UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 General Studies Paper III PDF

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 20
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2021
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 2021 General Studies Paper III assesses candidates' understanding of a wide range of subjects including economics, agriculture, science and technology, and environmental issues. This descriptive paper, conducted over three hours with a maximum of 250 marks, requires detailed answers within specified word limits. Aspirants can benefit from reviewing this paper to understand the depth and breadth of topics covered, the expected answer structure, and the marking scheme. It is a crucial resource for effective preparation for the Mains examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Economics
  • Budgeting
  • Capital Budget
  • Revenue Budget
  • Land Reforms
  • Agriculture
  • Water Crisis
  • Micro-irrigation
  • Air Defence Systems
  • S-400
  • Climate Change
  • COP26
  • Green Grid Initiative
  • International Solar Alliance (ISA)

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, 2021 - General Studies Paper - I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - General Studies Paper - II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - Optional Subject Papers
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2021 General Studies Paper III Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus
  • UPSC General Studies Paper III Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains GS Paper III Exam Pattern

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 का उत्तर 150 शब्दों में तथा प्रश्न संख्या 11 से 20 तक का उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए ।
  • 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.
  • Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
  • 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.

(a) भारत की सकल घरेलू उत्पाद (जी.डी.पी.) के वर्ष 2015 के पूर्व तथा वर्ष 2015 के पश्चात् परिकलन विधि में अन्तर की व्याख्या कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Explain the difference between computing methodology of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.

Q2.

(a) पूँजी बजट तथा राजस्व बजट के मध्य अन्तर स्पष्ट कीजिए । इन दोनों बजटों के संघटकों को समझाइए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets. (Answer in 150 words)

Q3.

(a) देश के कुछ भागों में भूमि सुधारों ने सीमांत और लघु किसानों की सामाजिक-आर्थिक स्थिति को सुधारने के लिए किस प्रकार सहायता की है ? (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers? (Answer in 150 words)

Q4.

(a) भारत के जल संकट के समाधान में, सूक्ष्म-सिंचाई कैसे और किस सीमा तक सहायक होगी ? (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India's water crisis? (Answer in 150 words)

Q5.

(a) S-400 हवाई रक्षा प्रणाली, विश्व में इस समय उपलब्ध अन्य किसी प्रणाली की तुलना में किस प्रकार से तकनीकी रूप से श्रेष्ठ है ? (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world? (Answer in 150 words)

Q6.

(a) नवम्बर, 2021 में ग्लासगो में विश्व के नेताओं के शिखर सम्मेलन में सी.ओ.पी. 26 संयुक्त राष्ट्र जलवायु परिवर्तन सम्मेलन में, आरम्भ की गई हरित ग्रिड पहल का प्रयोजन स्पष्ट कीजिए । अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय सौर गठबंधन (आई.एस.ए.) में यह विचार पहली बार कब दिया गया था ? (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए)
Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? (Answer in 150 words)

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

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This is the General Studies Paper - III.

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The maximum marks for this paper is 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is three hours.

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The questions in this paper are descriptive.

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