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Topic Rural development
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 45 years (1980–2025), peaking in 1980.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 1980
- Recurs across 2 years (1980–2025)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1980 → CAPF 2025
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2025
Which among the following statements with regard to Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, 2025 is/are correct?
- It aims at promoting economic stability and financial security among rural population
- It focuses on financial inclusion and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. Select the answer
using the code given below.
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Government Initiatives in News
CSE1980
What is the main objective of the Rural Development Programme?
- A To provide roads in the rural areas
- B To meet the growing and complex needs of rural people
- C To assist the poorest among the poor in rural areas in employment
- D To bring about overall development of rural India covering resources and cultural and economic aspects of the ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Economic Schemes
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