APPSC Group-I Mains 2025, Paper IV
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- 1Discuss how infrastructure bottlenecks hinder the growth of the Indian Manufacturing sector. What steps can be taken to address them?10 marks · Major Challenges of Indian Economy
- 2Analyse the factors contributing to India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) and unfavourable Balance of Payments (BoP) and discuss their implications for the Indian economy.10 marks · Major Challenges of Indian Economy
- 3Differentiate between internal and external public debt. Explain their relative advantages and risks for a developing country like India.10 marks · Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy
- 4Discuss the key instruments of Monetary Policy (RBI) and Fiscal Policy in India and evaluate their role in resource mobilisation and inflation management.10 marks · Resource Mobilization in Indian Economy
- 5Explain the major sources of budgetary resources for Andhra Pradesh. What are the key challenges the state faces in mobilising adequate financial resources?10 marks · Resource mobilization in Andhra Pradesh
- 6What do you understand by Government Budget? Briefly explain the types of public expenditure and how these expenditures are classified in the government budget.10 marks · Government Budgeting (Union)
- 7Define the term 'deficit' in government finance. Explain the various types of deficits and their economic implications.10 marks · Government Budgeting (Union)
- 8Discuss the significance of the recommendations of the latest Finance Commission for the fiscal relations between the Union Government and the States in India, with specific reference to resource allocation and revenue sharing.10 marks · Government Budgeting (Union)
- 9Discuss the key recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission of India. How do these recommendations influence government budgeting at the centre and state levels?10 marks · Government Budgeting (Union)
- 10Discuss the role of the State Finance Commission in Andhra Pradesh and analyse its significance in strengthening local finances and promoting fiscal decentralisation within the state.10 marks · Government budgeting in Andhra Pradesh
- 11Elaborate on the meaning of Inclusive Growth in the context of the Indian economy. Discuss the key strategies and instruments that can be employed to foster greater inclusion and ensure that the benefits of economic growth reach all sections of society.10 marks · Inclusive Growth: India and AP schemes
- 12Critically Examine the major poverty alleviation and employment generation programmes in India. How effective have they been in addressing rural and urban poverty?10 marks · Inclusive Growth: India and AP schemes
- 13Critically evaluate the role of education and healthcare in achieving inclusive and sustainable development in India. Highlight the current challenges and government interventions.10 marks · Inclusive Growth: India and AP schemes
- 14What are the challenges faced by women in India? Throw some light on the recent programmes initiated by the government for women empowerment.10 marks · Inclusive Growth: India and AP schemes
- 15Discuss the significance of Social Welfare Schemes in promoting inclusive growth in India. Analyse the key objectives and features of some major social welfare schemes and evaluate their effectiveness in reaching vulnerable populations and reducing inequalities.10 marks · Inclusive Growth: India and AP schemes
- 16Explain the concept of sustainable agriculture. What are its key objectives and common practices in India?10 marks · Inclusive Growth: India and AP schemes
- 17Examine the concept of 'Financial Inclusion' and its critical role in fostering inclusive growth in India. Discuss the key initiatives undertaken to promote financial inclusion and evaluate their impact on bringing the unbanked and underbanked populations into the formal financial system.10 marks · Inclusive Growth: India and AP schemes
- 18Examine the significance of agriculture finance, production, and marketing in the context of India's agricultural development. Discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with financing agricultural activities, improving production, and developing efficient marketing systems to support sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.10 marks · Agricultural Development (India)
- 19Explain the role of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act in Agricultural Price Policy in regulating the agricultural market in India. What are the issues that have been observed by policy makers regarding the functioning of the APMC Act?10 marks · Agricultural Development (India)
- 20Discuss the role of agriculture in the economic development of Andhra Pradesh. How has agriculture contributed to the State Gross Domestic Product (SGDP) in recent years? Identify the key drivers influencing its performance.10 marks · Agriculture Development in Andhra Pradesh
- 21What are the key drivers for the growth of the fisheries sector? What are the schemes undertaken by the fisheries department for the growth of this sector?10 marks · Agriculture Development in Andhra Pradesh
- 22Discuss the role of the industrial sector in the economic development of India. Discuss the role of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP).10 marks · Industrial Development and Policy (India)
- 23Examine the role of the industrial sector in India's economic development. How does industrialisation contribute to income generation, employment, and modernisation of the economy? Support your answer with relevant examples and policy references.10 marks · Industrial Development and Policy (India)
- 24Examine the role of the Startup India programme in promoting entrepreneurial development in India. What are the major features of the programme, and how has it contributed to the industrial and economic growth of the country?10 marks · Industrial Development and Policy (India)
- 25Critically Examine the industrial policy of the Andhra Pradesh government. What are the major initiatives, support measures and bottlenecks to industrial development in the state?10 marks · Industrial Policy of the AP Government
- 26Discuss the current state of transport infrastructure in India and its contribution to economic development. Highlight key challenges and suggest policy measures for improving its efficiency and reach.10 marks · Infrastructure in India
- 27Discuss the significance of solar energy in India's renewable energy strategy. Highlight the major initiatives, achievements and challenges in the promotion of solar power.10 marks · Infrastructure in India
- 28Critically evaluate the role of the Smart Cities Mission in transforming urban infrastructure in India. Mention its objectives, implementation progress, key achievements and the major challenges faced.10 marks · Infrastructure in India
- 29What are the flaws in the existing Public Private Partnership (PPP) model of infrastructure development? What are the key points to focus on while restructuring the PPP model?10 marks · Infrastructure in India
- 30Critically explain the development of Transport, Energy and ICT infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh. How do these sectors contribute to the state's economic growth and connectivity?10 marks · Infrastructure Development in Andhra Pradesh