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The latest CSO data on economic growth in the States has thrown up a number of interesting trends, none perhaps more interesting than the catch-up trend shown by what were conventionally viewed as backward States-Bihar's 11% growth has already received much attention. A disaggregated look at the growth figures reveals an even more interesting fact-the huge role played by services in propelling growth in backward States. Bihar's 11% average growth figure between FY05 and FY09 (up from 6% between FY01 and FY05) hidest the massive 38.13% growth in construction (up from 14% between. FY01 and FY05), 17.34% growth in communication (up from 10% between FY01 and FY05), 17.33% in restaurants and hotels (up from 13% between FY01 and FY 05) all major services sectors, in the same period. The boom in construction, telephones (particularly mobiles) and hospitality in mirrored in other previously slow growing states, including Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. What is even more important than the growth numbers themselves is the large number of jobs (particularly low skill and semi-skilled) that have been generated in the services sector industry. At a time when inclusive growth is the focus of government policy, such employment generating growth must be satisfying.
Impressive though the numbers are, it is easy to get carried a way by them. The fact of the matter is that services can only create a certain number of jobs and certainly not enough over a sustained period of time to absorb the entire workforce. Construction, for example, may eventually be limited by weak demand. The growth in communications was very impressive in these last five years because of the mobile boom, but that might plateau. Significantly, the numbers on agriculture growth remain very low and a significant proportion of India s population still depends on agriculture. Not all the excess labour from agriculture-which needs to move out to lift productivity-will be absorbed by services. So, industry/ manufacturing will still be the key to ensuring the kind of inclusive growth we need to boost backward States and to lift people out of poverty. But manufacturing needs radical policy attention in a way that services do not, to register rapid growth. The government, at the Centre and in States, needs to focus on labour laws, land acquisition and infrastructure. The strong growth in services, while welcome, should not become a reason to do nothing about promoting manufacturing and reforming agriculture. Healthy growth in those two sectors is needed to generate the demand that will eventually sustain services on a high growth path.
The latest CSO data on economic growth in the States has thrown up a number of interesting trends, none perhaps more interesting than the catch-up trend shown by what were conventionally viewed as backward States-Bihar's 11% growth has already received much attention. A disaggregated look at the growth figures reveals an even more interesting fact-the huge role played by services in propelling growth in backward States. Bihar's 11% average growth figure between FY05 and FY09 (up from 6% between FY01 and FY05) hidest the massive 38.13% growth in construction (up from 14% between. FY01 and FY05), 17.34% growth in communication (up from 10% between FY01 and FY05), 17.33% in restaurants and hotels (up from 13% between FY01 and FY 05) all major services sectors, in the same period. The boom in construction, telephones (particularly mobiles) and hospitality in mirrored in other previously slow growing states, including Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa. What is even more important than the growth numbers themselves is the large number of jobs (particularly low skill and semi-skilled) that have been generated in the services sector industry. At a time when inclusive growth is the focus of government policy, such employment generating growth must be satisfying.
Impressive though the numbers are, it is easy to get carried a way by them. The fact of the matter is that services can only create a certain number of jobs and certainly not enough over a sustained period of time to absorb the entire workforce. Construction, for example, may eventually be limited by weak demand. The growth in communications was very impressive in these last five years because of the mobile boom, but that might plateau. Significantly, the numbers on agriculture growth remain very low and a significant proportion of India s population still depends on agriculture. Not all the excess labour from agriculture-which needs to move out to lift productivity-will be absorbed by services. So, industry/ manufacturing will still be the key to ensuring the kind of inclusive growth we need to boost backward States and to lift people out of poverty. But manufacturing needs radical policy attention in a way that services do not, to register rapid growth. The government, at the Centre and in States, needs to focus on labour laws, land acquisition and infrastructure. The strong growth in services, while welcome, should not become a reason to do nothing about promoting manufacturing and reforming agriculture. Healthy growth in those two sectors is needed to generate the demand that will eventually sustain services on a high growth path.
Question: 1
According to the passage, growth is possible in the economy if
1. communications sector growth is static.
II. agricultural reforms are carried out.
III. manufacturing is promoted.
According to the passage, growth is possible in the economy if
1. communications sector growth is static.
II. agricultural reforms are carried out.
III. manufacturing is promoted.
1. communications sector growth is static.
II. agricultural reforms are carried out.
III. manufacturing is promoted.
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- 1, II and III
- I and III
- I and II
- II and III
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
According to the passage, growth in the economy is possible if agricultural reforms are carried out and manufacturing sector is promoted, in order to support the service sector growth.
The correct option is (D)
The correct option is (D)
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Question: 2
It can be inferred from the passage that
It can be inferred from the passage that
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- services sector growth is possible only if mobile industry is promoted.
- services sector growth is possible only if manufacturing and agricultural reforms are promoted.
- services sector growth is possible only if growth in communications sector has plateaued.
- services sector growth is possible only if construction is promoted.
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The Correct Option is B
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Healthy growth in agriculture and manufacturing sectors is needed to generate the demand that will eventually sustain the service sector.
The correct option is (B)
The correct option is (B)
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Question: 3
Which one of the following subjects is discussed in the passage?
Which one of the following subjects is discussed in the passage?
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- Growth factor in Orissa
- Importance of growth in Madhya Pradesh
- Poverty in Jharkhand
- Importance of agriculture and manufacturing for growth
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The Correct Option is D
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The first three options are totally absurd in reference to the passage.
The correct option is (D)
The correct option is (D)
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Question: 4
Which of the following inferences is false as per the passage?
Which of the following inferences is false as per the passage?
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- Bihar has shown the maximum growth in the country.
- Bihar has shown 38.13% growth in construction.
- Bihar has shown 17.33% growth in restaurants and hotels.
- Bihar has shown 11% average growth figure between FY05 and FY09.
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The Correct Option is A
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No where in the passage has it been mentioned that Bihar has shown the maximum growth in the country. The passage only mentions that Bihar's 11% growth has received much attention
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The correct option is (A)
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