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[ GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 3 ] :

UPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES IAS


EXAM 2020 QUESTION PAPER
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UPSC MAINS GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 3 MAINS 2020

1. Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the


perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development. (Answer in
150 words)10
2. Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors
that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP? (Answer
in 150 words)10
3. What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural
produce in India? (Answer in 150 words)10
4. 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? (Answer in 150 words)10
5. What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in
health sector? (Answer in 150 words)10
6. How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking
changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies?
(Answer in 150 words)10
7. How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification,
2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006? (Answer in 150
words)10
8. What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the
Government of India for water conservation and water security? (Answer
in 150 words)10
9. Discuss different types of cybercrimes and measures required to be taken
to fight the menace. (Answer in 150 words)10
10. 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. (Answer in 150 words)10
11. 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.
(Answer in 250 words) 15
12. 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? (Answer in 250
words) 15
13. 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? (Answer in 250 words) 15
14. Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make
its judicious use under depleting scenario. (Answer in 250 words) 15
15. 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. (Answer in 250 words) 15
16. 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? (Answer in 250 words) 15
17. What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
initiated by the Government of India? (Answer in 250 words) 15

18. Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the


Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach.
(Answer in 250 words) 15
19. 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? (Answer
in 250 words) 15
20. Analyse 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. (Answer
in 250 words) 15
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