CUET 2026 May 20 Shift 1 Economics Question Paper is available for download here. NTA conducted the CUET 2026 exam from 11th May to 31st May.

  • CUET 2026 Economics exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
  • As per the marking scheme, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

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Question 1:

In which year was the Bombay--Thane railway link established?

  • (1) 1854
  • (2) 1869
  • (3) 1932
  • (4) 1947
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Question 2:

India enters the ___ stage of demographic transition after the year 2021.

  • (1) Fourth
  • (2) Second
  • (3) Third
  • (4) First
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Question 3:

Under British rule, Indian agricultural output witnessed stagnation due to:

  • (1) Drain of Indian wealth
  • (2) Land tenure system
  • (3) Introduction of telecommunications
  • (4) Decline in handicrafts
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Question 4:

The second phase of the Green Revolution is associated with which time period?

  • (1) Mid-1960s to Mid-1970s
  • (2) Mid-1970s to Mid-1980s
  • (3) Mid-1950s to Mid-1960s
  • (4) Mid-1980s onwards
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Question 5:

Which of the following statements about agricultural subsidies in India during 1950--1990 are correct?


[(A)] Subsidies encouraged farmers to adopt new technology.
[(B)] Benefits mainly went to farmers in prosperous regions.
[(C)] Removing subsidies would increase inequality.
[(D)] Poor farmers cannot afford inputs without subsidies.

  • (1) A, B, D only
  • (2) A, B, C only
  • (3) A, B, C and D
  • (4) B, C, D only
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Question 6:

Five Year Plans in India were guided by which goals?


[(A)] Modernization
[(B)] Equality
[(C)] Subsidies
[(D)] Self-reliance
[(E)] Growth

  • (1) A, B, C, E only
  • (2) A, C, D, E only
  • (3) B, C, D, E only
  • (4) A, B, D, E only
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Question 7:

Industrial Policy Resolution 1956 formed the basis of the ___ Five Year Plan.

  • (1) First
  • (2) Fourth
  • (3) Second
  • (4) Third
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Question 8:

In 1951, agricultural contribution to India's national income was:

  • (1) Highest among the three sectors
  • (2) Lowest among the three sectors
  • (3) Lower than the industrial sector
  • (4) Lower than the service sector
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Question 9:

Arrange the following in chronological order from earliest to latest:


[(A)] Smithsonian Agreement
[(B)] Bretton Woods Conference
[(C)] Establishment of WTO
[(D)] Gold Standard

  • (1) A, B, C, D
  • (2) D, B, A, C
  • (3) D, A, B, C
  • (4) B, D, A, C
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Question 10:

European Monetary Union was created in:

  • (1) 1996
  • (2) 1994
  • (3) 1999
  • (4) 2002
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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Parameter Details
Exam Name Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration 60 minutes per test
Total Sections 3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Questions per Test 50 questions (all compulsory)
Marking Scheme +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Maximum Marks 250 marks per test
Maximum Subject Choices 5 subjects in total
Syllabus Base Class 12 NCERT (mainly for Domain Subjects)

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis