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Q318. A rise in ‘SENSEX’ means:

A rise in ‘SENSEX’ means:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2000 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (C) — an overall rise in prices of shares of group of companies registered with Bombay Stock Exchange

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

The BSE Sensex is a basket of 30 prominent, actively traded stocks representing key sectors on the Bombay Stock Exchange. A rise in the Sensex reflects an overall composite rise in the market value of this selected group of companies, not an absolute rise across every single company.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q318)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — an overall rise in prices of shares of group of companies registered with Bombay Stock Exchange

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q318

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 318 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (C): "an overall rise in prices of shares of group of companies registered with Bombay Stock Exchange". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth 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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