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GENERAL STUDIES (PAPER-III)
‘Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
‘There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
All questions are compulsory.
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.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to,
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be
clearly struck off.
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Answer_all the following questions. Each question is to be answered in not more than 200
words. Each question carries equal marks,
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2a Bara & fe afta 8
How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the
Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the
country? 12%
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‘feta 8?
Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and
status of gender budgeting in the Indian context? 12%
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wee Fi)
Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is necessary for bringing unbanked to the
institutional finance fold. Do you agrce with this for financial inclusion of the poorer
section of the Indian society? Give arguments to justify your opinion. 12%
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cet Seura H achath Wri? to yo sixe to TG ako Fo SA Hho Co Gre freee a wean Sead a
fay wh mega aire
What are ‘Smart Cities’? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it
increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for ‘Smart Villages’ in the light of
PURA and RURBAN Mission. 12%
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Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is gap
between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for
increasing actual FDIs in India. 12%
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a Sift a1 aoe #8 % sae gargs
Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and useless
manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these
challenges. 12%
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What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the
water-use efficiency. 12%
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What is allelopathy? Discuss its role in major cropping systems of irrigated agriculture. 12%
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a fata Ai
Discuss the role of land reforms in agricultural development, Identify the factors that
were responsible for the success of land reforms in India. 12%
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Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need for
crop insurance and bring out the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY). 12%
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var seria erie (Ueto fo Ho) we cata rien & nes oA fader daa A Am
Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining
to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National
Programme on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). 12%
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arnfser-snfdas fare 4 fra wan weraH yaT 2?
Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the
application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development? 12%
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Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the
salient features of Indian Government's Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the
scope of its application in the development process of the country. 12%
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face dian 81 fare Ft aa vieisrnel & vena & waa ga dard wt aa wel a fee Gere TE saa
wat Afra
Rehabilitation of human settlements is one of the important environmental impacts
which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures
suggested for mitigation of this impact while proposing major developmental projects. 124
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‘The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the years.
Discussing the reasons for urban floods, highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to
reduce the risk during such events. 12%
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With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss
the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of the recent incidents of cloudbursts
in many places of Uttarakhand. 12%
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‘The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with armed
action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions. 12%
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“Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades.”
Analyze the above statement, 12%
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Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with
some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border
management. 12%
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Use of Internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a major
security concern. How have these been misused in the recent past? Suggest effective
guidelines to curb the above threat. 12%
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