BPSC GS-PaperII (Section-II) previous year questions

PAPER-II (SECTION-II) INDIAN ECONOMY AND GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

Syllabus: In the part pertaining to the Indian Economy and Geography of India, questions will be put on planning in India and the physical, economic and social geography of India and Bihar.

 

• Question related with Bihar
  • How is human development measured? What are seven commitments of Bihar Government for achieving human development agenda? Explain the schemes of the Government for achieving these goals. [66th BPSC]
  • What are the main constraints in the rapid economic development of Bihar? How can these constraints be removed? [65th BPSC/2020]
  • Decentralized planning through the strengthening of the Panchayat system is the focus of planning in India in recent times.” While explaining this statement, suggest a blueprint for an integrated regional development plan. Also critically examine the decentralized planning scenario in  India after the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution. [60-62 BPSC/2018]
  • How far does the variable nature of Indian monsoon adversely affect the planning of agricultural development in India? Discuss it with special reference to Bihar? [53-55 BPSC/2012]
  • “Natural disasters are the main causes of poverty in Bihar”. Do you agree with this statement? Comment your views. (47 BPSC/2007)
  • Why is per hectare production of agriculture yields stagnant is Bihar? Explain their basic causes and also suggest important measures to remove them. (46 BPSC/2005)
  • Explain the role of the Multi-purpose River Projects in the development of Bihar State. (44 BPSC/2002)
  • With all the possibilities of development, Bihar is being considered as one of the backward states of India. Discuss fully. (43 BPSC/2001)
  • Examine the resource potentials, planning and development of industries in Bihar. (42 BPSC/1999)
  • Point out the salient features of Integrated Area Development Programme in Bihar. What are its achievements?
  • Why is the pace of industrial development in Bihar is poor in spite of rich natural resources? Discuss. (40 BPSC/1995) 
• Economic Planning
  • Discuss the relevance of economic planning in India in the post-economic reform era. In this context, explain that how State and market can play a synergetic role development of the country. [65th BPSC/2020]
  • What do you mean by regional development ? How far regional planning has been successful in the economic development of Bihar? Discuss. [56-59 BPSC/2016]
  • Evaluate the principal achievements of Indian economic planning. [64 BPSC/2019]
  • How far has the Government through its various five – Year Plans been successful in removing poverty from Bihar? (48-52 BPSC/2009)
• Small – Industries
  • What is the new definition of micro, small and medium enterprises? Critically evaluate the role of MSMEs in boosting industrial growth and ensuring the success of Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in India. [65th BPSC/2020]
  • What is meant by ‘small industries’? What role do small industries play in the Indian economy in respect of exports and employment? (45 BPSC/2001)
  • Discuss the importance of the small scale sector in the industrial structure. (43 BPSC/2001)
• Agriculture
  • Evaluate the production and productivity trends in Indian agriculture since 1991. What practical measures should be adopted to enhance agricultural production and productivity in Bihar? [65th BPSC/2020]
  • Presently highlight the major problems of Indian agriculture and suggest way to remove them and discuss the major programs being run by the Government for the development of Indian agriculture. [63 BPSC/2019]
  • Explain the growth and productivity trends of agriculture in India. Also suggest measures to improve productivity and increase farm income in the country. [60-62 BPSC/2018]
  • Describe ‘agricultural marketing’ in India and write the defects in the ‘agricultural marketing system’. What measures have been taken by the Government of Bihar to improve the system of the marketing of agricultural products? (56-59 BPSC/2016)
  • “Agricultural diversification and organic farming are the better option for food security in India.” Comment critically with special reference to Bihar. (53-55 BPSC/2012)
  • The Green Revolution has increased the food grains production in India but has created several environmental problems.”- Elucidate with examples. (48-52 BPSC/2009)
  • What important trends have been emerged in Indian Agriculture as a result of liberalization!?(44 BPSC/2002)
  • How do the forests of India contribute to the economic development of the country? (41 BPSC/1997)
• Economic development
  • What is the relationship between ‘environmental protection’ and ‘sustainable development”? Write a short note on economic growth and environmental degradation in India. [56-59 BPSC/2016]
  • Critically explain the achievements of New Economic Reforms in India. [45 BPSC/2002] 
  • What is the second phase of Economic Reforms? Explain its role in economic growth of India. (44 BPSC/2002) 
• Poverty
  • Discussing the estimation of poverty in India, explain the factors responsible for poverty. Which programs being run by the Indian government to remove poverty? [63 BPSC/2019]
  • “Poverty is a matter of deprivation from basic needs of human life.” Explain it and suggest measures to reduce it? (47 BPSC/2007)
  • What do you mean by the concept of poverty? Explain the incidence of poverty and the various poverty alleviation programmes introduced in India. (44 BPSC/2002)
• Question related with Economics 
  • Explain the role of WTO in the context of Indian economy. [64 BPSC/2019]
  • “Physical diversity in India has lead to uneven economic development.”- Elucidate with suitable example. (48-52 BPSC/2009)
  • What is the Disinvestment Policy of Indian Government? Did it succeed to achieve its objectives? (45 BPSC/2002)
  • What structural changes are necessary in the successful economic planning? (43 BPSC/2001)
  • Examine critically the relevance of movements against multipurpose Projects in India. (41 BPSC/1997)
  • What do you mean by district Planning? What are the conditions of its success? (40 BPSC/1995)
• Governments – Plan and Policy
  • Not just providing employment but increasing the employability of the labour force is the main issue of a long-term employment policy in India.” Discuss this statement with special reference to knowledge and skill development through quality education and training. Also explain the trends and implications of sectorwise employment generation in the country after 2000. [60-62 BPSC/2018]
• Question related with Geography
  • Explain in detail the major minerals known in India. Discuss their contribution in the economic development of Indian economy as well as tell the key points to India’s new mineral policy. [63 BPSC/2019]
  • Explain the reasons why India’s major large-scale industries have been established in geographical areas in some special areas. Explain main key industries of India. [63 BPSC/2019]
  • Divide India into physical divisions and describe them with maps. (43 BPSC/2001)
  • Discuss with examples the causes and consequences of inter-state conflicts, on sharing the river water in India. Can this problem be solved? (42 BPSC/1999)
  • Discuss the characteristics of major soil zones of India and their suitability for important crops. (42 BPSC/1999)
  • Discuss the structure and evolution of the Peninsular India? (40 BPSC/1995)
  • Explain the origin of the Himalayas with the support of Plate Tectonics Theory. (39 BPSC/1993)
• Population
  • “Unless the growth of population is checked in India, the economic development cannot be judged in its true perspective.” Examine the statement. [64 BPSC/2019] OR
  • How far do you agree that the high density of population is the basic cause of poverty in India? [48-52 BPSC/2009] OR
  • “Rising population is a great hindrance to development’. Discuss.  (40 BPSC/1995)
  • Critically examine the need of ‘food security’ in India. [64 BPSC/2019]
  • What is demographic dividend’ ? Explain its impact on economic growth. (56-59 BPSC/2016)
  • Account for the regional variations in the growth patterns of population in India since Independence and show that impact on economic imbalances. (42 BPSC/1999)