GS3 · Topic
Inclusive Growth
Whether growth reaches the bottom: inequality, regional imbalance, exclusion, and schemes meant to correct them.
247 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Inclusive Growth that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
UBI aims to empower India's diverse population by providing unconditional financial support, allowing individuals to fulfill their needs according to their unique circumstances and aspirations. In this context, assess the impact of replacing welfare schemes with a universal basic income.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
Analyze the importance of food processing industries in promoting millets cultivation and consumption in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Food ProcessingCrops and Cropping Patterns
Indian agriculture despite employing 45% population, accounts only 20% to GDP due to low diversification and orientation towards crops like pulses.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgricultural Marketing
Examine the opportunities and challenges that arise from the process of digitization of the Indian economy. How has the government's Digital India initiative contributed to it?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Information Technology and AIInclusive Growth
Explain how the understanding of the concept of 'Sustainable Use' is vital for achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability. Mention the measures taken
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationInclusive Growth
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship programme to ensure tap water connection to every household. Discuss its significance and the impediments in achieving its objectives.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthInfrastructure
Discuss the need for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and their potential to transform Indian agriculture. Highlight the challenges faced by FPOs and the initiatives undertaken by the government to promote them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agricultural MarketingInclusive Growth
In a developing nation like India, the prevalence of working poverty is significant. In the light of this statement, analyze the causes of underemployment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
"A person without skill is not an asset but a liability on the nation's growth". How infusion of relevant skills contribute to the demographic dividend of India? What recent initiatives have been undertaken by the Government to reduce the skill gap among young Indians?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
The much-cherished demographic dividend of India can be leveraged only if the twin challenges of unemployment and unemployability are addressed holistically. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Elaborate on the concept of the middle-income trap and its relevance to the Indian economy. Discuss the measures that may be considered to ensure India's transition to a high-income economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive Growth
How could the E-commerce sector impact the Indian economy? Mention its advantages and pitfalls.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationInclusive Growth
What do you understand by 'Reverse Brain Drain'? Identify the key drivers of the rising trend of this phenomenon in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Planning and Resource MobilisationEmployment
Gender-responsive budgeting though it began as a promising fiscal innovation in India has not translated effectively into policies that impact on women. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth
To achieve sustainable agricultural growth, the focus must be on enhancing the income of small and marginal farmers. Discuss the extent to which government policies have succeeded in this objective. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthSubsidies and MSP
While most developed nations are experiencing an aging population India has the opportunity to produce skilled Human resources and become the world's skill capital. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Analyse the factors influencing the spatial distribution of population in India, with emphasis on the regional differences in population density distribution. Also, suggest policy measures to tackle the challenges posed by uneven population distribution.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Inclusive GrowthPlanning and Resource Mobilisation
India faces challenges in measuring extreme poverty due to varying estimates and outdated poverty lines. In this context, discuss the need for a national poverty indicator and its potential impact on policymaking. (15 M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Macroeconomic IndicatorsInclusive Growth
"Unemployment is the lesser of India's problems, instead, it is severe underemployment." Evaluate. Also, suggest remedial measures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
EmploymentInclusive Growth
Evaluate the impact of renewable energy on rural development and employment generation in India. Provide examples of successful renewable energy projects contributing to rural livelihoods.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EnergyEmployment
This is a consolidated answer to several questions on diverse topics including digital commerce, agriculture, coastal development, technology, and climate policies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Inclusive GrowthSubsidies and MSP
Critically assess the implications of the 'Gig Economy' in the formal and informal sectors in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EmploymentInclusive Growth
With a number of issues continuing to be a roadblock, a large section of India's rural population is still 'financially excluded'. Discuss. Analyse how these issues can be addressed and the measures taken by the government and RBI recently in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
JJM has the potential to end the regional disparity in availability and accessibility of drinking water. Highlighting its significance - discuss the underlying impediments in achieving desired objectives.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
InfrastructureInclusive Growth
Discuss the contribution of livestock sector to the rural economy and the empowerment of women. Also, highlight main challenges faced by the livestock sector in the country and suggest strategies to overcome these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Animal Rearing and FisheriesInclusive Growth
Discuss how the India Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA) will help the government in increasing farmers' income and improving efficiency of the agriculture sector as a whole. Also, state the associated concerns.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agri-technologyInclusive Growth
There has been a recent series of farm loan waivers by different state governments. Critically examine the impact of such waivers on fiscal health as well as on the farmers. Do farm loan waivers meet their intended goals?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Farm Credit and InsuranceFiscal Policy and Budgeting
Analyse how fintech can enhance financial inclusion and reduce gender gaps in India. Also, identify key challenges that need to be addressed.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Banking and FinanceInclusive Growth
Analyse the potential economic implications of farm mechanization for small and marginal farmers in terms of cost-effectiveness and income enhancement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyCrops and Cropping Patterns
"Despite progressive measures, gender budgeting in India has not translated into substantial gender equity." Discuss the major bottlenecks in its implementation and suggest government measures to make it more impactful.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Fiscal Policy and BudgetingInclusive Growth