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UPSC Prelims 2025 Paper-I 📅 25 May, 2025

Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD):
I. It provides loans and guarantees to middle income countries.
II. It works single-handedly to help developing countries to reduce poverty.
III. It was established to help Europe rebuild after the World War II.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A
I and II only
B
II and III only
C
I and III only
D
I, II and III
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UPSC Prelims
2025 • 25 May, 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD):
I. It provides loans and guarantees to middle income countries.
II. It works single-handedly to help developing countries to reduce poverty.
III. It was established to help Europe rebuild after the World War II.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer
I and III only
Statement II is incorrect because IBRD does not work single-handedly; it works closely with the International Development Association (IDA) to form the World Ba......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Introduction
Statement II is incorrect because IBRD does not work single-handedly; it works closely with the International Development Association (IDA) to form the World Bank. Statements I and III are correct historical and functional facts about the IBRD.