2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Indian Economy in the UPSC 2008 Prelims. Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2008Indian Economy · Agriculture
Q1. Which of the following pairs about India’s economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched? 1. GDP per capita (current prices): 37,000 2. Rice: 180 million tons 3. Wheat: 75 million tons Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes:
Explanation
Pair 1 is correct: According to the "Press Note on Advance Estimates of National Income, 2008-09" released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the per capita income at current prices during 2008-09 was estimated to be 38,084. Therefore, the figure of 37,000 is approximately correct.
Pair 2 is incorrect: As per the "Agricultural Statistics at a Glance 2008" published by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, the production of rice during the 2006-07 crop year was approximately 93.35 million tons. Thus, the figure of 180 million tons is significantly higher than the actual production during that period.
Pair 3 is correct: As per the "Agricultural Statistics at a Glance 2008" published by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, wheat production during the 2006-07 crop year was around 75.80 million tons. Therefore, the figure of 75 million tons is approximately correct.
UPSC 2008Indian Economy · Public Finance
Q2. Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): 1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible. 2. The Central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of ‘ 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the Scheme, States have been urged to give matching amounts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is a part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) launched by the Government of India to support elderly individuals from below-poverty-line (BPL) house-holds.
Statement 1 is incorrect: The scheme is applicable to individuals aged 60 years or above who belong to BPL households. How-ever the eligibility is not restricted to rural areas alone as it encompasses both rural and urban BPL households.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The central assistance provided under IGNOAPS is 200(not 300) per month for beneficiaries aged between 60 to 79 years and 500 per month for those aged 80 years and above. States are encouraged to contribute an equivalent or higher amount to enhance the pension received by the beneficiaries.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2008
(d) 1 and 3 only
2
2008
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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