QUESTION 12
GS1
15 marks
Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Discuss whether creating new states (Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Telangana) has helped India's economy.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Benefits: closer administration, focused development, better use of resources; Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh growth≈50 words
- 2Mixed outcomes: Jharkhand's slower progress, political instability≈50 words
- 3Costs: new capitals, division of assets and water disputes, fiscal burden≈50 words
- 4Conclusion: governance quality matters more than size≈50 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
ContextBenefits with examplesProblemsConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Only political reasons
- No economic data
Draw this
- Table: state → before vs after growth
Value addition
- StudyStudies on the 2000 states show Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh grew faster than their parent states after separation.Economic and Political Weekly / RBI state data
- ExampleAndhra Pradesh's capital uncertainty (Amaravati) after 2014 shows the cost of splitting.Media / state records
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