UPSC Mains Economic Development 2016 Questions with Model Answers

Every UPSC Mains Economic Development previous year question from 2016 with a detailed model answer, diagrams, flowcharts and structured answer writing.

How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country?

GS312.5 marks2016Economic Development

Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?

GS312.5 marks2016Economic Development

Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.

GS312.5 marks2016Economic Development

Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and useless manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these challenges.

GS312.5 marks2016Economic Development

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is necessary for bringing unbanked to the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this for financial inclusion of the poorer section of the Indian society? Give arguments to justify your opinion.

GS312.5 marks2016Economic Development

What are 'Smart Cities'? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for 'Smart Villages' in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.

GS312.5 marks2016Economic Development

Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National Programme on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

GS312.5 marks2016Economic Development

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