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PYQ Pattern Analysis

Economic Indicators: SDP, Per Capita Income, Inclusive Growth, Viksit Rajasthan 2047, SDGs

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PYQ Pattern Analysis

Questions Asked

No PYQ questions are available for this topic. As per the grounding data, this topic has never been tested in RAS Mains across the six examinations held in 2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023, and 2024. Topic #31 on Economic Indicators is a new entry under the revised RPSC 2026 Mains syllabus.

What RPSC Tests (Based on Adjacent Topics and Syllabus Pattern)

While no PYQ exists for this exact topic, RPSC's patterns across Unit 2 (Economics) in prior exams reveal:

  1. Data-anchored analytical questions: RPSC does not ask pure definition questions — it asks candidates to "evaluate," "critically examine," or "assess" using specific state data. For example, adjacent economics questions from 2021 asked to "evaluate Rajasthan's fiscal management using FRBM norms."

  2. Comparative questions: RPSC favors Rajasthan vs. national comparisons. Per capita income gap, SDG score gap vs. national, MPI comparison — all are prime comparative question material.

  3. Scheme-linked analysis: Inclusive growth questions are almost certainly tied to specific welfare schemes (Chiranjeevi, MGNREGS, IGEGS). Candidates who can link HDI/MPI trends to specific schemes will score higher.

  4. Vision-linked questions: Given that Viksit Rajasthan 2047 is the current government's flagship framework (mentioned prominently in the Economic Review 2024-25), expect direct questions on it in the 2026 exam.

Frequency and Trend

  • Appearances: 0 out of 5 recent exams (2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023)
  • Trend: Rising — the revised 2026 syllabus explicitly names this topic; the current political economy (Rising Rajasthan Summit, Viksit Bharat 2047) makes it more testable than ever.
  • Marks range: Not available (never appeared); expected range based on syllabus weight: 5-10 marks.

2026 Prediction

Given the Tier 5 / New-Gap status and the revised syllabus emphasis, the 2026 exam is highly likely to test this topic for the first time. Three most probable question types:

  1. 5-mark factual: Define GSDP. What is Rajasthan's GSDP and per capita income in 2024-25? How does it compare with the national average?

  2. 10-mark analytical: "Critically examine how Rajasthan's Viksit Rajasthan 2047 vision proposes to bridge the gap between actual and potential GSDP, and what structural bottlenecks hinder its achievement."

  3. 10-mark evaluative: "Evaluate Rajasthan's performance on Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting successes and areas requiring focused attention."

The RPSC examiner may also combine inclusive growth with specific welfare schemes: "How do Chiranjeevi and MGNREGS contribute to inclusive growth in Rajasthan? Use MPI data."