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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2009
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 311Interactive Test Mode
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Q311. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2009 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Singapore : Shcomp

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  • (a) is correctly matched: Nikkei 225 is the benchmark stock index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Japan).
  • (b) is incorrectly matched: Shcomp (Shanghai Composite Index) is the stock market index of China. Singapore's benchmark index is the Straits Times Index (STI).
  • (c) is correctly matched: FTSE 100 is the index of the London Stock Exchange (UK).
  • (d) is correctly matched: Nasdaq is a prominent US stock index/exchange.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q311)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Singapore : Shcomp

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 311 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "Singapore : Shcomp". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2009 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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