CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics
Download the CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics PDF for free at AglaSem. Solving this previous year question paper helps you understand the real CBSE Class 12 exam pattern, question types, difficulty level and marking scheme, and reveals important repeated topics — practise it to build speed, accuracy and exam confidence.
Latest News
Finished viewing? Save it for later —
Download CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics (PDF · 25 pages)Downloaded 310 times
About CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics
CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics is available here for free download. Published by CBSE for Class 12, this question paper can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF (25 pages). Candidates preparing for Class 12 can use CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics to understand the exam pattern, the type of questions asked, and the overall difficulty level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I download CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics?
Open this page and click the Download button to save CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics as a PDF. It is completely free on AglaSem Docs.
Is CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics free to download?
Yes. CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics can be viewed online and downloaded as a PDF free of cost on AglaSem Docs.
How many pages does CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics have?
CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics contains 25 pages, which you can read online or download together as a single PDF.
Where can I find more Class 12 study material?
You can find more Class 12 question papers, sample papers, syllabus, and answer keys on AglaSem Docs.
CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Economics – Text
Read the full text of this question paper below — useful to quickly search, copy and reference the content online without downloading the PDF.
📄 View text version (25 pages)
Page 1
FOR CBSE CLASS 12 EXAM PREPARATION
CBSE Class 12 2026
Question Paper ·
Economics
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT
CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Economics
Notes · Sample Papers · Previous Year Papers · Mock Tests
CBSE Class 12 2026
Question Paper ·
Economics
EXAM YEAR TYPE SUBJECT
CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Economics
Notes · Sample Papers · Previous Year Papers · Mock Tests
Page 2
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
Series : QPSR1 a SET~1
58/1/1
-
Q.P. Code
.
Roll No. - -
-
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
m
m on the title page of the answer-book.
.co
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ECONOMICS ag
a : 3 : 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
: NOTE :
(I) - (I) Please check that this question
23 paper contains 23 printed pages.
(II) - - (II) mQ.P. Code given on the right
o
- - .c hand side of the question paper
m should be written on the title
lase page of the answer-book by the
ag candidate.
(III) - 34 (III) Please check that this question
paper contains 34 questions.
(IV) , (IV) Please write down the serial
- number of the question in
the answer-book at the given
place before attempting it.
(V)
- 15 (V) 15 minute time has been allotted
m
o m -
c 10.15 10.15 10.30 question paper will m .co
to read this question paper. The
be
. s e
em -
distributed at 10.15 a.m. From
s g l a
10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the
g la - candidates a
will read the
a {} question paper only and will not
write any answer on the answer-
book during this period.
~58/1/1~ 2308-1 1 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 1 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
Series : QPSR1 a SET~1
58/1/1
-
Q.P. Code
.
Roll No. - -
-
Candidates must write the Q.P. Code
m
m on the title page of the answer-book.
.co
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ECONOMICS ag
a : 3 : 80
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
: NOTE :
(I) - (I) Please check that this question
23 paper contains 23 printed pages.
(II) - - (II) mQ.P. Code given on the right
o
- - .c hand side of the question paper
m should be written on the title
lase page of the answer-book by the
ag candidate.
(III) - 34 (III) Please check that this question
paper contains 34 questions.
(IV) , (IV) Please write down the serial
- number of the question in
the answer-book at the given
place before attempting it.
(V)
- 15 (V) 15 minute time has been allotted
m
o m -
c 10.15 10.15 10.30 question paper will m .co
to read this question paper. The
be
. s e
em -
distributed at 10.15 a.m. From
s g l a
10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the
g la - candidates a
will read the
a {} question paper only and will not
write any answer on the answer-
book during this period.
~58/1/1~ 2308-1 1 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 1 of 24
Page 3
:
:
(i) - 34
(ii) - :
- :
- :
(iii) - 20 1
(iv) - 4 - -I 3
60 80
(v) - 6 - -II 4
80 100
(vi) - 4 - 6
100 150
(vii)
(viii) ,
(ix) - ,
–
( )
1. - , _________ _________
( ) 1
(A) , (B) ,
(C) , (D) ,
~58/1/1~ { } 2
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 2 of 24
:
(i) - 34
(ii) - :
- :
- :
(iii) - 20 1
(iv) - 4 - -I 3
60 80
(v) - 6 - -II 4
80 100
(vi) - 4 - 6
100 150
(vii)
(viii) ,
(ix) - ,
–
( )
1. - , _________ _________
( ) 1
(A) , (B) ,
(C) , (D) ,
~58/1/1~ { } 2
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 2 of 24
Page 4
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 34 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper contains two sections :
Section – A : Macro Economics
m
m
Section – B : Indian Economic Development
.co
(iii) .co
This Question paper contains 20 Multiple Choice type questions. Each
s e m
s em
question carries 1 mark.
g l a
(iv) g l
This
a Question paper contains 4 Short Answer Type-I questions. a
Each
aquestion carries 3 marks. Answer these questions in 60 to 80 words.
(v) This Question paper contains 6 Short Answer Type-II questions. Each
question carries 4 marks. Answer these questions in 80 to 100 words.
(vi) This Question paper contains 4 Long Answer type questions. Each
question carries 6 marks. Answer these questions in 100 to 150 words.
(vii) Attempt all parts of a question together.
m
.co
(viii) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for
m
s e
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,
la
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired
g
candidates only. a
(ix) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal
choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such
questions has to be attempted.
SECTION – A
m
.co
(Macro Economics)
m
c.1.o In a two sector economy, the flow of factor paymentssemoves m from
s em __________ to __________. g l a
la (Choose the correct option a
ag (A) firms, households
to fill in the blanks)
(B) firms, government
1
(C) banks, households (D) households, firms
~58/1/1~ { } 3 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 3 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
General Instructions :
Read the following instructions carefully and follow them :
(i) This question paper contains 34 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper contains two sections :
Section – A : Macro Economics
m
m
Section – B : Indian Economic Development
.co
(iii) .co
This Question paper contains 20 Multiple Choice type questions. Each
s e m
s em
question carries 1 mark.
g l a
(iv) g l
This
a Question paper contains 4 Short Answer Type-I questions. a
Each
aquestion carries 3 marks. Answer these questions in 60 to 80 words.
