1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
How did railways contribute to India's economic development in the pre-independence era?
HistoryEconomy
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What was the impact of policy reservation in favour of small scale industries in India during the post-independence but pre-liberalisation era?
EconomyIndustry
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What specific trade policies during the British period led to the decline of Indian industry? Explain.
HistoryEconomy
4
10 Marks150 Wordshard
Do you think that full convertibility of rupee on capital account will help in accelerating India's economic growth? Give reasons.
EconomyFinance
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Why did the socialist order fail and the country had to resort to the market economy system? Give reasons.
EconomyPolitical Science
6
15 Markshard
Do you think that pursuit of wage-goods model could have been more appropriate for post-independence strategy of development? Give reasons.
EconomyDevelopment
7
20 Marksmedium
Explain the major factors that affected the growth rate of the economy in post-independence India till 1991.
EconomyHistory
8
15 Markshard
During the British Rule, India was rooted with seeds of modernisation, but the country remained underdeveloped. Discuss.
HistoryEconomy
9
20 Marksmedium
How does population growth affect economic development of a country?
EconomyDemography
10
20 Marksmedium
Can the age structure of population alter the pattern of development in a country? Examine in the light of the Indian experience.
EconomyDemography
11
15 Marksmedium
What are the different types of agricultural subsidies that are given to the farmers in India? How can these be rationalised?
EconomyAgriculture
12
15 Markshard
The 'dichotomy of development' in India emerged owing to 'governance deficit' and 'crony capitalism'. Examine.
EconomyPolitical Science
13
20 Marksmedium
It is often said that the prime generator of economic growth in India in the post-liberalisation period has been the service sector. Do you agree with this view? What has been its implication on the balance of payments in India?
EconomyIndustry
14
15 Marksmedium
High Minimum Support Prices (MSP) induce distortions, some of which ultimately hurt the poor. Examine its merits and demerits.
EconomyAgriculture
15
15 Marksmedium
Market economy excludes poor from the consumer as well as employment market. Discuss how one can safeguard the interests of population below poverty line.
EconomySocial Issues
16
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Highlight the basic features of National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
EconomySocial Issues
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Can it solve the problem of malnutrition in the country? Discuss.
EconomySocial Issues
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the recent initiatives for augmenting power generation in India.
EconomyEnvironment
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What are the broad features of the proposed GST Model?
EconomyFinance
20
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What are the major factors behind accumulation of non-performing assets in the Indian banking sector in recent years? Discuss.
EconomyFinance
21
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
'Financial inclusion is one of the most essential components of inclusive growth.' Comment.
EconomySocial Issues
22
15 Marksmedium
What is your opinion on the view that the economic reform process has largely bypassed agriculture?
EconomyAgriculture
23
15 Marksmedium
Non-banking financial institutions need to be effectively regulated and monitored in India. Can you suggest some measures in this direction?
EconomyFinance
24
20 Marksmedium
In the context of the information technology revolution, Digital India Programme, is a significant instrument of administrative reforms. Do you agree?
EconomyTechnology