UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 General Studies Paper III Question Paper PDF
- Year 2025
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 20
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| 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 |
This is the General Studies Paper III for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. Conducted by the UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allotted a duration of three hours. The paper consists of twenty descriptive questions, with answers to be provided in Hindi or English as per the candidate's admission certificate. Questions 1-10 require answers within 150 words, while questions 11-20 need answers within 250 words. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Indian Civil Services, testing their knowledge and analytical skills across various general studies domains.
Major Topics Covered
- Human Development Index (HDI)
- Inequality-Adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI)
- Inclusive Growth
- Indian Economy
- Free Trade
- Multilateralism
- Protectionism
- Bilateralism
- Agriculture
- High Value Crops
- Supply Chain Management
- Agricultural Commodities
- Fusion Energy
- International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)
- Global Energy Future
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for UPSC 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
- UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024 General Studies Paper III
- UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper III
- UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 General Studies Paper I
- UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 General Studies Paper II
- UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 Essay Paper
- UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 General Studies Paper III Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
- UPSC General Studies Paper III Syllabus
Instructions
- पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ 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 के उत्तर 150 शब्दों में तथा प्रश्न संख्या 11 से 20 तक के उत्तर 250 शब्दों में होने चाहिए।
- प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द सीमा को ध्यान में रखिए।
- प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) 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 a medium other than the authorized one.
- Answers to Questions No. 1 to 10 should be in 150 words, whereas answers to Questions No. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words.
- Word limit in questions should be adhered to.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.
Questions (page 2)
Q1. भारत के विशेष सन्दर्भ में मानव विकास सूचकांक (एच डी आई) तथा असमानता-समायोजित मानव विकास सूचकांक (आई एच डी आई) में भेद कीजिए। आई एच डी आई को समावेशी संवृद्धि का एक बेहतर सूचक क्यों समझा जाता है ? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Q2.
भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के समक्ष वे कौन-सी चुनौतियाँ हैं जब विश्व स्वतंत्र व्यापार तथा बहुपक्षीयता से दूर होकर संरक्षणवाद तथा द्विपक्षीयता की ओर बढ़ रहा है। इन चुनौतियों का सामना किस तरह किया जा सकता है? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism? How can these challenges be met? (Answer in 150 words)
Q3.
भारत में किसानों द्वारा उच्च मूल्य वाली फसलों के चयन के निर्णय को प्रभावित करने वाले कारकों की व्याख्या कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India. (Answer in 150 words)
Q4.
भारत में कृषि वस्तुओं की आपूर्ति श्रृंखला प्रबंधन के क्षेत्र तथा महत्त्व की विस्तार से व्याख्या कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India. (Answer in 150 words)
Q5.
भारत में संलयन ऊर्जा कार्यक्रम का पिछले कुछ दशकों में निरंतर क्रमिक-विकास हुआ है। अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संलयन ऊर्जा परियोजना – अंतर्राष्ट्रीय तापनाभिकीय प्रायोगिक रिएक्टर (आई टी ई आर) में भारत के योगदान का उल्लेख कीजिए। वैश्विक ऊर्जा के भविष्य के लिए इस परियोजना की सफलता के क्या निहितार्थ होंगे ? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
The fusion energy programme in India has steadily evolved over the past few decades. Mention India's contributions to the international fusion energy project - International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). What will be the implications of the success of this project for the future of global energy? (Answer in 150 words)
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The exam is the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.
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The year is 2025.
Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?
The examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
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This is the General Studies Paper - III.
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The maximum marks for this paper are 250.
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The time allowed is three hours.