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UPSC Mains 2017 Questions

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60
Exam year
2017
Subjects
24
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60

Subjects in 2017

Agriculture5 Economy5 Modern indian history5 Indian society4 Internal security4 Physical geography4 Governance3 International relations3 Polity3 Science and technology3 Climatology2 Economic geography2 Environment2 Food security2 Social justice2 Water management2 Biotechnology1 Border management1 Civil services1 Civil society1 Climate change1 Counter-terrorism1 Cyber security1 Decentralisation1

UPSC Mains 2017 Questions

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  1. Q1 2017 Mains GS3

    Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential? (10 Marks)

    Capital formationEconomyIndia growth potential
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  2. Q2 2017 Mains GS3

    Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital – intensive exports. (10 Marks)

    EconomyEmploymentIndustry
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