UPSC Mains 2019 GS III previous year questions

Q1 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 10 marks · Solution

Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the goods and services tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017.

Government Budgeting

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Q2 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 10 marks · Solution

Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments.

Indian Economy

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Q3 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 10 marks · Solution

How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production.

Indian Economy

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Q4 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 10 marks · Solution

Elaborate the impact of National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas.

Indian Economy

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Q5 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 10 marks · Solution

How was India benefitted from the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively?

Indian Economy

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Q6 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 10 marks · Solution

What is India's plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme?

Indian Economy

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Q7 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 10 marks · Solution

Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyze the impact of sand mining along the Indians coasts, citing specific examples.

Environment and Conservation

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Q8 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 10 marks · Solution

Vulnerability is an essential element for defining disaster impacts and its threat to people. How and in what ways can vulnerability to disasters be characterized? Discuss different types of vulnerability with reference to disasters.

Disaster Management

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Q9 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 10 marks · Solution

The banning of 'Jammat-e-Islami' in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize influence of OGWs.

Internal Security and Extremism

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Q10 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 10 marks · Solution

What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India.

Cyber Security and Money Laundering

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Q11 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 15 marks · Solution

It is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement.

Inclusive Growth

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Q12 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 15 marks · Solution

The public expenditure management is a challenge to the Government of India in context of budget making during the post liberalization period. Clarify it.

Government Budgeting

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Q13 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 15 marks · Solution

What are the reformative steps taken by the Government to make food grain distribution system more effective?

Indian Economy

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Q14 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 15 marks · Solution

Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.

Food Processing

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Q15 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 15 marks · Solution

How is the Government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies?

Indian Economy

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Q16 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 15 marks · Solution

How can biotechnology help to improve the living standards of farmers?

Crops, Irrigation and Marketing

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Q17 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 15 marks · Solution

Define the concept of carrying capacity of an ecosystem as relevant to an environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region.

Environment and Conservation

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Q18 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 15 marks · Solution

Disaster preparedness is the first step in any disaster management process. Explain how hazard zonation mapping will help disaster mitigation in the case of landslides.

Disaster Management

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Q19 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 15 marks · Solution

Indian Government has recently strengthened the anti-terrorism laws by amending the unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 and the NIA act. Analyze the changes in the context of prevailing security environment while discussing the scope and reasons for opposing the UAPA by human rights organizations.

Border Security and Organised Crime

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Q20 · UPSC 2019 · GS III · 15 marks · Solution

Cross-Border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the India-Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the challenges.

Border Security and Organised Crime

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