Inclusive Growth

20 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Inclusive Growth, 2013 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Inclusive Growth toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q2Examine the view that financial inclusion is an integral part of social and economic inclusion in a country like India. Also throw light on the usefulness of the R.B.I.’s Financial Inclusion Index.10 marks · 150 words
2. 2025 Q1Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth ?10 marks · 150 words
3. 2024 Q1Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this has been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth?10 marks · 150 words
4. 2024 Q12What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government’s UDAN Scheme and its achievements.15 marks · 250 words
5. 2023 Q12Distinguish between ‘care economy’ and ‘monetized economy’. How can care economy be brought into monetized economy through women empowerment?15 marks · 250 words
6. 2022 Q2Is inclusive growth possible under market economy ? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.10 marks · 150 words
7. 2022 Q20Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism.15 marks · 250 words
8. 2021 Q12“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.15 marks · 250 words
9. 2021 Q15What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology ? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of the society ?15 marks · 250 words
10. 2020 Q1Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.10 marks · 150 words
11. 2019 Q11It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement.15 marks · 250 words
12. 2017 Q13What are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’ ? Has India been experiencing such a growth process ? Analyse and suggest measures for inclusive growth.15 marks · 250 words
13. 2016 Q2Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?12.5 marks · 200 words
14. 2016 Q3Pradhan 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.12.5 marks · 200 words
15. 2016 Q4What 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.12.5 marks · 200 words
16. 2016 Q6Comment 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.12.5 marks · 200 words
17. 2015 Q19The persisting drives of the Government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements. With Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) doctrine affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.12.5 marks · 200 words
18. 2014 Q6Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages short-sightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism for bringing inclusive growth in India? Discuss.12.5 marks · 200 words
19. 2013 Q1With 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.10 marks · 200 words
20. 2013 Q8Establish relationship between land reforms, agriculture productivity and elimination of poverty in the Indian economy. Discuss the difficulties in designing and implementation of agriculture-friendly land reforms in India.10 marks · 200 words

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