The book is a unique collection of objective type questions on various aspects of economic and social development in India. It is of immense importance to aspirants of civil services, state civil services and other competitive examinations. It also contains previous years’ examination papers (solved). Apart from this, five practice papers are also provided. It also includes Economic Survey 2017-18 and Budget 2018-19.

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Contents

1. Basic Concepts of Economy, Poverty, Unemployment and Economic Planning — 1

2. Social and Economic Development, Welfare and Security Programme — 21

3. Agricultural Sector, Industrial Sector and Population and Urbanisation — 41

4. Money, Banking and Capital Market — 61

5. Public Finance, Budget, Tax System and Global Economy — 79

Practice Papers

1. Practice Paper – 1 — 101

2. Practice Paper – 2 — 122

3. Practice Paper – 3 — 143

4. Practice Paper – 4 — 165

5. Practice Paper – 5 — 186

Upsc Previous Years' Questions: 2007–2017 — 209

Economic Survey 2017-18 and Budget 2018-19 — 277

Dr. Udaybhan Singh is the Director of NIEGS (National Institute of Economics and General Studies) and Social Organisation, Aankhen. He is also an editor of ‘Arthavyavastha Paridrishya Aaj aur Kal’, a monthly magazine. He has been continuously providing guidance to Civil Services aspirants in various popular institutes of Delhi since last 15 years and has presented research paper in National Seminar. Many books authored by him are published by various leading publishers of India. It is also remarkable that he is continuously giving contribution in the fields of education and social sector.