QUESTION 17
GS1
15 marks
What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Discuss the main social and economic effects of IT industry growth in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Gurugram.
DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.
Demand-wise check
- 1Economic: jobs, exports, service-sector growth, real estate boom, startup ecosystems≈50 words
- 2Social: migration, rise of the middle class, women's employment, nuclear families, consumer culture≈50 words
- 3Negative: inequality, gentrification, infrastructure stress (traffic, water), housing costs, regional imbalance≈50 words
- 4Way forward: tier-2 city policies, planned infrastructure≈50 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
ContextEconomic effectsSocial effectsProblemsWay forwardConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Listing IT achievements without social implications
- No city-specific example
Draw this
- Hub diagram: IT city at centre with positive and negative effects
Value addition
- DataIndia's tech industry revenue is about USD 250 billion (FY24), with about 5.4 million employees.NASSCOM Strategic Review 2024
- ExampleBengaluru's water crisis (2024) and traffic show the infrastructure strain of IT-led growth.Media / BWSSB reports
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- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 15 ↗Reviewed PYQ reference
- Akansh Dhull · AIR 3 · Page 38 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 13 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Akansh Dhull · AIR 3 · Page 13 ↗Same syllabus reference
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