What is the word limit for short answer questions in Section A?

The word limit for each short answer question in Section A is 125 words.

What is the word limit for long answer questions in Section B?

The word limit for each long answer question in Section B is 200 words.

Are all questions compulsory in this paper?

Yes, all questions are compulsory in this paper.

In which languages are the questions printed?

The questions are printed in both Hindi and English.

Which conducting body releases this exam paper?

The exam paper is released by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is General Studies - III.

UPPSC 2025 General Studies Paper III Mains Question Paper PDF

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Uttar Pradesh Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2025

Year 2025
Conducted By UPPSC
Questions 20
Maximum Marks 200
Duration Three Hours
Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Mains Examination
Year	2025
Conducting Body	UPPSC
Paper	General Studies - III
Subject	General Studies
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	200
Number of Questions	20
Question Type	Mixed

This document contains the official question paper for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Mains Examination 2025, specifically Paper III - General Studies. The exam allows three hours to complete and is worth a maximum of 200 marks. It is divided into two sections: Section A with 10 short answer questions (125-word limit each) and Section B with 10 long answer questions (200-word limit each). All questions are compulsory and printed in both Hindi and English. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative and civil service positions in Uttar Pradesh, testing their knowledge across a broad spectrum of general studies topics relevant to the state and national context.

Major Topics Covered

Handicraft Industries in India
Industrialization and Development
Airports Construction
Unemployment in India
National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
Digital Payment Systems
Financial Inclusion
Jobless Growth
Indian Economy
Manufacturing Sector
Employment Elasticity
Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 9, 12, 13, 8)
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Growth
Biotechnology
Genome Editing
Agricultural Productivity
Climate Resilience

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for Combined State / Upper Subordinate Servi 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

UPPSC 2025 General Studies Paper I
UPPSC 2025 General Studies Paper II
UPPSC 2025 Optional Subject Paper I
UPPSC 2025 Optional Subject Paper II
UPPSC 2025 General Studies Paper III Answer Key
UPPSC Mains 2025 GS-III Solutions
UPPSC Mains Syllabus
UPPSC General Studies Syllabus

Instructions

प्रश्न-पत्र-III) GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER - III) निर्धारित समय : तीन घंटे अधिकतम अंक : 200 Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 200 विशेष अनुदेश / SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
नोट: (i) कुल 20 प्रश्न दिए गए हैं ।
खण्ड – अ में 10 प्रश्न लघु उत्तरीय हैं जिनके प्रत्येक उत्तर की शब्द-सीमा 125 तथा खण्ड - ब में 10 प्रश्न दीर्घ उत्तरीय हैं जिनके प्रत्येक उत्तर की शब्द-सीमा 200 निर्धारित है।
प्रश्न हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
(i) कुल 20 प्रश्न दिए गए हैं ।
(ii) सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं।
(iii) प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
(iv) प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द-सीमा को ध्यान में रखें।
(v) उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णत: काट दें। Note:

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. भारत में हस्तकला उद्योगों के सामने आने वाली प्रमुख चुनौतियों की पहचान कीजिए एवं इन चुनौतियों पर चर्चा कीजिए।
Identify the critical challenges faced by the handicraft industries in India and discuss their challenges.

Section B

Q1. विकास के निहितार्थ और पर्यावरण।
The implications of development and the environment.

Section C

Q1. भारत की विदेश नीति : गुटनिरपेक्षता से बहुध्रुवीय कूटनीति तक।
India's foreign policy : From non-alignment to multipolar diplomacy.

Section A

Q2. "नए विमानपत्तनों के निर्माण से भारत में औद्योगीकरण एवं विकास की राह आसान होगी।’’ परीक्षण कीजिए।
"Construction of new airports will facilitate industrialization and development in India." Examine.

Section B

Q2. बदलती वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था में नैतिकता का प्रश्न।
The issue of ethics in a changing global economy.

Section C

Q2. भूस्खलन : कितना मानवजनित कितना प्राकृतिक।
Landslides : How much Human-Induced, How much natural.

