Mains Marathon – GS Test 20

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Time: 1 Hour

Total Marks : 10 x 8 = 80 Marks

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1.  Critically examine the implementational challenges in achieving a ‘Digital India’?How far can it bridge the digital divide between rural and urban India?

2.  The passage of the GST Bill by Parliament represents the start of a new phase of economic reforms in the country. Comment.

3.  According to a report of Labour Bureau of India’s Labour and Employment Ministry, India’s unemployment rate has shot up to a 5-year high of 5 percent in 2015-16. What can be the reason for this high unemployment rate?

4.   What do you understand by JAM Trinity? What are the challenges faced by the government in spreading JAM? Suggest solutions.

5.   What could be the reason to merge the Indian Rail budget with the General budget?

6.   The Indian IT sector is vulnerable to global economic developments as it is highly dependent on traditional markets like United States and Europe. How far is this true?

7.  What are the problems faced by the agricultural sector due to climate change? Suggest a road map for climate-smart agriculture in India.

8.  The Industry growth in the food sector is possible only if small and marginal farmers are linked in the process of investment. Discuss.