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Macroeconomic Indicators

14 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Macroeconomic Indicators, 2014 to 2025, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Macroeconomic Indicators toppers answered.

  1. 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
  2. 2024 Q2What are the causes of persistent high food inflation in India? Comment on the effectiveness of the monetary policy of the RBI to control this type of inflation.10 marks · 150 words
  3. 2023 Q11Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements.15 marks · 250 words
  4. 2022 Q11“Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour productivity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.15 marks · 250 words
  5. 2021 Q1Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.10 marks · 150 words
  6. 2021 Q11Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V-shaped recovery ? Give reasons in support of your answer.15 marks · 250 words
  7. 2020 Q2Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP?10 marks · 150 words
  8. 2020 Q11Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation. Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and a private entity.15 marks · 250 words
  9. 2019 Q2Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments.10 marks · 150 words
  10. 2018 Q12How would the recent phenomena of protectionism and currency manipulations in world trade affect macroeconomic stability of India?15 marks · 250 words
  11. 2017 Q1Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree ? What are the other factors available for growth potential ?10 marks · 150 words
  12. 2015 Q1The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view ? Give arguments in favour of your answer.12.5 marks · 200 words
  13. 2014 Q1Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but India shifted directly from agriculture to services. What are the reasons for the huge growth of services vis-à-vis industry in the country? Can India become a developed country without a strong industrial base?12.5 marks · 200 words
  14. 2014 Q3There is also a point of view that Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) set up under the State Acts have not only impeded the development of agriculture but also have been the cause of food inflation in India. Critically examine.12.5 marks · 200 words

Other GS III topics

Agricultural MarketingAgri-technologyAnimal Rearing and FisheriesBanking and FinanceBiodiversity and ConservationBiotechnologyBorder ManagementClimate ChangeCrops and Cropping PatternsCyber SecurityDisaster ManagementDisaster Risk ReductionEmerging TechnologiesEmployment

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