UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 General Studies Paper III PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2017

  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 20
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper General Studies Paper - III
Subject General Studies
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 20
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

The UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 General Studies Paper III assesses candidates' understanding of various subjects crucial for administrative roles. This paper, conducted by the UPSC, allows three hours to answer a total of 250 marks. It comprises descriptive questions designed to evaluate analytical and comprehensive knowledge. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam's depth, question types, and marking scheme, aiding their preparation strategy for the Civil Services exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • India's potential growth
  • Savings rate
  • Manufacturing sector
  • Labour-intensive exports
  • Capital-intensive exports
  • Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
  • Airport development
  • Agriculture
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Food security
  • Food processing units
  • Socio-economic status
  • Stem cell therapy
  • Leukaemia
  • Thalassemia
  • Cornea damage
  • Burns treatment

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016 General Studies Paper - III
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 General Studies Paper - III
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 General Studies Paper - I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 General Studies Paper - II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017 Optional Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2017 General Studies Paper III Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • General Studies Paper III Syllabus

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 10 तक का उत्तर 150 शब्दों में तथा प्रश्नसंख्या 11 से 20 तक का उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दें ।
  • प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द सीमा को ध्यान में रखें ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णत: काट दीजिए ।

  • There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in medium other than the authorized one.
  • Answers to Question Nos. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Question Nos. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off. .

Questions (page 2)

Q1. भारत की संभाव्य संवृद्धि के अनेक कारको में बचत दर, सर्वाधिक प्रभावी है । क्या आप इससे सहमत हैं ?
Among several factors for India's potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree ?

(a) संवृद्धि संभाव्यता के अन्य कौन से कारक उपलब्ध हैं ? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
What are the other factors available for growth potential ? (Answer in 150 words)

Q2. श्रम-प्रधान निर्यातों के लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने में विनिर्माण क्षेत्रक की विफलता के कारण बताइए। पूंजी-प्रधान निर्यातों की अपेक्षा अधिक श्रम-प्रधान निर्यातों के लिए, उपायों को सुझाइए।
Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports.

(a) (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
(Answer in 150 words)

Q3. सार्वजनिक-निजी भागीदारी (पीपीपी) माडल के अधीन संयुक्त उपक्रमों के माध्यम से भारत में विमानपत्तनों के विकास का परीक्षण कीजिए। इस संबंध में प्राधिकरणों के समक्ष कौन सी चुनौतियां हैं ?
Examine the development of Airports in India through joint ventures under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard?

(a) (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
(Answer in 150 words)

Q4. भारत में स्वतंत्रता के बाद कृषि में आई विभिन्न प्रकारों की क्रांतियों को स्पष्ट कीजिए। इन क्रांतियों ने भारत में गरीबी उन्मलन और खाद्य सुरक्षा में किस प्रकार सहायता प्रदान की है ?
Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?

(a) (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
(Answer in 150 words)

Q5. लागत प्रभावी छोटी प्रक्रमण इकाई की अल्प स्वीकारिता के क्या कारण हैं ? खाद्य प्रक्रमण इकाई गरीब किसानों की सामाजिक-आर्थिक स्थिति को ऊपर उठाने में किस प्रकार सहायक होगी ?
What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?

(a) (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
(Answer in 150 words)

Q6. ल्यूकीमिया, थैलासीमिया, क्षतिग्रस्त कॉर्निया व गंभीर दाह सहित सुविस्तृत चिकित्सीय दशाओं में उपचार करने के लिए भारत में स्टैम कोशिका चिकित्सा लोकप्रिय होती जा रही है । संक्षेप में वर्णन कीजिए कि स्टैम कोशिका उपचार क्या होता है और अन्य उपचारों की तुलना में उसके क्या लाभ हैं ?
Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including Leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and severe burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments ?

(a) (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दें)
(Answer in 150 words)

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the name of this specific paper?

This is General Studies Paper - III.

What is the total duration for the exam?

The time allowed for the exam is Three Hours.

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The maximum marks for General Studies Paper - III is 250.

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