(v) This Question paper contains 6 Short Answer Type-II questions. Each
question carries 4 marks. Answer these questions in 80 to 100 words.
(vi) This Question paper contains 4 Long Answer type questions. Each
question carries 6 marks. Answer these questions in 100 to 150 words.
(vii) Attempt all parts of a question together.
m
.co
(viii) In addition to this, NOTE that a separate question has been provided for
m
s e
Visually Impaired candidates in lieu of questions having visual inputs,
la
map etc. Such questions are to be attempted by Visually Impaired
g
candidates only. a
(ix) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal
choice has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such
questions has to be attempted.
SECTION – A
m
.co
(Macro Economics)
m
c.1.o In a two sector economy, the flow of factor paymentssemoves m from
s em __________ to __________. g l a
la (Choose the correct option a
ag (A) firms, households
to fill in the blanks)
(B) firms, government
1
(C) banks, households (D) households, firms
~58/1/1~ { } 3 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 3 of 24
Page 5
2. – (A) (R)
: 1
(A) :
(R) : ,
:
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
3. 1
1 : ,
2 : , ,
, :
(A) 1 2
(B) 1 2
(C) 1 2
(D) 1 2
4. , _________
, 1
( )
:
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
5. _________ (GDP)
( ) 1
(i) (ii)
(iii) (iv)
:
(A) (i) (ii) (B) (ii) (iii)
(C) (iii) (iv) (D) (i), (ii) (iii)
~58/1/1~ { } 4
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 4 of 24
: 1
(A) :
(R) : ,
:
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
3. 1
1 : ,
2 : , ,
, :
(A) 1 2
(B) 1 2
(C) 1 2
(D) 1 2
4. , _________
, 1
( )
:
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
5. _________ (GDP)
( ) 1
(i) (ii)
(iii) (iv)
:
(A) (i) (ii) (B) (ii) (iii)
(C) (iii) (iv) (D) (i), (ii) (iii)
~58/1/1~ { } 4
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 4 of 24
Page 6
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
2. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the
correct option from those given below : 1
Assertion (A) : Money is of perishable nature and is generally accepted
by all at any point of time.
Reason (R) : Money serves as a store of value, facilitating individuals to
transfer purchasing power from the present to the future.
Options :
m
.co
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
m
.co
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the e m
em
correct explanation of Assertion (A). l as
l as
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. ag
ag
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
3. Read the following statements carefully : 1
Statement 1 : Depreciation of currency is an economic action undertaken
by the government of a nation under the fixed exchange rate system.
Statement 2 : Under the floating exchange Rate system, authorities
actively intervene in the foreign exchange market by way of
maintaining foreign exchange reserves.
In the light of the given statements, choose the correct option from the
m
.co
following :
(A) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
e
(B) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true. m
(C) Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
las
(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
ag
4. In an economy, when __________ is insufficient to achieve the level of
output corresponding to the full employment, the difference is termed a
deflationary gap. (Choose the correct option to fill in the blank) 1
Options :
(A) ex-ante Aggregate Demand (B) ex-post Aggregate Demand
(C) ex-ante Aggregate Supply (D) ex-post Aggregate Supply
5. In an economy, exclusion of ___________ may lead to under estimation of
the value of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). m
.co
1
m (Choose the correct option to fill in the blank)
m .co (i) Barter Transactions
s e m
s e (ii) Services provided by family members
g l a
g la (iii) Illegal activities
(iv) Depreciation of Assets a
a Options :
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
~58/1/1~ { } 5 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 5 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
2. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the
correct option from those given below : 1
Assertion (A) : Money is of perishable nature and is generally accepted
by all at any point of time.
Reason (R) : Money serves as a store of value, facilitating individuals to
transfer purchasing power from the present to the future.
Options :
m
.co
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
m
.co
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the e m
em
correct explanation of Assertion (A). l as
l as
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. ag
ag
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
3. Read the following statements carefully : 1
Statement 1 : Depreciation of currency is an economic action undertaken
by the government of a nation under the fixed exchange rate system.
Statement 2 : Under the floating exchange Rate system, authorities
actively intervene in the foreign exchange market by way of
maintaining foreign exchange reserves.
In the light of the given statements, choose the correct option from the
m
.co
following :
(A) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
e
(B) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true. m
(C) Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
las
(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
ag
4. In an economy, when __________ is insufficient to achieve the level of
output corresponding to the full employment, the difference is termed a
deflationary gap. (Choose the correct option to fill in the blank) 1
Options :
(A) ex-ante Aggregate Demand (B) ex-post Aggregate Demand
(C) ex-ante Aggregate Supply (D) ex-post Aggregate Supply
5. In an economy, exclusion of ___________ may lead to under estimation of
the value of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). m
.co
1
m (Choose the correct option to fill in the blank)
m .co (i) Barter Transactions
s e m
s e (ii) Services provided by family members
g l a
g la (iii) Illegal activities
(iv) Depreciation of Assets a
a Options :
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
~58/1/1~ { } 5 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 5 of 24
Page 7
6. , ( ) 1
:
(A) =
(B) (APC) = (APS)
(C) = (1)
(D) (APC) = (1)
7. 1
1 : ,
2 :
,
:
(A) 1 2
(B) 1 2
(C) 1 2
(D) 1 2
8. – (A) (R)
: 1
(A) :
(R) : - ,
:
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
9. “ , (SLR)
, ________ 1
( )
(A) ,
(B)
(C) ,
(D)
~58/1/1~ { } 6
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 6 of 24
:
(A) =
(B) (APC) = (APS)
(C) = (1)
(D) (APC) = (1)
7. 1
1 : ,
2 :
,
:
(A) 1 2
(B) 1 2
(C) 1 2
(D) 1 2
8. – (A) (R)
: 1
(A) :
(R) : - ,
:
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
9. “ , (SLR)
, ________ 1
( )
(A) ,
(B)
(C) ,
(D)
~58/1/1~ { } 6
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 6 of 24
Page 8
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
6. Identify, which of the following is true at the Break Even level of Income.
(Choose the correct option) 1
Options :
(A) Slope of Consumption Curve = Slope of Saving Curve
(B) Average Propensity to Consume (APC) = Average Propensity to Save (APS)
(C) Slope of Saving Curve = Unity (1)
(D) Average Propensity to Consume (APC) = Unity (1)
m
7. m
Read the following statements carefully : 1 .co
.co
Statement 1 : Final goods are those goods which normally lose their
m s e m
e
identity in the production process.
s l a
g l a
Statement 2 : Final goods may get transformed during the consumption
process by a consumer.
ag
a (Choose the correct option)
Options :
(A) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
(C) Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
8. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the
m
correct option from those given below :
.co
Assertion (A) : Unilateral Transfers are recorded in the Current Account
m
1
s e
of the Balance of Payments (BoP) of a nation.
la
Reason (R) : Capital account records transactions which cause a change
g
a
in the assets or liabilities of the country.
