UPSC Mains Economic Development 2013 Questions with Model Answers

Every UPSC Mains Economic Development previous year question from 2013 with a detailed model answer, diagrams, flowcharts and structured answer writing.

Discuss the rationale for introducing Good and services tax in India. Bring out critically the reasons for delay in roll out for its regime.

GS310 marks2013Economic Development

What do you understand by run of the river hydroelectricity project? How is it different from any other hydroelectricity project?

GS35 marks2013Economic Development

Though India allowed foreign direct investment (FDI) in what is called multi brand retail through joint venture route in September 2012, the FDI even after a year, has not picked up. Discuss the reasons.

GS35 marks2013Economic Development

What are the reasons for introduction of Fiscal responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) act, 2003? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness.

GS310 marks2013Economic Development

With a consideration towards the strategy of inclusive growth, the new Companies Bill, 2013 has indirectly made CSR a mandatory obligation. Discuss the challenges expected in its implementation in right earnest. Also discuss other provisions in the Bill and their implications.

GS310 marks2013Economic Development

Discuss the impact of FDI entry into multi-trade retail sector on supply chain management in commodity trade pattern of the economy.

GS35 marks2013Economic Development

Adaptation of PPP model for infrastructure development of the country has not been free from criticism. Critically discuss the pros and cons of the model.

GS310 marks2013Economic Development

Examine the impact of liberalization on companies owned by Indian. Are the com-petting with the MNCs satisfactorily?

GS310 marks2013Economic Development

What is meaning of the term tax-expenditure? Taking housing sector as an example, discuss how it influences budgetary policies of the government.

GS310 marks2013Economic Development

Write a note on India's green energy corridor to alleviate the problems of conventional energy.

GS310 marks2013Economic Development

India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate the statement.

GS310 marks2013Economic Development

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