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Vajiram & Ravi: (Institute For IAS Examination)
Vajiram & Ravi: (Institute For IAS Examination)
Jun 3/18
Indian Economy
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt all Questions.
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1. The rise in NPAs and lack of credit off-take have necessitated
the recent recapitalisation of public sector banks but its success
depends on future reforms. Critically analyze.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
2. To empower women in lieu of their contribution to agriculture
in India, "Gender Mainstreaming" was made an important
pillar of the National Policy for Farmers. Explain.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
3. What do you understand by dryland agriculture? Discuss the
prospects and constraints of dryland agriculture.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
4. India's agriculture trade policy is often targeted to attain short-
term goals which have long-term repercussions. Comment.
Also explain how draft Agri Export Policy seeks to address the
issue.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
5. By killing transparency and competition, crony capitalism
harms free enterprise, opportunity and economic growth.
Discuss.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
6. What are the components of land reforms in India? Critically
evaluate the success of land reforms in India.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
7. What do you understand by inflation targeting monetary
policy? How has India's monetary policy framework changed
in the recent years?
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
8. India’s corporate bond market is still underdeveloped and
therefore unable to meaningfully share the credit burden of the
banking system. Examine.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
9. The inclusive growth approach takes a longer term perspective
with focus on productive employment rather than on direct
income redistribution. Discuss with reference to Mudra
Yojana.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
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10. Evaluate how far the e-NAM has been able to create a unified
national agriculture market. Suggest measures for
improvement.
(10 Marks, 150 Words)
11. Universal electrification will have true meaning only when
people receive reliable and affordable electricity, and not just
the connections. To achieve this, household electrification
must be accompanied by reforms in electricity distribution
(discoms). Discuss.
(15 Marks, 250 Words)
12. India's relatively high GDP growth rates in the recent times
have been achieved despite the slowdown in investment rate.
Critically analyze the factors behind this slowdown. What
measures can be taken to revive the investment rate?
(15 Marks, 250 Words)