Human Development and Sustainable Development: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Indian Economy)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Human Development and Sustainable Development (Indian Economy). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 1996Indian Economy · Human Development and Sustainable Development
Q1. Consider the following statements: Most international agencies which fund Development Programme in India on intergovernmental bilateral agreements, mainly provide: 1. Technical assistance 2. Soft loans which are required to be paid back with interest 3. Grants, not required to be paid back 4. Food assistance to be paid back Of these statements
Explanation
Most international agencies that fund development programs in India through intergovernmental bilateral agreements primarily provide:
Technical Assistance: Many agencies offer expertise, knowledge sharing, and capacity-building support to help implement development projects effectively. Soft Loans: A significant portion of funding comes in the form of soft loans, which are required to be paid back but with low interest rates and long repayment periods. These loans are often concessional and designed to support development without imposing a heavy financial burden. Grants: Some agencies provide grants, which do not need to be repaid. These are typically used for social sector projects like health, education, and poverty alleviation. Only few agencies provide food assistance in some cases (e.g., during emergencies or specific programs), it is not the primary form of support from most international agencies.
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1996
(b) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
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This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Human Development and Sustainable Development (Indian Economy), asked from 1996 to 2023. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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