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Their question: “New GDP computation methodology (2015) — advantages + limitations of GDP as development measure — 15 marks”
He explains the post-2015 GDP methodology change (base year 2011-12, market prices, international standards), the precise before/after-2015 computation difference the PYQ asks for.
Key learnings from their answer
- ›Every intro leads with a hard, sourced statistic on the exact keyword rather than a vague definition, Q4 opens on Oxfam 'Survival of the Richest' 2023 (top 1% own 40.5% of wealth) set against 36 crore in poverty vs 103+ unicorns, and cites per-capita income rank 149/194 (UNDP) and Global Hunger Index 2023. -> Open with one report-attributed number that quantifies the problem; it instantly signals command of current data and sets a sharper frame than a textbook definition.
- ›Conclusions consistently close on a concrete government vision or scheme-slogan tied to the topic rather than a flat summary, 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', 'Amrit Kaal for Amrit Peedhi' (Q11 textiles), 'USD 5 trillion economy on the lines of Asian Tigers' (Q13 exports), and forward schemes like PM-KUSUM, GOBARdhan, Sagarmala/Bharatmala precisely matched to each answer. -> End forward-looking with a specific, on-topic policy anchor so the answer lands optimistic and solution-oriented instead of trailing off.
What they cited: Q14: GDP base year 2011-12; GDP at market prices; international accounting standards; GNH of Bhutan; informal sector ~80%; black economy (dark web/hawala/money laundering); 6.8% growth 2023-24