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UPSC 2017 Previous Year Questions

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160
Exam year
2017
Subjects
24
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160

Subjects in 2017

Polity and governance34 Economy25 Geography21 Science and technology14 History9 Environment and ecology7 Modern india6 Agriculture5 Art and culture5 Constitution of india5 Modern indian history5 Indian society4 Internal security4 Physical geography4 Physical geography of india4 Political theory4 Governance3 International relations3 Parliament3 Polity3 Biotechnology2 Climatology2 Directive principles of state policy2 Economic geography2

UPSC 2017 Previous Year Questions

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  1. Q1 Mains 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 Mains 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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