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Answer all the questions in NOT MORE THAN 200 words each. Contents of the answer are
more important than its length. All questions carry equal marks. 12 — x 20=250
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W , ^rai | I ^ T T 37N feRR ^ W T cT f ? 3 ^ % m ^ R % c T ^ ^ f^ cT
I
The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as
jobless growth. Do you agree with this view ? Give arguments in favour of
your answer. 12—
2
Q2. jrrtfa r SNf 3 % f t t c srk str 3 t « rt ^ w ^ ^mT^n
t I *rK?T3^T ^ slo p e ft 3 t fa fc r ^ ^ ^ p e r f I
Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and 
income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this
sector in India. 12—
2
Q3. W cT 3 S J T W i % 3 t a 3 T F F R « p t
t o n f % ^ sTei'mchid «h M t , tot
® R o R T % T ^ T F T T ? ^T% W-felW |
In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has 
made agriculture non-viable for a majority of farmers, should contract 
farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture ? Critically evaluate the
pros and cons. 12—
2
Q4. H fte r S fK c f cbl4sW Oft 3cMK*dl sffc 3 T R T 3 fa tfT M l
^ 3 t o t f ?
How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm 
productivity and income ? What steps has the Government taken in this
regard ? 12 —
2
Q5. ?rm stwt % ^t c t w r fW
% 3P^R hIW h ^^kT T | ? xfrrf |
In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer
(DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India ? Discuss. 12 —
2
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There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
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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 
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C-AVZ-O-TTDZ
wtff w f f & 3m ffiry ifjrc&F200 / j m 3 &* £ t
# 3 j fm i w r^ y y fi / w ftw ff £ m n 3 7^ i /
Answer all the questions in NOT MORE THAN 200 words each. Contents of the answer are
more important than its length. All questions carry equal marks. 12 — x 20=250
2
Q l. -m % 3 *TM 3 3 T T $ N » €r S J f f c T % cfk
W , ^rai | I ^ T T 37N feRR ^ W T cT f ? 3 ^ % m ^ R % c T ^ ^ f^ cT
I
The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as
jobless growth. Do you agree with this view ? Give arguments in favour of
your answer. 12—
2
Q2. jrrtfa r SNf 3 % f t t c srk str 3 t « rt ^ w ^ ^mT^n
t I *rK?T3^T ^ slo p e ft 3 t fa fc r ^ ^ ^ p e r f I
Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and 
income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this
sector in India. 12—
2
Q3. W cT 3 S J T W i % 3 t a 3 T F F R « p t
t o n f % ^ sTei'mchid «h M t , tot
® R o R T % T ^ T F T T ? ^T% W-felW |
In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has 
made agriculture non-viable for a majority of farmers, should contract 
farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture ? Critically evaluate the
pros and cons. 12—
2
Q4. H fte r S fK c f cbl4sW Oft 3cMK*dl sffc 3 T R T 3 fa tfT M l
^ 3 t o t f ?
How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm 
productivity and income ? What steps has the Government taken in this
regard ? 12 —
2
Q5. ?rm stwt % ^t c t w r fW
% 3P^R hIW h ^^kT T | ? xfrrf |
In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer
(DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India ? Discuss. 12 —
2
C-AVZ-O-TTDZ 2
Q 6. * T T C ? T 3 W I y^‘fc h < u | f^ R T ^ fcW T 3 ^ ^ ^ I^ T W R 3
W ^ T O T ^ f ?^ F T T m 3 ^ -e n f& T v F q # *T ^ cfT I ?
What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in 
developing the food processing industry in India ? Can e-commerce help in 
overcoming these bottlenecks ? 12
Q7. * T K c M % 3 ^ } e T T e r % 3 % 3 T F T R T 3 3 T tc ^ * f (^5M) 3 ^
f^T | sffc ^TcfFT-^ig^R 3Tk W* % W ^ ^ t I
* 4 s 0 c b < U | ^ T T % T ju ff ^ B T |
Craze for gold in Indians has led to a surge in import of gold in recent years 
and put pressure on balance of payments and external value of rupee. In view 
of this, examine the merits of the Gold Monetization Scheme. 12
Q 8. “ ‘* T K ? T 3 «HT^’ cbl4sCT ^ <H 4>ddl, ‘cb^ld ^ T R c T ’ < * > i4 s CT 3Tft 3T F J tT 3R ^ST k!
m m \ ^ ^cft t l” -^FRcT xpcff I
“Success of ‘Make in India’ programme depends on the success of ‘Skill India’ 
programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments. 12
Q9. ^ ffc 3 W T c T F T r f t 3 ? fc c ^ F f T e T % M c H % WT c b K = h ^ f T
¦ H ^ c l f > ? "^T 3 T ^ frT % dl'il'M "f^^T d rH I< ;= b ) 3[fc < 5 £ llJ l % feT^ ^TT fnl^dl^
t ?