Options :
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
m
.co
9. “In the Indian Banking System, the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) plays
m
.co
a vital role in controlling the credit creation capacity of the Commercial
Banks, as it __________.” (Choose the correct option to fill in the blank) e m 1
em (A) ensures that all the deposits are converted into liquid assets.
l as
l as (B) requires banks to maintain a percentage of deposits in the form of
ag
ag liquid assets.
(C) sets the maximum interest rate which the banks can charge on loans.
(D) promote banks from lending beyond a specific proportion of their
total reserves.
~58/1/1~ { } 7 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 7 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
6. Identify, which of the following is true at the Break Even level of Income.
(Choose the correct option) 1
Options :
(A) Slope of Consumption Curve = Slope of Saving Curve
(B) Average Propensity to Consume (APC) = Average Propensity to Save (APS)
(C) Slope of Saving Curve = Unity (1)
(D) Average Propensity to Consume (APC) = Unity (1)
m
7. m
Read the following statements carefully : 1 .co
.co
Statement 1 : Final goods are those goods which normally lose their
m s e m
e
identity in the production process.
s l a
g l a
Statement 2 : Final goods may get transformed during the consumption
process by a consumer.
ag
a (Choose the correct option)
Options :
(A) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
(C) Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
8. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the
m
correct option from those given below :
.co
Assertion (A) : Unilateral Transfers are recorded in the Current Account
m
1
s e
of the Balance of Payments (BoP) of a nation.
la
Reason (R) : Capital account records transactions which cause a change
g
a
in the assets or liabilities of the country.
Options :
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
m
.co
9. “In the Indian Banking System, the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) plays
m
.co
a vital role in controlling the credit creation capacity of the Commercial
Banks, as it __________.” (Choose the correct option to fill in the blank) e m 1
em (A) ensures that all the deposits are converted into liquid assets.
l as
l as (B) requires banks to maintain a percentage of deposits in the form of
ag
ag liquid assets.
(C) sets the maximum interest rate which the banks can charge on loans.
(D) promote banks from lending beyond a specific proportion of their
total reserves.
~58/1/1~ { } 7 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 7 of 24
Page 9
10. , ,
` 1,42,000 , ` 22,000 ` 86,000 1
(M1) ` ______
( )
:
(A) 2,50,000 (B) 86,000
(C) 1,64,000 (D) 1,42,000
11. (A) , ,
(GDP) ,
, (GDP)
,
,
? 3
(B) , ,
, ,
-
, 3
12. “ (RBI) , 1934 20 21 ,
RBI ”
RBI 3
13. (A) , (X Y) ,
(GVA)
4
(` )
(i) Y 700
(ii) X Y 200
(iii) X 100
(iv) Y X 150
(v) X 50
~58/1/1~ { } 8
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 8 of 24
` 1,42,000 , ` 22,000 ` 86,000 1
(M1) ` ______
( )
:
(A) 2,50,000 (B) 86,000
(C) 1,64,000 (D) 1,42,000
11. (A) , ,
(GDP) ,
, (GDP)
,
,
? 3
(B) , ,
, ,
-
, 3
12. “ (RBI) , 1934 20 21 ,
RBI ”
RBI 3
13. (A) , (X Y) ,
(GVA)
4
(` )
(i) Y 700
(ii) X Y 200
(iii) X 100
(iv) Y X 150
(v) X 50
~58/1/1~ { } 8
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 8 of 24
Page 10
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
10. ‘In an economy, the currency held by the public, Net Demand Deposits
with Commercial Banks and Net Time Deposits with Commercial Banks
stand at ` 1,42,000 crore, ` 22,000 crore and ` 86,000 crore respectively.
The value of Money Supply (M1) would be ` __________ crore.
(Choose the correct option to fill in the blank) 1
Options :
(A) 2,50,000 (B) 86,000
m
.co
(C) 1,64,000 (D) 1,42,000
m
m .co
11. (A) Meera and Shahid are two classmates, who were comparing India’s
economic growth over the years. s e m
s e
Meera referred to the increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at l a
g l a
current prices prevailing in market, while Sahid insisted on
considering GDP after adjusting for inflation. Their debate on which
ag
a of the two measures gives a true picture of people’s well-being,
remained inconclusive.
Considering the above mentioned situation, elaborate with valid
reason, which of the two variables is considered a better indicator of
welfare and why ? 3
OR
(B) Two friends, Ravi and Harry were discussing whether the money
received from sale of an old car should be included in India’s
National income.
m
Ravi was of the view that it should be included in India’s National
income while Harry did not agree with him.
m .co
They also had difference of opinion on the treatment of brokerage
paid to the car dealer. s e
g la
As their Economics teacher, state the treatments with valid arguments. 3
a
12. “Under the provisions stated in the Section 20 and Section 21 of the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934, the RBI is mandated to handle the
banking operations of the Government of India.”
In the light of the given statement, elaborate the indicated function of the
Reserve Bank of India. 3
13. (A) For a hypothetical economy, assuming there are only two firms
(X and Y) with equal values of Gross Value Added (GVA).
On the basis of the following data, estimate the value of Domestic
Sales of both the firms (X and Y) : 4
m
m Amount
.co
.co
S. No. Items
(in ` crore)
e m
e m (i) Value of Output of firm Y 700
l as
las (ii) Purchases by firm X from firm Y 200
ag
ag (iii) Exports by firm X 100
(iv) Purchases by firm Y from firm X 150
(v) Additions to Stock of firm X 50
OR
~58/1/1~ { } 9 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 9 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
10. ‘In an economy, the currency held by the public, Net Demand Deposits
with Commercial Banks and Net Time Deposits with Commercial Banks
stand at ` 1,42,000 crore, ` 22,000 crore and ` 86,000 crore respectively.
