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UPPSC Mains 2020 GS III PYQ

Official questions in exam order — Section A (8 marks, 125 words) and Section B (12 marks, 200 words). Each answer will sit on one canonical WRAP URL.

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Section A · Q1 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

What do you understand by "leaving no one behind" with reference to sustainable development goals?

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Section A · Q2 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

What are the objectives of NITI Aayog? Explain its three-years action plan.

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Section A · Q3 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

"Indian food processing industry has not grown with the pace of developed countries." Discuss it.

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Section A · Q4 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

Explain the small-scale industries of Uttar Pradesh and discuss their role in the economy of the province.

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Section A · Q5 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

What are the causes of low agricultural productivity in India?

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Section A · Q6 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

What is 'S-CNG'? Describe its different uses.

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Section A · Q7 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

Critically examine the challenges of conservation of wild life.

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Section A · Q8 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

'Narco-Terrorism' is a threat to India's internal security. Discuss it.

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Section A · Q9 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

Analyse 'Money Laundering' and 'Human Trafficking' as non-traditional security challenges.

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Section A · Q10 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 8 marks · Solution

What is 'Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA)' in the security perspective of India?

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Section B · Q11 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the impact of globalisation on trade, employment (particularly women employment), equality of income and wealth distribution etc.

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Section B · Q12 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

Explain the welfare schemes of Uttar Pradesh Government and its role.

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Section B · Q13 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

What are the major challenges in reducing poverty and inequality in India?

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Section B · Q14 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

What is meant by 'Line of Poverty'? Explain the 'Poverty Alleviation' Programme of India.

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Section B · Q15 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

What are the objectives of National Manufacturing Policy? Critically examine the 'Make in India' and 'Start-up India' initiatives.

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Section B · Q16 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

Explain Science, Technology and Innovation Policy-2020.

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Section B · Q17 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

Explain the steps taken by the government to counter Naxalism in India.

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Section B · Q18 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

Describe in detail the issues of nuclear proliferation and the existing control mechanism.

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Section B · Q19 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

Explain the 'Higher Defence Organisation of India'.

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Section B · Q20 · UPPSC 2020 · UPGS3 · 12 marks · Solution

At present, in emerging security challenges, how can nuclear weapons be advantageous in India's security management? Explain.

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