Section A
UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper III PDF
- Year 2024
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 20
- Maximum Marks 250
- Duration Three Hours
- Languages Hindi & English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Civil Services (Main) Examination |
| Year | 2024 |
| 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 2024. The paper is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and carries a maximum of 250 marks, with a time limit of three hours. It consists of twenty descriptive questions, with specific word limits for answers to different question sets. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to assess their understanding of various socio-economic and environmental issues relevant to India and the world, and their ability to articulate comprehensive answers within given constraints.
Major Topics Covered
- Public Expenditure
- Social Services
- Inclusive Growth
- Food Inflation
- Monetary Policy
- RBI
- Land Reforms
- Millets
- Nutritional Security
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Patents
- Electronic Toll Collection
- Highway Technology
- Industrial Pollution
- River Water Pollution
- Environmental Issues
- Government Initiatives
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 2024 General Studies Paper I
- Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper II
- Civil Services Main 2024 Essay Paper
- Civil Services Main 2024 Optional Subject Papers
- Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper III Answer Key
- UPSC Civil Services Mains Syllabus
- General Studies Paper III Syllabus
- UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
Instructions
- इसमें बीस प्रश्न दिए गए हैं जो हिन्दी और 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 (क्यू० सी० ए०) 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.
- Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
- Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam for which this paper is conducted?
This paper is for the Civil Services (Main) Examination.
Which paper is this from the Civil Services (Main) Examination?
This is General Studies Paper - III.
What is the conducting body for the Civil Services Examination?
The conducting body is the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for General Studies Paper - III is 250.
What is the time duration allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.
How many questions are there in this paper?
There are twenty questions in this paper.