The value of Money Supply (M1) would be ` __________ crore.
(Choose the correct option to fill in the blank) 1
Options :
(A) 2,50,000 (B) 86,000
m
.co
(C) 1,64,000 (D) 1,42,000
m
m .co
11. (A) Meera and Shahid are two classmates, who were comparing India’s
economic growth over the years. s e m
s e
Meera referred to the increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at l a
g l a
current prices prevailing in market, while Sahid insisted on
considering GDP after adjusting for inflation. Their debate on which
ag
a of the two measures gives a true picture of people’s well-being,
remained inconclusive.
Considering the above mentioned situation, elaborate with valid
reason, which of the two variables is considered a better indicator of
welfare and why ? 3
OR
(B) Two friends, Ravi and Harry were discussing whether the money
received from sale of an old car should be included in India’s
National income.
m
Ravi was of the view that it should be included in India’s National
income while Harry did not agree with him.
m .co
They also had difference of opinion on the treatment of brokerage
paid to the car dealer. s e
g la
As their Economics teacher, state the treatments with valid arguments. 3
a
12. “Under the provisions stated in the Section 20 and Section 21 of the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934, the RBI is mandated to handle the
banking operations of the Government of India.”
In the light of the given statement, elaborate the indicated function of the
Reserve Bank of India. 3
13. (A) For a hypothetical economy, assuming there are only two firms
(X and Y) with equal values of Gross Value Added (GVA).
On the basis of the following data, estimate the value of Domestic
Sales of both the firms (X and Y) : 4
m
m Amount
.co
.co
S. No. Items
(in ` crore)
e m
e m (i) Value of Output of firm Y 700
l as
las (ii) Purchases by firm X from firm Y 200
ag
ag (iii) Exports by firm X 100
(iv) Purchases by firm Y from firm X 150
(v) Additions to Stock of firm X 50
OR
~58/1/1~ { } 9 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 9 of 24
Page 11
(B) ’, 2023
● -
●
●
, ‘ ’ ‘ ’ 4
14. (Zeta)
$ 5
, (Zeta) (BoP)
$ 30
(Zeta)
(BoP)
-
ह ? 4
15.
/ 4
के वल 15 :
4
16. (A) “ ` 20,000 ` 50,000
` 2,000 ` 10,000 ”
(i) (APC)
(APS) 4
(ii) (APC)
? 2
~58/1/1~ { } 10
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 10 of 24
● -
●
●
, ‘ ’ ‘ ’ 4
14. (Zeta)
$ 5
, (Zeta) (BoP)
$ 30
(Zeta)
(BoP)
-
ह ? 4
15.
/ 4
के वल 15 :
4
16. (A) “ ` 20,000 ` 50,000
` 2,000 ` 10,000 ”
(i) (APC)
(APS) 4
(ii) (APC)
? 2
~58/1/1~ { } 10
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 10 of 24
Page 12
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
(B) Ms. Reeta D’Costa, retired from the post of Income Tax
Commissioner in the year 2023.
Apart from her pension, she also receives the following from various
sources :
Rental income from a flat she owns.
Interest income from her fixed deposits.
Money sent by her children settled abroad.
m
.co
Identify and classify, her monthly incomes into ‘factor income’ and
o m
‘transfer income’, with valid reasons.
m
4
. c s e
em to expand his textile business.
14. Michel, an entrepreneur of Country Zeta, borrowed $ 5 million from an
overseas sbank l a
Duringl the same financial year, the Government of Country Zeta securedag
a
ag of $ 30 Billion from an International Financial Institution to
a loan
manage the ongoing Balance of Payments.
Samuel, an Economics student categorised both of these transactions as
‘autonomous transactions’ in the BoP account of the country.
Do you agree with his classification ? Justify your answer with valid reasons. 4
15. Refer the given image carefully :
m
m .co
s e
g la
a
Explain any two measures that can be taken by the Central Bank to
control the indicated macroeconomic problem. 4
Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired
Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 15.
State and explain any two measures that can be taken by the Central m
om
Bank to control the situation of deficient demand.
c (A) “Income of an economy increased from ` 20,000 to s` e50,000 m crore. .co 4
.16.
s em Savings of the economy increased from ` 2,000 crore to a
l ` 10,000 crore.”
g and Average
l a (i) Calculate Average Propensity to Consume (APC)
a
ag Propensity to Save (APS), before and after the rise in income.
(ii) Draw appropriate conclusion regarding the behaviour of
4
Average Propensity to Consume (APC) as his income increases. 2
OR
~58/1/1~ { } 11 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 11 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
(B) Ms. Reeta D’Costa, retired from the post of Income Tax
Commissioner in the year 2023.
Apart from her pension, she also receives the following from various
sources :
Rental income from a flat she owns.
Interest income from her fixed deposits.
Money sent by her children settled abroad.
m
.co
Identify and classify, her monthly incomes into ‘factor income’ and
o m
‘transfer income’, with valid reasons.
m
4
. c s e
em to expand his textile business.
14. Michel, an entrepreneur of Country Zeta, borrowed $ 5 million from an
overseas sbank l a
Duringl the same financial year, the Government of Country Zeta securedag
a
ag of $ 30 Billion from an International Financial Institution to
a loan
manage the ongoing Balance of Payments.
Samuel, an Economics student categorised both of these transactions as
‘autonomous transactions’ in the BoP account of the country.
Do you agree with his classification ? Justify your answer with valid reasons. 4
15. Refer the given image carefully :
m
m .co
s e
g la
a
Explain any two measures that can be taken by the Central Bank to
control the indicated macroeconomic problem. 4
Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired
Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 15.
State and explain any two measures that can be taken by the Central m
om
Bank to control the situation of deficient demand.
c (A) “Income of an economy increased from ` 20,000 to s` e50,000 m crore. .co 4
.16.
s em Savings of the economy increased from ` 2,000 crore to a
l ` 10,000 crore.”
g and Average
l a (i) Calculate Average Propensity to Consume (APC)
a
ag Propensity to Save (APS), before and after the rise in income.
(ii) Draw appropriate conclusion regarding the behaviour of
4
Average Propensity to Consume (APC) as his income increases. 2
OR
~58/1/1~ { } 11 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 11 of 24
Page 13
(B) “
- - ,
”
(i) 3
(ii) , (AD) 3
17.
