UPSC Mains ECONOMICS-PAPER-II 2014

25 Questions • 375 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Land system during the British period was responsible for sustained poverty in India and stagnant growth of Indian economy. Discuss.
HistoryEconomy
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Write about the policy of discriminating protection during the British rule and its impact on industrial development in India.
HistoryEconomy
3
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Why socialist model of development could not bring about equitable distribution of income in India and the country remained on a slow growth trajectory of 3 to 3.5 percent for a long time? Discuss.
EconomyPolitical Science
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Specify the main factors which hindered trickle-down in Indian economy and agenda of 'inclusive growth' is being pressed into for economic justice.
EconomySocial Justice
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What are the consequences of deviation from socialistic pattern of society and mixed economy particularly for the persons below the poverty line? Explain.
EconomySocial Justice
6
20 Marksmedium
Elaborate growth-mediated security and support-led security strategies of poverty alleviation given by Jean Dreze and Amartya Sen.
EconomySocial Justice
7
15 Marksmedium
Do you think Gandhian vision of development is still relevant in India? Explain with reasons.
HistoryEconomyPolitical Science
8
15 Marksmedium
Why are land reforms still not complete in India? What are the obstacles in its way? Elaborate.
EconomySocial Justice
9
20 Marksmedium
Why Green Revolution lost its steam and India needs yet another Green Revolution or Evergreen Revolution? Discuss.
EconomyAgriculture
10
15 Marksmedium
Highlight the structural changes in Indian economy before 1991.
EconomyHistory
11
15 Marksmedium
Examine the Labour Policy of India and its impact on employment (labour) market in Indian economy.
EconomySocial Justice
12
20 Marksmedium
National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme should be reoriented to create productive permanent assets to promote employment and generate income in the rural sector. Critically evaluate.
EconomySocial Justice
13
15 Marksmedium
What are the factors responsible for large number of farmers' suicides in relatively richer Indian States? Examine.
EconomySocial Issues
14
15 Marksmedium
In Indian economy, dichotomy of development emerged during the pre-reform period despite efforts of holistic development. Delineate the factors responsible for it.
EconomyHistory
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Highlight the issues of Bhagwati-Sen controversy over tackling poverty and slow growth rate.
EconomyPolitical Science
16
15 Marksmedium
While Indian economic growth in recent years is services-led growth and Chinese model is manufacturing-led growth, show the implications of the two models for long-term sustainable development.
EconomyInternational Relations
17
20 Marksmedium
‘Elitist bias’ and ‘crony capitalism’ have eclipsed the issues of efficiency and distributive justice in India. Elaborate.
EconomyPolitical Science
18
15 Marksmedium
Vitalization of rural economy is key to 'inclusive growth' which is possible through 'strategic management' and technological upgradation. Explain.
EconomyRural Development
19
20 Marksmedium
What are the salient features of FRBM Act? Examine the criticisms labelled against it.
EconomyPolitical Science
20
15 Markshard
Discuss the issues involved in Capital Account Convertibility. In the light of this, explain India's important Capital Account Liberalization measures.
EconomyInternational Finance
21
15 Markshard
How global financial crisis and sovereign debt crisis of European nations exposed the disturbing role of speculative motive and fiscal imprudence? What lesson could India derive from it?
EconomyInternational Relations
22
15 Marksmedium
How could e-governance tackle the issues of corruption and inefficiency in the government sector to lead to higher growth rate in the economy? Discuss.
EconomyGovernance
23
20 Marksmedium
Subsidy is a contentious issue and roadblock in the WTO. Examine India's stand for protecting its farmers' interests.
EconomyInternational Relations
24
15 Marksmedium
Write on the Look East Policy of India.
International RelationsPolitical Science
25
15 Marksmedium
Write for and against FDI in retail trade of India.
EconomyInternational Finance