Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth ? (Answer in 150 words)
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Economics — UPSC CSE GS Paper 3 PYQs
7 questions from this chapter, asked in 1 UPSC CSE exams between 2025.
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1UPSC CSE exams
2025years covered
10 / 15mark values asked
Questions asked per year
Practice questions first 7 of 7 — free
What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism ? How can these challenges be met ? (Answer in 150 words)
Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India. (Answer in 150 words)
Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India. (Answer in 150 words)
Explain how the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) can be used as a tool for assessing the fiscal performance of states in India. In what way would it encourage the states to adopt prudent and sustainable fiscal policies ? (Answer in 250 words)
Discuss the rationale of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. What are its achievements ? In what way can the functioning and outcomes of the scheme be improved ? (Answer in 250 words)
Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities. (Answer in 250 words)
Why practise Economics PYQs?
Economics has appeared in the 1 UPSC CSE GS Paper 3 exam we track between 2025, with questions worth 10, 15 marks. UPSC examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.