GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
Do you think that the period of high growth in Indian economy has mostly coincided with increasing inequality? Also, highlight some of the measures that can be taken to break this nexus of growth and inequality. (15M)
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Syllabus: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
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