Previous year question paper is very important for any exam preparation. If you are looking for 2021 Economics Optional Question Paper PDF then you are in right place. We have uploaded here UPSC IAS Mains Optional 2021 Question Paper for educational purposes.
The latest Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) mains examination began on 4 January 2022 and ended on 16 January 2022. Along with the optional papers, there are a total of four papers in the General studies Mains Exam. After passing the UPSC Prelims and Mains exam, all candidates were invited for the UPSC interview. UPSC Economics Optional (Mains) Question Paper PDF is provided along with all General Studies (GS) Papers & Hindi. We have provided the Question paper for UPSC Mains Exam 2021 in both English and Hindi. At https://www.upsc.gov.in/ you can get the latest updates regarding exams. In preparation for the upcoming UPSC CSE Economics Optional exam, the 2021 UPSC Economics Optional Question Paper PDF can serve as a guide.
Read and understand UPSC CSE Mains questions asked in this exam to make yourself prepare for the upcoming UPSC Exam.
About UPSC Economics Optional Exam Pattern
- Exam name: UPSC CSE MAINS 2021
- Optional Subject : Economics
- Paper: Paper 1 and Paper 2
- Maximum Marks: 250 each
- Time: 3 hours
UPSC CSE Mains 2021 General Studies (GS) Question Paper
UPSC Booklist for Economics Optional
Micro:
- Ahuja – Advanced microeconomics theory – macro theories of distribution, welfare etc.
- Pindyck and Rubenfield – game theory, asymmetric info etc.
- Koutsoyiannis – markets, welfare economics, etc.
- Varian – intermediate microeconomics.
Macro:
- Snowdon and Vane – the best one.
- Froyen.
- Dornbusch.
- Dwivedi (for money multiplier).
Trade:
- Salvatore – The best one.
- Krugman and Obstfeld.
- IGNOU.
Growth:
- IGNOU.
- C I Jones.
Development:
- Thirlwall
- IGNOU
Public Finance:
- H L Bhatia.
- Musgrave.
Environment:
Paper 2:
- Economic Survey.
- India Year Book.
- Indian Economy Since Independence – Uma Kapila.
- Indian Economy – Datt and Sundaram.
- Indian Economy – Sanjeev Varma.
- Indian Economy – Mishra and Puri.
- Indian Economy – Performance and Policies – Uma Kapila.
- March of Indian Economy.
- Indian Economy – Ramesh Singh.
- Selected seminal articles from MA course like those by Deaton and Dreze, Deepak Nayyar, R Nagaraj, K Nagaraj etc.
- Magazines: Yojana, Kurukshetra, Economy at a glance.
- Draft Plan document- selected topics.
- Business newspapers selected epw articles etc.
Economics Optional Question Paper (1 & 2) PDF Download
Economics Optional Question Paper 1 PDF
We have provided the UPSC Economics Optional Mains 2021 Exam Question Paper 1 in both English and Hindi. The links to download the PDF is provided below.
Economics Optional Question Paper 2 PDF
We have provided the UPSC Economics Optional Mains 2021 Exam Question Paper 2 in both English and Hindi. The links to download the PDF is provided below.
Important Links
- Last 40 Years UPSC Prelims Question Paper PDF Download
- [Download] UPSC Topper Srushti Deshmukh (AIR 5) Notes
- [DOWNLOAD] Indian Economy By Ramesh Singh Latest Edition PDF
- [PDF] UPSC IAS Toppers Notes & Answer Sheet Booklet
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