2024-25 , 2025-26
, 12.7% ,
2024-25 8.3%
,
(GST), -
(tax buoyancy) ,
(GST)
(i) 4
(ii) 2
–
( )
18. 1
1 : ,
2 :
, :
(A) 1 2
(B) 1 2
(C) 1 2
(D) 1 2
~58/1/1~ { } 12
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 12 of 24
- - ,
”
(i) 3
(ii) , (AD) 3
17.
2024-25 , 2025-26
, 12.7% ,
2024-25 8.3%
,
(GST), -
(tax buoyancy) ,
(GST)
(i) 4
(ii) 2
–
( )
18. 1
1 : ,
2 :
, :
(A) 1 2
(B) 1 2
(C) 1 2
(D) 1 2
~58/1/1~ { } 12
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 12 of 24
Page 14
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
(B) “Under a study, examining the spending habits of a hypothetical
economy, it was observed that even households with zero income
managed to consume basic necessities.
As the income of people increased, their consumption also increased,
but not as rapidly as income.”
Based on the given text and common understanding, answer the
following questions :
(i) Identify and elaborate the type of consumption indicated in the
m
.co
first para of the above text. 3
m
.co
(ii) Explain, the reason behind the positive slope of Aggregate
e m
e
Demand Curve.
m 3
l as
l as
17. Refer the given text carefully :
According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, the government budget’s ag
ag
projections for the fiscal year 2025-26 indicate that gross direct tax
revenue will rise by 12.7%, while gross indirect tax collections are
expected to grow by 8.3% relative to FY 2024-25.
Direct taxes include income tax and corporate tax, reflecting earnings and
profits of households and firms. It plays a key role in revenue growth of
the government. Indirect taxes encompass Goods and Services Tax (GST),
custom duties and other transaction-based levies.
Higher growth rate projected for direct taxes suggests a push to enhance
tax buoyancy through improved compliance and reforms. On the other
m
.co
hand, indirect taxes are expected to benefit from consumption trends and
Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration improvements. The balance
m
s e
tax strategy aims to mobilise resources while supporting fiscal
la
consolidation and sustainable economic growth.
g
a
On the basis of the above passage and common understanding, answer the
following questions :
(i) Differentiate between the two types of taxes indicated in the above
text, with suitable examples. 4
(ii) Elaborate the likely consequences of the tax projections made by the
government. 2
SECTION – B
(Indian Economic Development)
18. Read the following statements carefully : 1
m
m Statement 1 : During the British rule in India, the export surplus was
.co
m .co utilised to import of invisible items from Britain.
Statement 2 : Indians paid for the expenses incurred by an office set up s e m
s e by the colonial government in Britain.
g l a
g la a
In the light of above statements, choose the correct option from the following :
a (A) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
(C) Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
~58/1/1~ { } 13 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 13 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
(B) “Under a study, examining the spending habits of a hypothetical
economy, it was observed that even households with zero income
managed to consume basic necessities.
As the income of people increased, their consumption also increased,
but not as rapidly as income.”
Based on the given text and common understanding, answer the
following questions :
(i) Identify and elaborate the type of consumption indicated in the
m
.co
first para of the above text. 3
m
.co
(ii) Explain, the reason behind the positive slope of Aggregate
e m
e
Demand Curve.
m 3
l as
l as
17. Refer the given text carefully :
According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, the government budget’s ag
ag
projections for the fiscal year 2025-26 indicate that gross direct tax
revenue will rise by 12.7%, while gross indirect tax collections are
expected to grow by 8.3% relative to FY 2024-25.
Direct taxes include income tax and corporate tax, reflecting earnings and
profits of households and firms. It plays a key role in revenue growth of
the government. Indirect taxes encompass Goods and Services Tax (GST),
custom duties and other transaction-based levies.
Higher growth rate projected for direct taxes suggests a push to enhance
tax buoyancy through improved compliance and reforms. On the other
m
.co
hand, indirect taxes are expected to benefit from consumption trends and
Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration improvements. The balance
m
s e
tax strategy aims to mobilise resources while supporting fiscal
la
consolidation and sustainable economic growth.
g
a
On the basis of the above passage and common understanding, answer the
following questions :
(i) Differentiate between the two types of taxes indicated in the above
text, with suitable examples. 4
(ii) Elaborate the likely consequences of the tax projections made by the
government. 2
SECTION – B
(Indian Economic Development)
18. Read the following statements carefully : 1
m
m Statement 1 : During the British rule in India, the export surplus was
.co
m .co utilised to import of invisible items from Britain.
Statement 2 : Indians paid for the expenses incurred by an office set up s e m
s e by the colonial government in Britain.
g l a
g la a
In the light of above statements, choose the correct option from the following :
a (A) Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
(C) Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
~58/1/1~ { } 13 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 13 of 24
Page 15
19. – (A) (R)
: 1
(A) : ,
,
(R) :
:
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
20. 1
“ ,
”
? ( )
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
21. 1987 , _________
( ) 1
(A) -
(B)
(C)
(D)
~58/1/1~ { } 14
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 14 of 24
: 1
(A) : ,
,
(R) :
:
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
20. 1
“ ,
”
? ( )
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
21. 1987 , _________
( ) 1
(A) -
(B)
(C)
(D)
~58/1/1~ { } 14
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 14 of 24
Page 16
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
19. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R), Choose the
correct option from those given below : 1
Assertion (A) : Education facilitates the assimilation of knowledge and
competencies. It also fosters inventive capacities and enhances the
aptitude to integrate advance technology.
Reason (R) : Education plays a pivotal role in transforming cognitive m
o m
perspectives and serves as a catalyst for the economic advancement
c m .co
.
of a nation.
m s e
Optionss: e g l a
l a a
(A) gBoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
a
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
m
.co
20. Read the following text carefully : 1
m
“In the recent times, the Government of India, has introduced several
e
s
measures to encourage greater public participation in the capital market,
la
g
including both primary and secondary stock markets.”
a
Under which sector have the above mentioned reforms been introduced ?
(Choose the correct option)
Options :
(A) Industrial (B) Financial
(C) Taxation (D) Foreign Trade
21. The Montreal Protocol was signed in the year 1987 committing nations to
m
c. o
m__________. (Choose the correct option to fill in the blank)
m.co 1
m
Options :
s e
s e (A) protect biodiversity from any further losses.
g l a
g la (B) reduce the impact of global warming. a
a (C) protect ozone layer from depletion incurred due to chlorofluoro
carbons .
