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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1999
Agriculture & Rural Economy
Question No. 66Interactive Test Mode
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Q66. Consider the following statements: Regional disparities in India are high and have been rising in recent years because: 1. There is persistent investment over time only in select locations. 2. Some areas are agro-climatically less conducive to development. 3. Some areas continue to face little or no agrarian transformation and the consequent lack of social and economic opportunities. 4. Some areas have faced continuous political instability. Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements: Regional disparities in India are high and have been rising in recent years because:

  1. There is persistent investment over time only in select locations.
  2. Some areas are agro-climatically less conducive to development.
  3. Some areas continue to face little or no agrarian transformation and the consequent lack of social and economic opportunities.
  4. Some areas have faced continuous political instability.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1999 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1, 2 and 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Statement 1 is correct: Disproportionate public and private investment concentration in select advanced states/regions causes developmental imbalances.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Geography and harsh agro-climatic conditions (arid, hilly terrain) limit agricultural and industrial viability.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Regions that missed out on the Green Revolution or land reforms lacked agrarian transformation, stagnating socio-economic opportunities.
  • Statement 4 is incorrect: Political instability is not the structural economic reason universally cited for broad inter-state regional economic disparities in India.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q66)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Agriculture & Rural Economy
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1, 2 and 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q66

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 66 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Indian Economy (Agriculture & Rural Economy) question is Option (A): "1, 2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1999 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Agriculture & Rural Economy". You can explore all repeated questions from Agriculture & Rural Economy in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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