prices of all companies listed on the BSE rise simultaneously. As per the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) reports, Sensex is widely used by investors and analysts to gauge India’s stock market trends and investment climate.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2000
(c) an overall rise in prices of shares of group of companies registered with Bombay Stock Exchange
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Security Market in India?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Security Market in India (Indian Economy), asked from 2000 to 2025. 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 Security Market in India?
Questions on Security Market in India (Indian Economy) are available for 15 years, from 2000 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
