Category: Mains Practice Questions

Q. Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples. (150 words, 10 marks)

Q. “Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context, suggest reforms in Civil Service for Strengthening Democracy. (150 words, 10 marks)

Q. In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, economic, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India. (250 words, 15 Marks)

Q. What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the farmers from the low income trap? (150 words, 10 Marks)

Q. Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Q. Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India. (150 words, 10 Marks)

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. (250 Words, 15 Marks)

Q. Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions. (250 Words, 15 Marks)

Q. What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Q. Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Q. What were the reasons for the introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2013? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness. (150 words, 10 marks)

Q. What are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyze and suggest measures for inclusive growth. (250 words, 15 marks)