Section A

Q3. भारत में राष्ट्रीय प्रतिदर्श सर्वेक्षण कार्यालय (एन एस एस ओ) द्वारा विकसित बेरोज़गारी की अवधारणा पर चर्चा कीजिए।
Discuss the concept of unemployment in India as developed by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).

Section B

Q3. जैविक खेती : आवश्यकता या विवशता।
Organic farming : Necessity or compulsion.

Section C

Q3. नए भारत का स्वप्न और ग्रामीण विकास योजनाएँ।
The dream of New India and Rural Development Schemes.

Section A

Q4. डिजिटल भुगतान प्रणालियाँ भारत में वित्तीय समावेशन को कैसे बढ़ावा दे रही हैं ?
How are digital payment systems promoting financial inclusion in India?

Section A

Q5. ‘‘रोज़गारविहीन विकास’’ भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए एक बड़ी चिंता है। इस पृष्ठभूमि में, विनिर्माण क्षेत्र में ‘‘रोज़गार लोच की स्थिरता’’ के पीछे के कारणों का विश्लेषण कीजिए।
"Jobless Growth" is a major concern for the Indian economy. In this backdrop, analyze the reasons behind the "stagnation of employment elasticity" in the manufacturing sector.

Section A

Q6. भारत में समावेशी और सतत औद्योगीकरण (SDG-9) पर्यावरणीय स्थिरता (SDG-12, 13) को सुनिश्चित करते हुए आर्थिक विकास (SDG 8) को कैसे बढ़ावा दे सकता है ?
How can inclusive and sustainable industrialization (SDG 9) drive economic growth (SDG 8), while ensuring environmental sustainability (SDG 12, 13) in India?

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What is the name of the exam for which this question paper is intended?

This question paper is for the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Mains Examination.

What is the paper code for this General Studies paper?

The paper code for this General Studies paper is 55/GENERAL STUDIES-III.

What is the maximum marks for the General Studies - III paper?

The maximum marks for the General Studies - III paper is 200.

What is the time duration allowed for the General Studies - III paper?

The time allowed for the General Studies - III paper is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in the General Studies - III paper?

There are a total of 20 questions in the General Studies - III paper.

What are the sections in the General Studies - III paper?

The paper is divided into two sections: Section A (10 short answer questions) and Section B (10 long answer questions).

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Questions (page 2)

Q1. विकास के निहितार्थ और पर्यावरण। The implications of development and the environment.

Q1. भारत की विदेश नीति : गुटनिरपेक्षता से बहुध्रुवीय कूटनीति तक। India's foreign policy : From non-alignment to multipolar diplomacy.

Q2. बदलती वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था में नैतिकता का प्रश्न। The issue of ethics in a changing global economy.

Q2. भूस्खलन : कितना मानवजनित कितना प्राकृतिक। Landslides : How much Human-Induced, How much natural.

Q3. जैविक खेती : आवश्यकता या विवशता। Organic farming : Necessity or compulsion.

Q3. नए भारत का स्वप्न और ग्रामीण विकास योजनाएँ। The dream of New India and Rural Development Schemes.

Q4. डिजिटल भुगतान प्रणालियाँ भारत में वित्तीय समावेशन को कैसे बढ़ावा दे रही हैं ? How are digital payment systems promoting financial inclusion in India?

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Q1. विकास के निहितार्थ और पर्यावरण।
The implications of development and the environment.

Q1. भारत की विदेश नीति : गुटनिरपेक्षता से बहुध्रुवीय कूटनीति तक।
India's foreign policy : From non-alignment to multipolar diplomacy.

Q2. बदलती वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था में नैतिकता का प्रश्न।
The issue of ethics in a changing global economy.

Q2. भूस्खलन : कितना मानवजनित कितना प्राकृतिक।
Landslides : How much Human-Induced, How much natural.

Q3. जैविक खेती : आवश्यकता या विवशता।
Organic farming : Necessity or compulsion.

Q3. नए भारत का स्वप्न और ग्रामीण विकास योजनाएँ।
The dream of New India and Rural Development Schemes.

Q4. डिजिटल भुगतान प्रणालियाँ भारत में वित्तीय समावेशन को कैसे बढ़ावा दे रही हैं ?
How are digital payment systems promoting financial inclusion in India?