Mains Practice Questions

Q. Discuss the role of e-technology in transforming the agricultural sector in India. Elaborate on the various e-initiatives taken by the government to empower farmers in this regard. (250 words)

Q. Critically examine the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in bridging the infrastructure gap in India. Suggest measures to create an enabling environment for more effective implementation of PPP models in the country. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the various investment models prevalent in India, highlighting their features, advantages, and challenges. How can these models be made more inclusive and sustainable? (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the impact of farm subsidies on agricultural productivity, income distribution, and food security in India. Suggest reforms for better effectiveness. (250 Words)

Q. Explain the objectives of public debt management. How does effective debt management contribute to macroeconomic stability? Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. Analyze the challenges faced by India in WTO negotiations and its strategies to protect its interests in multilateral trade. (250 words)

Q. Analyze the relationship between poverty, unemployment, and inclusive growth, highlighting policy measures to address these challenges. (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the significance of Gross National Product (GNP) over Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in assessing a nation's economic well-being and its implications for policy formulation. (250 Words)

Q. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in addressing non-performing assets (NPAs) and its implications for asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) in India. (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the role of the Reserve Bank of India in implementing banking sector reforms in India, highlighting its impact on commercial banks and the economy. (250 Words)

Q. Examine the concept of deep industrialization in India, underscoring its importance and potential obstacles in fostering economic and societal progress. (250 words)

Q. Critically evaluate the need and feasibility of legalizing Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India. (250 words)

Q. Define public debt and outline the primary concerns associated with public debt management in India. Propose measures to address these concerns. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the limitations of relying solely on monetary measures to assess poverty. How does a multidimensional approach provide a more comprehensive understanding of poverty? (250 words)

Q. Food processing plays a crucial role in enhancing the value of agricultural produce and contributing to economic growth. Discuss (150 Words)

Q. Examine the role of technology in improving the efficiency and transparency of the Public Distribution System (PDS). (150 Words)

Q. How have land reforms contributed to socio-economic development, and what measures can be taken to address the persistent issues hindering their success? (150 Words)

Q. Analyze the impact of globalization on inclusive growth. How can nations harness the benefits of globalization while mitigating its negative consequences? (150 Words)

Q. Examine the concept of inclusive growth and its relevance in the realm of socio-economic development. (150 Words)

Q. Analyze the intricacies associated with the transportation and marketing of agricultural products within the Indian context. (150 Words)

Q. What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India? Discuss the issues raised by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to agricultural subsidies. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Distinguish between 'care economy' and 'monetized economy'. How can care economy be brought into monetized economy through women empowerment? (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria. (150 Words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it. (150 Words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. In recent times, there has been a growing trend towards the use of electric vehicles. What obstacles are currently present in the Indian market, and what measures have the Indian government implemented to address them? (250 Words)

Q. Examine the role of agricultural marketing in India's rural economy and the challenges it faces in achieving a robust and efficient marketing system. What measures can be taken to address these challenges and promote agricultural marketing for the benefit of farmers and the overall economy ? Discuss with relevant examples.(250 words)

Q. India's roll out of Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime heralded a paradigm shift in taxation structure but it has been marred down with certain glitches downgrading its effectiveness. Discuss (250 words)

Q. What are open market operations (OMOs) and how do they affect the money supply and interest rates in the economy? (250 words)