Economy / 2015

Mains PYQ - 2015

Section A
Ques 1

The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer.

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Ques 2

In what way could replacement of price subsidy with direct benefit Transfer (DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India? Discuss. 

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Ques 3

What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in developing the food processing industry in India? Can e-commerce help in overcoming this bottleneck?

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Ques 4

Craze for gold in India has led to a surge in the import of gold in recent years and put pressure on balance of payments and external value of the rupee. In view of this, examine the merits of the Gold Monetization scheme.

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Ques 5

“Success of the Make in India program depends on the success of Skill India programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments.

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Ques 6

There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a tool of industrial development, manufacturing, and exports. Recognising this potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs require augmentation. Discuss the issue plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing laws, and administration.

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