(D) reduce the impact of deforestation.
~58/1/1~ { } 15 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 15 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
19. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R), Choose the
correct option from those given below : 1
Assertion (A) : Education facilitates the assimilation of knowledge and
competencies. It also fosters inventive capacities and enhances the
aptitude to integrate advance technology.
Reason (R) : Education plays a pivotal role in transforming cognitive m
o m
perspectives and serves as a catalyst for the economic advancement
c m .co
.
of a nation.
m s e
Optionss: e g l a
l a a
(A) gBoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
a
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
m
.co
20. Read the following text carefully : 1
m
“In the recent times, the Government of India, has introduced several
e
s
measures to encourage greater public participation in the capital market,
la
g
including both primary and secondary stock markets.”
a
Under which sector have the above mentioned reforms been introduced ?
(Choose the correct option)
Options :
(A) Industrial (B) Financial
(C) Taxation (D) Foreign Trade
21. The Montreal Protocol was signed in the year 1987 committing nations to
m
c. o
m__________. (Choose the correct option to fill in the blank)
m.co 1
m
Options :
s e
s e (A) protect biodiversity from any further losses.
g l a
g la (B) reduce the impact of global warming. a
a (C) protect ozone layer from depletion incurred due to chlorofluoro
carbons .
(D) reduce the impact of deforestation.
~58/1/1~ { } 15 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 15 of 24
Page 17
22. – (A) (R)
: 1
(A) :
()
(R) : ,
:
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
23. , ()
() 1
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
24. -I -II : 1
( )
-I -II
(i) (a) 10
(ii) - (b)
(iii) (c)
(iv) (d)
(A) (i)-(d); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(b); (iv)-(c)
(B) (i)-(b); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(c); (iv)-(d)
(C) (i)-(c); (ii)-(b); (iii)-(a); (iv)-(d)
(D) (i)-(c); (ii)-(d); (iii)-(a); (iv)-(b)
~58/1/1~ { } 16
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 16 of 24
: 1
(A) :
()
(R) : ,
:
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
23. , ()
() 1
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
24. -I -II : 1
( )
-I -II
(i) (a) 10
(ii) - (b)
(iii) (c)
(iv) (d)
(A) (i)-(d); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(b); (iv)-(c)
(B) (i)-(b); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(c); (iv)-(d)
(C) (i)-(c); (ii)-(b); (iii)-(a); (iv)-(d)
(D) (i)-(c); (ii)-(d); (iii)-(a); (iv)-(b)
~58/1/1~ { } 16
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 16 of 24
Page 18
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
22. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R), Choose the
correct option from those given below : 1
Assertion (A) : The notion of rural development encompasses a far wider
spectrum than agricultural advancement.
Reason (R) : Government interventions in the agricultural sector remain
imperative, as it constitutes the primary means of sustanance for the
rural population.
m
Options :
m .co
m .co
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A). s e m
s e l a
ag
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the
g l a
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
a
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
23. Identify, which of the following, highlights a highly relevant issue
associated with evolving employment trends in India’s labour market ? 1
Options :
(A) Progressive increase in the share of permanent salaried employees.
m
(B) Increase in the proportion of casually employed individuals.
(C) Expansion of self-employment avenues in all regions.
.co
em
(D) Significant rise in job opportunities within the formal sector.
s
g la with their respective meaning in
24. Match the terms given in Column-I
Column-II. Select the correctaoption : 1
Column-I Column-II
(i) Seasonal (a) Private enterprises hiring less than 10
Unemployment employees
(ii) Self-employed (b) Workers using their own resources to earn
livelihood
(iii) Unorganised (c) Unemployment occurring in specific season
sector m
m (iv) Disguised (d) Zero Marginal Productivity .co
m .co Unemployment
s e m
s e Options :
g l a
g la (A) (i)-(d); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(b); (iv)-(c) a
a (B) (i)-(b); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(c); (iv)-(d)
(C) (i)-(c); (ii)-(b); (iii)-(a); (iv)-(d)
(D) (i)-(c); (ii)-(d); (iii)-(a); (iv)-(b)
~58/1/1~ { } 17 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 17 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
22. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R), Choose the
correct option from those given below : 1
Assertion (A) : The notion of rural development encompasses a far wider
spectrum than agricultural advancement.
Reason (R) : Government interventions in the agricultural sector remain
imperative, as it constitutes the primary means of sustanance for the
rural population.
m
Options :
m .co
m .co
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A). s e m
s e l a
ag
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the
g l a
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
a
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
23. Identify, which of the following, highlights a highly relevant issue
associated with evolving employment trends in India’s labour market ? 1
Options :
(A) Progressive increase in the share of permanent salaried employees.
m
(B) Increase in the proportion of casually employed individuals.
(C) Expansion of self-employment avenues in all regions.
.co
em
(D) Significant rise in job opportunities within the formal sector.
s
g la with their respective meaning in
24. Match the terms given in Column-I
Column-II. Select the correctaoption : 1
Column-I Column-II
(i) Seasonal (a) Private enterprises hiring less than 10
Unemployment employees
(ii) Self-employed (b) Workers using their own resources to earn
livelihood
(iii) Unorganised (c) Unemployment occurring in specific season
sector m
m (iv) Disguised (d) Zero Marginal Productivity .co
m .co Unemployment
s e m
s e Options :
g l a
g la (A) (i)-(d); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(b); (iv)-(c) a
a (B) (i)-(b); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(c); (iv)-(d)
(C) (i)-(c); (ii)-(b); (iii)-(a); (iv)-(d)
(D) (i)-(c); (ii)-(d); (iii)-(a); (iv)-(b)
~58/1/1~ { } 17 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 17 of 24
Page 19
25. “ ,
”
_________ ( ) 1
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
26. – (A) (R)
: 1
(A) :
(R) : ,
:
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
27.
1
I. II.
III. IV.
(A) II, IV, III, I (B) IV, II, I, III
(C) II, IV, I, III (D) IV, I, II, III
28. (A) “ ,
”
3
(B) 29 , 2025 ‘ ’ , ,
(WHO) ( ) –
, ,
, -
3
~58/1/1~ { } 18
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 18 of 24
”
_________ ( ) 1
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
26. – (A) (R)
: 1
(A) :
(R) : ,
:
(A) (A) (R) (R), (A)
(B) (A) (R) , (R), (A)
(C) (A) , (R)
(D) (A) , (R)
27.
