Economy · SSC CGL previous year questions

2025 51 questions

1. Q442025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   What is meant by 'mixed economy'?

   1. A.Only private sector
   2. B.Only public sector
   3. C.Both private and public sectors
   4. D.Only foreign companies
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   Answer: C

2. Q272025 · 19 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Which QUAD country has the largest economy?

   1. A.Japan
   2. B.USA
   3. C.India
   4. D.Australia
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   Answer: B

3. Q452025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Which of the following schemes or initiatives is conceptually different from the others in terms of its sectoral focus?

   1. A.NSWS
   2. B.LEADS
   3. C.Gati Shakti
   4. D.PMFBY
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   Answer: D

4. Q492025 · 18 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Aditya-L1 is placed in a halo orbit around which type of gravitationally balanced point in space?

   1. A.Polar
   2. B.Lagrangian
   3. C.Sun-synchronous
   4. D.Geostationary
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   Answer: B

5. Q422025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1: The Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) shows the trade-offs and opportunity costs faced by an economy. Statement 2: The PPF is used to estimate the government's total revenue and expenditure.

   1. A.Only Statement 1 is correct
   2. B.Only Statement 2 is correct
   3. C.Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
   4. D.Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct
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   Answer: A

6. Q362025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Gaganyaan is planned to orbit Earth at approximately what altitude?

   1. A.100 km
   2. B.400 km
   3. C.1000 km
   4. D.36,000 km
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   Answer: B

7. Q472025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): India had to approach the IMF and World Bank in 1991 for a bailout loan. Reason (R): Foreign exchange reserves had declined to the point that they could barely finance two weeks of imports.

   1. A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
   2. B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   3. C.A is true but R is false.
   4. D.A is false but R is true.
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   Answer: A

8. Q432025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Which scheme promotes crop diversification through cluster-based planning?

   1. A.PM-AASHA (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan)
   2. B.RKVY (Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana)
   3. C.SMAM (Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization)
   4. D.AIF (Agriculture Infrastructure Fund)
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   Answer: B

9. Q382025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   What is the maximum payload capacity of India's upcoming Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO)?

   1. A.10 tonnes
   2. B.20 tonnes
   3. C.30 tonnes
   4. D.40 tonnes
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   Answer: C

10. Q382025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    What is the orbital regime of the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite?

    1. A.GEO
    2. B.HEO
    3. C.LEO
    4. D.SSO
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    Answer: D

11. Q372025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Evaluate the following statements and select the option that is accurate: Statement 1: Sun-synchronous orbits allow satellites to maintain consistent local solar time over a specific region. Statement 2: This orbital feature is ideal for continuous solar-powered communication satellites in geostationary orbit.

    1. A.Only Statement 1 is correct
    2. B.Only Statement 2 is correct
    3. C.Both 1 and 2 are correct
    4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
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    Answer: A

12. Q432025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): SVAMITVA scheme provides property cards using drone technology. Reason (R): It covers rural and urban areas.

    1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. C.A is true, but R is false
    4. D.A is false, but R is true
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    Answer: C

13. Q312025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Where was the Americas Regional Office of the New Development Bank (NDB) announced to be established during the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in 2018?

    1. A.Mexico City
    2. B.Buenos Aires
    3. C.São Paulo
    4. D.Lima
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    Answer: C

14. Q482025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Which of the following statements correctly describe the MISHTI initiative launched in India? 1. The MISHTI programme is designed to increase mangrove forest cover and enhance livelihood opportunities in coastal areas. 2. It is a project initiated under the Ministry of Rural Development. 3. The program is financed with a mix of fundings coming from the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) Fund and the MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme).

    1. A.1 and 2
    2. B.1 and 3
    3. C.2 and 3
    4. D.1, 2, and 3 all
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    Answer: B

15. Q442025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Which of these schemes is implemented to promote organic farming?

    1. A.PM-KMY (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana)
    2. B.PKVY (Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana)
    3. C.SHC (Soil Health Card Scheme)
    4. D.ATMA (Agricultural Technology Management Agency)
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    Answer: B

16. Q322025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Which of the following statements correctly reflect India's recent (2024) economic diplomacy and domestic investment facilitation reforms? 1) The India-Uzbekistan BIT allows unconditional access to international arbitration without exhausting local remedies. 2) The National Infrastructure Readiness Index (NIRI) solely ranks Smart Cities and excludes private investment indicators.

    1. A.Only 1
    2. B.Only 2
    3. C.1 and 2 Both are correct
    4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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    Answer: D

17. Q392025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Examine the following statements about the SSLV-D2 mission and select the correct option: Statement 1: SSLV-D2 inserted EOS-07, Janus-1, and AzaadiSAT-2 into a 450 km circular orbit utilizing a three-stage vehicle powered entirely by liquid propulsion. Statement 2: The SSLV-D2 mission showcased rapid deployment capability with low turnaround time and limited ground infrastructure needs.

    1. A.Only Statement 1 is correct
    2. B.Only Statement 2 is correct
    3. C.1 and 2 are correct
    4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
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    Answer: B

18. Q452025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): India Industrial Land Bank provides GIS-based information. Reason (R): It is managed by the Ministry of Mines.

    1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. C.A is true, but R is false
    4. D.A is false, but R is true
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    Answer: C

19. Q492025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    NISAR's orbit regime is?

    1. A.GTO
    2. B.GEO
    3. C.Polar sun-sync
    4. D.LEEO
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    Answer: C

20. Q482025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Consider the following statements regarding carbon markets in India: 1. Carbon credits can be generated by afforestation and renewable energy projects. 2. India has launched a domestic voluntary carbon market. 3. Carbon markets are monitored under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

    1. A.Only 1 and 2 are correct
    2. B.Only 2 and 3 are correct
    3. C.Only 1 and 3 are correct
    4. D.All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
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    Answer: A

21. Q442025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    What is the age range for farmers to enrol in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM- KMY)?

    1. A.18-30 years
    2. B.18-40 years
    3. C.21-45 years
    4. D.25-50 years
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    Answer: B

22. Q452025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): UDAN Scheme improves regional air connectivity. Reason (R): It provides financial viability gap funding to airlines.

    1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. C.A is true, but R is false
    4. D.A is false, but R is true
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    Answer: A

23. Q502025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    What specific physical quantity ensures a satellite maintains its orbit without continuous propulsion?

    1. A.Mass
    2. B.Gravitational pull
    3. C.Orbital velocity
    4. D.Atmospheric drag
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    Answer: C

24. Q412025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is widely recognized as the workhorse launch vehicle of ISRO. Reason (R): PSLV is highly versatile, capable of launching a diverse range of payloads into various Earth orbits (including Earth Observation, small Geosynchronous, and Navigation satellites), and boasts an exceptionally high mission success rate across its different variants.

    1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. C.A is true, but R is false
    4. D.A is false, but R is true
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    Answer: A

25. Q442025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Which scheme supports financial services through postmen?

    1. A.NSAP
    2. B.IPPB
    3. C.PMJAY
    4. D.PRAGATI
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    Answer: B