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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2016
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 262Interactive Test Mode
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Q262. Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news?

Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country’s international reserves

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  • Import Cover measures the number of months of imports that a country can sustain using its existing foreign exchange reserves. It serves as an essential indicator of a nation's external stability and vulnerability to balance-of-payments shocks.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q262)
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) — It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country’s international reserves

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 262 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (D): "It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country’s international reserves". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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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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