1
I. II.
III. IV.
(A) II, IV, III, I (B) IV, II, I, III
(C) II, IV, I, III (D) IV, I, II, III
28. (A) “ ,
”
3
(B) 29 , 2025 ‘ ’ , ,
(WHO) ( ) –
, ,
, -
3
~58/1/1~ { } 18
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 18 of 24
Page 20
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
25. “Sustainable development refers to the development that meets the need
of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future
generations, to meet their own needs.”
The above mentioned definition has been given by __________. 1
(Choose the correct option to fill in the blank)
(A) United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
(B) United Nations Committee on Environment and Development
(C) United Nations Committee on Protection of Environment
m
(D) United Nations Conference on Protection of Environment
m .co
.co
26. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R), Choose the
m s e m
e
correct option from those given below :
s l1a
g l a
Assertion (A) : The Government of India adopted the measure of
regulation of markets to improve marketing conditions for ag
aagricultural products.
Reason (R) : Regulation of market ensured transparent pricing, fair
trade practices, and protection for farmers against exploitation in
agricultural marketing.
Options :
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
m
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
m .co
s e
g la
27. Arrange the following events in China’s economic development history in
correct chronological sequence and select the correct option : 1
I. a
Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution.
II. Great leap forward
III. Introduction of Economic Reforms
IV. Launch of the First Five Year Plan
Options :
(A) II, IV, III, I (B) IV, II, I, III
(C) II, IV, I, III (D) IV, I, II, III
28. (A) “Employment in the formal sector guarantees better income and
social benefits compared to informal sector job.”
m
.co
Defend or refute the above statement with valid reason and example. 3
m
.co
OR
(B) During the ‘Mann ki Baat’ program aired on 29th June, 2025, Prime e m
e m Minister shared that World Health Organisation (WHO) has
l as
las declared India as a Trachoma free (an eye disease). This
achievement, he shared, is a result of sustained efforts in health ag
ag care, sanitation, awareness and medical access.
In the light of the above statement, explain how investments in
health care contributes to a nation’s development. Support your
answer with valid arguments. 3
~58/1/1~ { } 19 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 19 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
25. “Sustainable development refers to the development that meets the need
of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future
generations, to meet their own needs.”
The above mentioned definition has been given by __________. 1
(Choose the correct option to fill in the blank)
(A) United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
(B) United Nations Committee on Environment and Development
(C) United Nations Committee on Protection of Environment
m
(D) United Nations Conference on Protection of Environment
m .co
.co
26. Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R), Choose the
m s e m
e
correct option from those given below :
s l1a
g l a
Assertion (A) : The Government of India adopted the measure of
regulation of markets to improve marketing conditions for ag
aagricultural products.
Reason (R) : Regulation of market ensured transparent pricing, fair
trade practices, and protection for farmers against exploitation in
agricultural marketing.
Options :
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
m
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
m .co
s e
g la
27. Arrange the following events in China’s economic development history in
correct chronological sequence and select the correct option : 1
I. a
Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution.
II. Great leap forward
III. Introduction of Economic Reforms
IV. Launch of the First Five Year Plan
Options :
(A) II, IV, III, I (B) IV, II, I, III
(C) II, IV, I, III (D) IV, I, II, III
28. (A) “Employment in the formal sector guarantees better income and
social benefits compared to informal sector job.”
m
.co
Defend or refute the above statement with valid reason and example. 3
m
.co
OR
(B) During the ‘Mann ki Baat’ program aired on 29th June, 2025, Prime e m
e m Minister shared that World Health Organisation (WHO) has
l as
las declared India as a Trachoma free (an eye disease). This
achievement, he shared, is a result of sustained efforts in health ag
ag care, sanitation, awareness and medical access.
In the light of the above statement, explain how investments in
health care contributes to a nation’s development. Support your
answer with valid arguments. 3
~58/1/1~ { } 19 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 19 of 24
Page 21
29. “1970 , ”
3
30. (A)
4
(B) “
”
? 4
31. “ ,
”
4
32. (A) 1
(B)
, 3
: 32 (B)
3
~58/1/1~ { } 20
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 20 of 24
3
30. (A)
4
(B) “
”
? 4
31. “ ,
”
4
32. (A) 1
(B)
, 3
: 32 (B)
3
~58/1/1~ { } 20
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 20 of 24
Page 22
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
29. “In the late 1970’s China’s population growth rate has sharply declined as
compared to India.”
Elucidate the reasons and impacts of this situation. 3
30. (A) State and explain any two changes which were observed in India’s
occupational structure during the British Rule. 4
OR m
m
(B) “The British sought to achieve their vested interest through their .co
.co
policies of infrastructural development in India.”
m s e m
e
Do you agree with the given statement ? Justify your answer with
s l a
l a
valid explanation.
g ag 4
a
31. “At the time of independence, both India and Pakistan inherited similar
colonial economic structures. Both the nations adopted many similar
economic planning strategies.”
Explain any two such similarities in the developmental path of India and
Pakistan. 4
32. (A) State the meaning of ‘Disguised Unemployment’. m 1
c. o
(B)
e m
las
ag
o m
m In the light of the given chart, analyse the gender-wise c
. sectoral
c. o s e m
e m distribution of workers.
l a 3
l as a g
ag
Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired
Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 32 (B).
Elaborate any two reasons behind more women employed in economic
activities in Rural areas as compared to Urbans areas. 3
~58/1/1~ { } 21 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 21 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
29. “In the late 1970’s China’s population growth rate has sharply declined as
compared to India.”
Elucidate the reasons and impacts of this situation. 3
30. (A) State and explain any two changes which were observed in India’s
occupational structure during the British Rule. 4
OR m
m
(B) “The British sought to achieve their vested interest through their .co
.co
policies of infrastructural development in India.”
m s e m
e
Do you agree with the given statement ? Justify your answer with
s l a
l a
valid explanation.
g ag 4
a
31. “At the time of independence, both India and Pakistan inherited similar
colonial economic structures. Both the nations adopted many similar
economic planning strategies.”
