MAINS 2014 · GS III · INDIAN ECONOMY

Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but Ind…

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2014 GS Paper III Indian Economy

GS Paper III 12 marks 150 words Indian Economy

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Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but India shifted directly from agriculture to services. What are the reasons for the huge growth-services vis-a-vis industry in the country? Can India become a developed country without a strong industrial base?

Syllabus link: GS III – Agriculture & Irrigation: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.

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