CS (Main) Exam 2020 General Studies Paper III Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2020
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 20
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (Main) Exam
Year 2020
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 from the UPSC CS (Main) Exam, 2020. The paper is designed to test candidates' understanding of complex issues related to inclusive growth, sustainable development, economics, science and technology, and environmental policies. It consists of 20 descriptive questions, with answers to the first ten questions to be provided in approximately 150 words and the remaining ten in approximately 250 words. The total maximum marks for this paper are 250, and candidates are allowed three hours to complete it. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a good rank in the Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Inclusive Growth
  • Sustainable Development
  • Inter-generational Equity
  • Intra-generational Equity
  • Potential GDP
  • GDP Determinants
  • Agricultural Marketing
  • Agricultural Transport
  • Food Processing Sector
  • Farmer's Income
  • Nanotechnology
  • Health Sector
  • Science and Technology
  • Agriculture Technologies
  • Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
  • EIA Notification 2020
  • EIA Notification 2006
  • Water Conservation
  • Water Security
  • Jal Shakti Abhiyan

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (Main) Exam 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

  • CS (Main) Exam 2020 General Studies Paper I
  • CS (Main) Exam 2020 General Studies Paper II
  • CS (Main) Exam 2020 Optional Subject Papers
  • CS (Main) Exam 2019 General Studies Paper III
  • CS (Main) Exam 2020 General Studies Paper III Answer Key
  • UPSC CS (Main) Exam Syllabus
  • General Studies Syllabus for UPSC Mains
  • UPSC GS Paper III Syllabus

Instructions

  • इसमें बीस प्रश्न दिए गए हैं जो हिन्दी एवं अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हैं।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू॰ सी॰ ए॰) 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 प्रश्न संख्या 11 से 20 तक का उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए।
  • प्रश्नों में इंगित शब्द-सीमा को ध्यान में रखिए।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः 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 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 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.

(a) समावेशी संवृद्धि एवं संपोषणीय विकास के परिप्रेक्ष्य में, आंतर्पीढ़ी एवं अंतर्पीढ़ी साम्या के विषयों की व्याख्या कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development. (Answer in 150 words)

Q2.

(a) संभाव्य स० घ० उ० (जी० डी० पी०) को परिभाषित कीजिए तथा उसके निर्धारकों की व्याख्या कीजिए। वे कौन-से कारक हैं, जो भारत को अपने संभाव्य स० घ० उ० (जी० डी० पी०) को साकार करने से रोकते रहे हैं? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
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)

Q3.

(a) भारत में कृषि उत्पादों के परिवहन एवं विषणन में मुख्य बाधाएँ क्या हैं? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India? (Answer in 150 words)

Q4.

(a) देश में खाद्य प्रसंस्करण क्षेत्र की चुनौतियाँ एवं अवसर क्या हैं? खाद्य प्रसंस्करण को प्रोत्साहित कर कृषकों की आय में पर्याप्त वृद्धि कैसे की जा सकती है? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
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)

Q5.

(a) नैनोटेक्नोलॉजी से आप क्या समझते हैं और यह स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्र में कैसे मदद कर रहा है? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in health sector? (Answer in 150 words)

Q6.

(a) विज्ञान हमारे जीवन में गहराई तक कैसे गुथा हुआ है? विज्ञान-आधारित प्रौद्योगिकियों द्वारा कृषि में उत्पन्न हुए महत्त्वपूर्ण परिवर्तन क्या है? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
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)

Q7.

(a) पर्यावरण प्रभाव आकलन (ई० आइ० ए०) अधिसूचना, 2020 प्रारूप मौजूदा ई० आइ० ए० अधिसूचना, 2006 से कैसे भिन्न है? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006? (Answer in 150 words)

Q8.

(a) जल संरक्षण एवं जल सुरक्षा हेतु भारत सरकार द्वारा प्रवर्तित जल शक्ति अभियान की प्रमुख विशेषताएँ क्या हैं? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए)
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)

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What is the name of the exam and paper?

The exam is the CS (Main) Exam, 2020, and the paper is General Studies Paper - III.

Who conducts the CS (Main) Exam?

The CS (Main) Exam is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

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

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

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

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

How many questions are there in General Studies Paper - III?

There are twenty questions in General Studies Paper - III.

What is the question format for this paper?

This paper consists of descriptive questions. Answers to the first 10 questions should be in 150 words, and answers to questions 11-20 should be in 250 words.

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