UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Early March economic data shows slowing growth

Question 1

According to the Monthly Economic Review, through how many distinct channels is India structurally exposed to geopolitical shocks emanating from the West Asia region?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Two

Answer

Four

Answer

Five

Question 2

The Monthly Economic Review, which flagged the first signs of slowing economic momentum in March 2026, is published by which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Economic Division, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance

Answer

Monetary Policy Department, Reserve Bank of India

Answer

NITI Aayog

Answer

National Statistics Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Question 3

With reference to the high-frequency indicators for March 2026, which of the following are correctly identified as indicators that remained RESILIENT (rather than softening)?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2

Answer

2 and 4

Answer

1, 3 and 4

Answer

3 only

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Early March economic data shows slowing growth

Q1. According to the Monthly Economic Review, through how many distinct channels is India structurally exposed to geopolitical shocks emanating from the West Asia region?

Q2. The Monthly Economic Review, which flagged the first signs of slowing economic momentum in March 2026, is published by which one of the following?

Q3. With reference to the high-frequency indicators for March 2026, which of the following are correctly identified as indicators that remained RESILIENT (rather than softening)?