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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1996
Fiscal Policy & Public Finance
Question No. 226Interactive Test Mode
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Q226. A redistribution of income in a country can be best brought about through:

A redistribution of income in a country can be best brought about through:

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — progressive taxation combined with progressive expenditure

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Effective income redistribution requires a two-pronged fiscal policy:

  1. Progressive taxation: Imposing higher tax rates on wealthier income brackets to compress income inequality.
  2. Progressive expenditure: Channelling government spending towards social services, public health, free education, and targeted welfare transfers that disproportionately benefit poorer segments.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1996 (Q226)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Fiscal Policy & Public Finance
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — progressive taxation combined with progressive expenditure

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1996 Q226

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1996 GS Paper I Question 226 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1996 Indian Economy (Fiscal Policy & Public Finance) question is Option (A): "progressive taxation combined with progressive expenditure". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1996 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Fiscal Policy & Public Finance". You can explore all repeated questions from Fiscal Policy & Public Finance in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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