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UPPSC Mains 2024 — Economy Questions with Answers

All 15 Economy previous-year questions from UPPSC Mains 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Poverty

   Discuss the causes and consequences of poverty.

2. Q2.New Economic Policy, Labour Reforms, Economic Impact

   The labour class of the country has been significantly affected by the New Economic Policy. Explain.

3. Q3.Food Processing, Supply Chain Management

   Highlight the key components of upstream and downstream activities in food processing supply chain management with suitable examples.

4. Q4.Inclusive Growth, Social Justice, Government Initiatives

   Does inclusive growth ensure social justice ? Discuss. What steps have been taken by the Government of India for bringing inclusive growth with social justice ? Elucidate your answer.

5. Q5.Budget, Financial Planning, Public Finance

   “Budgets are half used if they serve only as planning device”. Critically examine this statement.

6. Q6.Irrigation Infrastructure, Agriculture, PMKSY, Centre-State Relations

   Assess the role of States and Central Government in developing irrigation infrastructure in India. How has Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (P.M.K.S.Y.) helped in improving irrigation access across the country ?

7. Q7.Poverty Alleviation Programmes

   Critically evaluate the strategy of poverty alleviation programmes in India, in recent years.

8. Q8.Buffer Stock and Food Security

   What do you understand by buffer stock ? Is it essential for food security in India ? Explain clearly.

9. Q9.Agricultural Credit, Government Schemes

   Give a brief account of measures adopted by the Government to provide adequate credit to the farmers.

10. Q10.Land Reforms, Bhoodan Movement

    Was the 'Bhoodan Movement' a part of land reforms in India ? Discuss its major effects.

11. Q11.New Economic Policy, Employment Structure

    How does the New Economic Policy change the structure of employment in India ? Evaluate.

12. Q12.Demographic Dividend, Unemployment, Government Policies

    'India is experiencing the phase of population-dividend'. In this context, discuss the measures adopted by the Government to tackle appropriately the problem of unemployment in the country.

13. Q13.Trillion Dollar Economy, Scientific Challenges, Uttar Pradesh Economy

    What are the major scientific challenges for Uttar Pradesh in becoming a trillion dollar economy ?

14. Q14.Global Investor Summits, Economic Development, Uttar Pradesh

    Critically evaluate the achievements of global investor summits organized by the Uttar Pradesh Government.

15. Q15.State Budget 2025-26, Welfare Schemes, Uttar Pradesh

    Introduce the major welfare schemes in the Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2025-26.