APPSC Gr.I Mains Paper-IV (Economy & Development of India & Andhra Pradesh) Previous Paper-2020

 

APPSC GROUP – I MAINS

PAPER- IV (ECONOMY & DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA & ANDHRA PRADESH) PREVIOUS PAPER – 2020

Time: 3 hours                                                                                                     Maximum Marks: 150

Instructions:

(i) The question paper consists of 15 questions. The candidate has to write answers to all questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

(ii) Enough space is available in the Answer Sheet for writing all answers. There is no provision for additional Answer Sheets.

(iii) The candidate has to write his/her answers in the medium chosen by him/her only. If there is any deviation from paper to paper or part of the paper, the candidature would become invalid.

(iv) Underlining or highlighting or putting special marks in answers would make the Answer Sheet invalid. Writing in different inks would also make the paper invalid.

Candidates must use either blue or black ink only. Otherwise, the paper will be treated as invalid.

(v) Though the paper in English is taken as standard for valuation under normal circumstances, if necessary, a balanced view would be taken after comparing English and Telugu versions.

 

1. (a). State some of the notable initiatives taken by the government recently to boost the growth of manufacturing sector in India. (10 Marks)

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(b). Highlight some of the major factors leading to low agricultural productivity in India. (10 Marks)

2. (a). What are the factors responsible for the narrow tax base in India? Explain in brief. (10 Marks)

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(b). Define public debt and give its components with reference to Indian government? Explain trends in public debt since 2010 onwards. (10 Marks)

3. (a). Briefly give an account of revenue and fiscal deficits and the debt positions of Andhra Pradesh for the last five years (since 2014-15). (10 Marks)

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(b). Give an account of the mineral and forest resources of Andhra Pradesh? (10 Marks)

4. (a). What are the recommendations of the Fourteenth Finance Commission with respect to the grant to local governments, fiscal deficit and FRBM Act? (10 Marks)

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(b). Differentiate between revenue deficit, fiscal deficit and primary deficit? How does deficit financing impact the economy. (10 Marks)

5. (a). Highlight the areas of central assistance to Andhra Pradesh under the provision of Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act and Fourteenth Finance Commission? (10 Marks)

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(b). Examine some of the major features of Andhra Pradesh budget for the FY 2020-21 with special reference to fiscal deficit situation of the state. (10 Marks)

6. (a). Analyse trends in rural-urban poverty in Andhra Pradesh. What are the factors responsible for its existence? (10 Marks)

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(b). Examine major issues concerning public Distribution System in Andhra Pradesh. (10 Marks)

7. (a). What is e-NAM? State the challenges in its implementation. (10 Marks)

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(b). What do you mean by rainbow revolution? What are its objectives? Discuss. (10 Marks)

8. (a). How has the growth in Andhra Pradesh’s agriculture and allied sectors impacted the income levels of the farmers? (10 Marks)

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(b). Give an account of the different schemes implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government to promote agriculture in the state? (10 Marks)

9. (a). Contrast the Industrial Policy of 1980 with that of 1991 with respect to small enterprises in India. (10 Marks)

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(b). Critically examine the performance of public sector in Indian economy. (10 Marks)

10. (a). What are the critical issues that must be addressed before implementing disinvestment policy? (10 Marks)

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(b). What are the challenges faced by the industrial sector of Andhra Pradesh? Throw light on the strategies created to face these challenges. (10 Marks)

11. (a). Describe some of the key initiatives taken and incentives provided by the government of Andhra Pradesh to promote agro and food processing industry. (10 Marks)

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(b). Explain the Marginal Cost Pricing Rule for Public Utilities. What are the problems associated with this rule? (10 Marks)

12. (a). In the light of the problems faced by public-private partnerships in India, give recommendations on the future plan of action. (10 Marks)

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(b). Describe the long-term agenda of the Andhra Pradesh government with respect to development of infrastructure in the state. (10 Marks)

13. (a). Discuss the initiatives taken by the Government of India to build smart cities, and highlight the challenges in doing so. (10 Marks)

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(b). Discuss the Industrial Policy statement 2015-20 of Andhra Pradesh. (10 Marks)

14. (a). What are the challenges faced by energy sector in Andhra Pradesh? Briefly give the vision targets for energy sector set by the AP Government. (10 Marks)

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(b). Discuss about some of the major initiatives highlighted in Vision 2020 for the development of agriculture sector in India. (10 Marks)

15. (a). Give an account of the objectives of Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and the benefits received under this scheme. (10 Marks)

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(b). Explain briefly the four pillars for developing a strong IT in Andhra Pradesh? (10 Marks)