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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2020
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 126Interactive Test Mode
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Q126. “Gold Tranche” (Reserve Tranche) refers to:

“Gold Tranche” (Reserve Tranche) refers to:

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — a credit system granted by IMF to its members

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A Reserve Tranche (historically known as the Gold Tranche) is a proportion of an IMF member country's quota that can be accessed without any service fees, conditionality, or policy reforms to meet balance-of-payments needs.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q126)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — a credit system granted by IMF to its members

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q126

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 126 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (D): "a credit system granted by IMF to its members". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 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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