Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
5. Examine the Marco-economic causes behind high rate of unemployment in India. Do you think achieving employment goals requires a dedicated focus beyond the pursuit of rapid Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
There are many indications everywhere that India continues to be going through a jobs crisis. Official data sources as well as many on-the-ground reports point to this fact.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about causes behind unemployment and measures need to create jobs.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing statistic to give a current scenario of unemployment in the country.
Body:
First, write about the causes behind unemployment in India – historical, unequal growth, lack of job specialisation, automation related losses etc.
Next, suggest measures that are needed in order to ensure job creation and to reduce unemployment in the country.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
