The UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper III evaluates candidates on Technology, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment, Biodiversity, Disaster Management and Internal Security. The paper carries 250 marks and consists of descriptive questions.
On this page, you can find the UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper III Question Paper 2023, official questions, exam pattern, question paper instructions, and the official UPSC PDF link.
UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper III Question Paper 2023: Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 |
| Paper | General Studies Paper III |
| Year | 2023 |
| Exam Stage | Main Examination |
| Maximum Marks | 250 |
| Time Allowed | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 20 |
| Question Type | Descriptive |
| Questions 1–10 | 150 Words • 10 Marks Each |
| Questions 11–20 | 250 Words • 15 Marks Each |
| Medium | Any language authorized by UPSC in the Admission Certificate |
Question Paper Instructions
- 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 the 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 each, whereas answers to Question Nos. 11 to 20 should be in 250 words each.
- 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.
UPSC CSE Mains GS Paper III Question Paper 2023
- Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard. (150 Words | 10 Marks)
- What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements. (150 Words | 10 Marks)
- How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it. (150 Words | 10 Marks)
- State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how the land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria. (150 Words | 10 Marks)
- Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to the privacy of the individual in the use of AI in healthcare? (150 Words | 10 Marks)
- Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage. (150 Words | 10 Marks)
- Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyze the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures. (150 Words | 10 Marks)
- What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India? (150 Words | 10 Marks)
- ‘Winning of Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism-affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir. (150 Words | 10 Marks)
- The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat. (150 Words | 10 Marks)
- Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements. (250 Words | 15 Marks)
- Distinguish between ‘care economy’ and ‘monetized economy’. How can the care economy be brought into the monetized economy through women empowerment? (250 Words | 15 Marks)
- Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions. (250 Words | 15 Marks)
- What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to the farm sector in India? Discuss the issues raised by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to agricultural subsidies. (250 Words | 15 Marks)
- The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly growing worldwide. How do electric vehicles contribute to reducing carbon emissions and what are the key benefits they offer compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles? (250 Words | 15 Marks)
- What is the main task of India’s third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the subsystems in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of the ‘Virtual Launch Control Centre’ at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre which contributed to the successful launch from Sriharikota. (250 Words | 15 Marks)
- Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few of India’s wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites. (250 Words | 15 Marks)
- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted a global sea level rise of about one metre by AD 2100. What would be its impact on India and the other countries in the Indian Ocean region? (250 Words | 15 Marks)
- What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give an account of the role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats. (250 Words | 15 Marks)
- Give the major sources of terror funding in India and the efforts being made to curtail these sources. In the light of this, also discuss the aim and objective of the ‘No Money for Terror (NMFT)’ Conference held in New Delhi in November 2022. (250 Words | 15 Marks)
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