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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Topic:[GS-II] Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.28 PYQs
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
10 shown2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35
Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India: I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure. II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings. III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I.
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Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework.
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Statement I contradicts statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.
Governance
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.74
Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct?
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The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
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The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
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The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98
With reference to different Committees in India, consider the following details:
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R.N. Malhotra Committee - Objective: Comprehensive reforms of Insurance sector in India - Organization under which it was formed: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
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L.C. Gupta Committee - Objective: Preparing a roadmap for the introduction of derivatives trading in India - Organization under which it was formed: Securities and Exchange Board of India
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Urjit R. Patel Committee - Objective: Preparing a roadmap for reforming bank lending to the Housing sector - Organization under which it was formed: Reserve Bank of India
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Y.H. Malegam Committee - Objective: Preparing a roadmap for reforms in Microfinance sector in India - Organization under which it was formed: Reserve Bank of India
In which of the above rows are all the details correctly matched?
Economy
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50
With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements:
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CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities.
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CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.
Governance and Policy
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98
With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements:
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To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding.
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Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised.
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An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India.
Governance
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.74
Consider the following statements :
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The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
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The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.
Urban Development & Governance
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81
Consider the following statements :
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'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard.
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'Right to the City' gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city.
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'Right to the City' means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city.
Governance
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS),
which of the following statements are correct?
Governance
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.72
What was the purpose of Inter-Creditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently?
Banking Sector Reforms
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.73
The Chairmen of public sector banks are selected by the
Public Sector Bank Governance
Mains - GS-I
1 shownMains - GS-II
8 shown2024•Mains•GS-II•Q.11
What are the aims and objects of recently passed and enforced, The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whether University/State Education Board examinations, too, are covered under the Act?
Polity
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.
Economy
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.8
Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.
Polity and Governance
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.16
Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss.
Economy
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.7
" 'Earn while you learn' scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful." Comment.
GS-II - Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.16
Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification.
GS-II
2019•Mains•GS-II•Q.16
In the context of neo-liberal paradigm of development planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost-effective and remove many implementation blockages. Discuss.
GS-II
2019•Mains•GS-II•Q.17
The need for cooperation among various service sectors has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of 'collaboration' and 'team spirit'. In the light of statements above examine India's development process.
GS-II