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UPSC CSM 2020 — General Studies Paper III (Full Question Paper)

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General Studies — Paper III

20 questions
250 marks total
3 hours
Q1–10: 150 words each (10 marks) · Q11–20: 250 words each (15 marks)
1.Economy10 marks · 150 words

Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.

2.Economy10 marks · 150 words

Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP?

3.Agriculture10 marks · 150 words

What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India?

4.Agriculture10 marks · 150 words

What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?

5.Science & Tech10 marks · 150 words

What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in health sector?

6.Science & Tech10 marks · 150 words

How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies?

7.Environment10 marks · 150 words

How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006?

8.Environment10 marks · 150 words

What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security?

9.Security10 marks · 150 words

Discuss different types of cyber crimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.

10.Security10 marks · 150 words

For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals.

11.Economy15 marks · 250 words

Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation. Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and a private entity.

12.Economy15 marks · 250 words

Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions?

13.Agriculture15 marks · 250 words

What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success how has this system become bane in India?

14.Agriculture15 marks · 250 words

Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.

15.Science & Tech15 marks · 250 words

COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the pandemic.

16.Science & Tech15 marks · 250 words

Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?

17.Environment15 marks · 250 words

What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) initiated by the Government of India?

18.Disaster Management15 marks · 250 words

Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach.

19.Security15 marks · 250 words

What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?

20.Security15 marks · 250 words

Analyze internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard.

Source: UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2020 — General Studies Paper III, official question paper (upsc.gov.in).

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