2.2.4 - Equity
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Define equity in terms of economic development.
💡 Hint: Think of it as fairness in benefits from growth.
What is the primary goal of India's five-year plans?
💡 Hint: Recall the acronym GEMS!
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What does equity aim to achieve in economic planning?
💡 Hint: Think about how benefits are shared in society.
True or False: Modernization only leads to economic growth without any adverse effects.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact on different income groups.
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Critically assess how India's five-year plans addressed the challenge of equity in a diverse society. What policies worked and what didn't?
💡 Hint: Think about specific regions or demographics that were affected.
Drawing on the concepts of growth and equity, propose a new policy approach for future economic planning in India that emphasizes both.
💡 Hint: Consider what balance could be struck between economic growth and social welfare.
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