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12 questions

#	Question	Microtheme	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper	Subject
2025
1	Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth?	Inclusive Growth	2025	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	10.0	GS3	Economics
2024
2	Examine 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?	Inclusive GrowthXPublic Expenditure	2024	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	10.0	GS3	Economics
2022
3	Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.	Financial Inclusion,PSL	2022	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	10.0	GS3	Economics
2021
4	“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.”Discuss in the light of India’s experience		2021	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	15.0	GS3	Economics
2020
5	Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.	Inclusive GrowthXSustainable Development	2020	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	10.0	GS3	Economics
2019
6	It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement.	Inclusive GrowthXSustainable Development	2019	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	10.0	GS3	Economics
2017
7	What are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyze and suggest measures for inclusive growth.	Inclusive Growth	2017	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	15.0	GS3	Economics
2016
8	Pradhan 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 option.	Financial Inclusion,PSL	2016	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	12.5	GS3	Economics
9	Comment 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	Inclusive Growth	2016	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	12.5	GS3	Economics
10	What 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.		2016	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	12.5	GS3	Economics
2014
11	Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages shortsightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism driving inclusive growth in India? Discuss.	Inclusive GrowthXCapitalism	2014	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	12.5	GS3	Economics
2013
12	With 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	Corporate Social Responsibility	2013	GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein	10.0	GS3	Economics