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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2018
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 3Interactive Test Mode
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Q3. Increase in absolute and per capita real GNP does not connote a higher level of economic development, if:

Increase in absolute and per capita real GNP does not connote a higher level of economic development, if:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2018 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (C) — poverty and unemployment increase.

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Economic growth is a quantitative measure indicating an increase in aggregate output (such as GNP or GDP). In contrast, economic development is a qualitative, multi-dimensional concept encompassing structural improvements in quality of life, equitable income distribution, poverty reduction, and job creation. If rising GNP coincides with increasing poverty and joblessness, growth is not translating into true economic development.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Remember that Economic Development = Economic Growth + Qualitative Human Well-being (employment, poverty alleviation, healthcare, education). Without improvement in the basic living standards of people, quantitative growth does not equal development.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q3)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — (c) poverty and unemployment increase.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q3

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 3 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (C): "(c) poverty and unemployment increase.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 question belong to?

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

How can I solve this Indian Economic Planning & Growth UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Remember that Economic Development = Economic Growth + Qualitative Human Wellbeing (employment, poverty alleviation, healthcare, education). Without improvement in the basic living standards of people, quantitative growth does not equal development.

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