Explain any two such similarities in the developmental path of India and
Pakistan. 4
32. (A) State the meaning of ‘Disguised Unemployment’. m 1
c. o
(B)
e m
las
ag
o m
m In the light of the given chart, analyse the gender-wise c
. sectoral
c. o s e m
e m distribution of workers.
l a 3
l as a g
ag
Note : The following question is for the Visually Impaired
Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 32 (B).
Elaborate any two reasons behind more women employed in economic
activities in Rural areas as compared to Urbans areas. 3
~58/1/1~ { } 21 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 21 of 24
Page 23
33. (A) (i) IT
,
(Outsourcing)
,
,
3
(ii) “ ”
?
3
(B) (i) “ (strategic sale)
(shares) (minority sale) ”
3
(ii) ,
3
34.
,
, , ,
4 , 2009 (RTE) , 6-14
- ,
, (SSA)
2001 ,
1 , 2015 ,
, ,
, , -
,
,
(i) , 14
? , 1+2
(ii) ,
? 3
_____________
~58/1/1~ { } 22
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 22 of 24
,
(Outsourcing)
,
,
3
(ii) “ ”
?
3
(B) (i) “ (strategic sale)
(shares) (minority sale) ”
3
(ii) ,
3
34.
,
, , ,
4 , 2009 (RTE) , 6-14
- ,
, (SSA)
2001 ,
1 , 2015 ,
, ,
, , -
,
,
(i) , 14
? , 1+2
(ii) ,
? 3
_____________
~58/1/1~ { } 22
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 22 of 24
Page 24
m
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
33. (A) (i) Mr. Ravi, an IT entrepreneur from Bengaluru, observed that
several MNC’s prefer India as their outsourcing Hub for
services like software development, customer support, data
management etc.
His friend Priya believes this is due to certain inherent
advantages of the Indian economy. 3
In your opinion, state and explain any two factors that make
m
.co
India a preferred outsourcing destination.
(ii) m
“In the post-independence era, India adopted a protective tariff
.co
policy.”
m s e m
s e Do you agree with the given statement ? Justify your answer
l a
g l a with any two valid arguments.
OR
ag 3
(B)a (i) ‘Strategic sale of a public sector undertaking and minority sale
of their shares are methods of disinvestment.’ Defend or refute
the given statement with valid argument. 3
(ii) Discuss briefly, how bilateral trade agreements are different
from multilateral trade agreements ? 3
34. Read the following text carefully :
To ensure inclusive and quality education for all, the Indian government
has launched several important schemes. These schemes aimed at
m
.co
improving access, equity and learning outcomes, especially among
disadvantaged group.
e m
The Right to Education (RTE) Act, passed by the India Parliament on
las
August 4, 2009, guarantees free and compulsory education to every child
ag
between 6-14 years of age. It ensures that all children have access to
education in neightbourhood schools, until they complete elementary
education. Another key initiative is Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA). It was
introduced in 2001. It is one of India’s flagship programmes for the
Universalisation of Elementary Education.
Digital India Campaign, launched on July 1, 2015, focuses on
transforming India into a digitally empowered society by improving
mobile and internet connectivity, particularly in rural and remote regions.
This initiative supports digital learning & access to educational resources.
Through these initiatives, the government strives to create an equitable,
m
maccessible & quality driven educational environment for all children,
.co
.co
laying a strong foundation for national development.
On the basis of the given text and common understanding, answer the e m
e m following questions :
l as
las (i) Identify, which law guarantees free and compulsory education upto the
ag
ag age of 14 years. Explain, how does it help in enhancing access to education. 1+2
(ii) In your opinion, how has the increase in public spending on
education contributed to India’s social and economic transformation ?
Support your answer with valid arguments. 3
___________
~58/1/1~ { } 23 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 23 of 24
m .co
m .co s e m
se g l a
a
33. (A) (i) Mr. Ravi, an IT entrepreneur from Bengaluru, observed that
several MNC’s prefer India as their outsourcing Hub for
services like software development, customer support, data
management etc.
His friend Priya believes this is due to certain inherent
advantages of the Indian economy. 3
In your opinion, state and explain any two factors that make
m
.co
India a preferred outsourcing destination.
(ii) m
“In the post-independence era, India adopted a protective tariff
.co
policy.”
m s e m
s e Do you agree with the given statement ? Justify your answer
l a
g l a with any two valid arguments.
OR
ag 3
(B)a (i) ‘Strategic sale of a public sector undertaking and minority sale
of their shares are methods of disinvestment.’ Defend or refute
the given statement with valid argument. 3
(ii) Discuss briefly, how bilateral trade agreements are different
from multilateral trade agreements ? 3
34. Read the following text carefully :
To ensure inclusive and quality education for all, the Indian government
has launched several important schemes. These schemes aimed at
m
.co
improving access, equity and learning outcomes, especially among
disadvantaged group.
e m
The Right to Education (RTE) Act, passed by the India Parliament on
las
August 4, 2009, guarantees free and compulsory education to every child
ag
between 6-14 years of age. It ensures that all children have access to
education in neightbourhood schools, until they complete elementary
education. Another key initiative is Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA). It was
introduced in 2001. It is one of India’s flagship programmes for the
Universalisation of Elementary Education.
Digital India Campaign, launched on July 1, 2015, focuses on
transforming India into a digitally empowered society by improving
mobile and internet connectivity, particularly in rural and remote regions.
This initiative supports digital learning & access to educational resources.
Through these initiatives, the government strives to create an equitable,
m
maccessible & quality driven educational environment for all children,
.co
.co
laying a strong foundation for national development.
On the basis of the given text and common understanding, answer the e m
e m following questions :
l as
las (i) Identify, which law guarantees free and compulsory education upto the
ag
ag age of 14 years. Explain, how does it help in enhancing access to education. 1+2
(ii) In your opinion, how has the increase in public spending on
education contributed to India’s social and economic transformation ?
Support your answer with valid arguments. 3
___________
~58/1/1~ { } 23 P.T.O.
m .
.co s e m
s em l a
g la ag
a For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 23 of 24
Page 25
~58/1/1~ { } 2308-1 24
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 24 of 24
For more Question Papers, Sample Papers, Notes & Syllabus visit Page 24 of 24
Document Details
| Board / Org | CBSE |
| Exam | Class 12 |
| Type | Question Paper |
| Pages | 25 |
| Language | english |
| Updated | 24 Sep 2026 |