Topic : Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
4. Infrastructure has a two-way relationship with economic growth. Infrastructure promotes economic growth, and economic growth brings about changes in infrastructure. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the two-way relationship with economic growth and infrastructure.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the ways in which infrastructure promotes economic growth – write about forward linkages and backward linkages etc.
Next, write about how economic growth can bring about change in infrastructure – with increase in income levels, the composition of infrastructure changes. Cite examples and facts to substantiate.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