To what factors can the recent dramatic fall in equipment costs and tariff of 
solar energy be attributed ? What implications does the trend have for the 
thermal power producers and the related industry ? 12
Q 10. | fcP^f snfsfo # T ( T ^ .# g .) fa=bw, fM M w
3fk ^ WVR f I w ^WT^Icn ^ T T R T c I T ^ W Tc^
3 ^ ^ ^N5W«bdl I I ^3|«b 3?k WTFR % W T 3
eft U4>ddl ^TFT ^ ^ ^ |
There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a 
tool of industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognizing this 
potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs requires augmentation. Discuss 
the issues plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing 
laws and administration. 12
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3T S W T / GENERAL STUDIES 
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Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions:
There are TWENTY questions printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
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The number of marks carried by each question is indicated against it.
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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.
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C-AVZ-O-TTDZ
wtff w f f & 3m ffiry ifjrc&F200 / j m 3 &* £ t
# 3 j fm i w r^ y y fi / w ftw ff £ m n 3 7^ i /
Answer all the questions in NOT MORE THAN 200 words each. Contents of the answer are
more important than its length. All questions carry equal marks. 12 — x 20=250
2
Q l. -m % 3 *TM 3 3 T T $ N » €r S J f f c T % cfk
W , ^rai | I ^ T T 37N feRR ^ W T cT f ? 3 ^ % m ^ R % c T ^ ^ f^ cT
I
The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as
jobless growth. Do you agree with this view ? Give arguments in favour of
your answer. 12—
2
Q2. jrrtfa r SNf 3 % f t t c srk str 3 t « rt ^ w ^ ^mT^n
t I *rK?T3^T ^ slo p e ft 3 t fa fc r ^ ^ ^ p e r f I
Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and 
income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this
sector in India. 12—
2
Q3. W cT 3 S J T W i % 3 t a 3 T F F R « p t
t o n f % ^ sTei'mchid «h M t , tot
® R o R T % T ^ T F T T ? ^T% W-felW |
In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has 
made agriculture non-viable for a majority of farmers, should contract 
farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture ? Critically evaluate the
pros and cons. 12—
2
Q4. H fte r S fK c f cbl4sW Oft 3cMK*dl sffc 3 T R T 3 fa tfT M l
^ 3 t o t f ?
How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm 
productivity and income ? What steps has the Government taken in this
regard ? 12 —
2
Q5. ?rm stwt % ^t c t w r fW
% 3P^R hIW h ^^kT T | ? xfrrf |
In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer
(DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India ? Discuss. 12 —
2
C-AVZ-O-TTDZ 2
Q 6. * T T C ? T 3 W I y^‘fc h < u | f^ R T ^ fcW T 3 ^ ^ ^ I^ T W R 3
W ^ T O T ^ f ?^ F T T m 3 ^ -e n f& T v F q # *T ^ cfT I ?
What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in 
developing the food processing industry in India ? Can e-commerce help in 
overcoming these bottlenecks ? 12
Q7. * T K c M % 3 ^ } e T T e r % 3 % 3 T F T R T 3 3 T tc ^ * f (^5M) 3 ^
f^T | sffc ^TcfFT-^ig^R 3Tk W* % W ^ ^ t I
* 4 s 0 c b < U | ^ T T % T ju ff ^ B T |
Craze for gold in Indians has led to a surge in import of gold in recent years 
and put pressure on balance of payments and external value of rupee. In view 
of this, examine the merits of the Gold Monetization Scheme. 12
Q 8. “ ‘* T K ? T 3 «HT^’ cbl4sCT ^ <H 4>ddl, ‘cb^ld ^ T R c T ’ < * > i4 s CT 3Tft 3T F J tT 3R ^ST k!
m m \ ^ ^cft t l” -^FRcT xpcff I
“Success of ‘Make in India’ programme depends on the success of ‘Skill India’ 
programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments. 12
Q9. ^ ffc 3 W T c T F T r f t 3 ? fc c ^ F f T e T % M c H % WT c b K = h ^ f T
¦ H ^ c l f > ? "^T 3 T ^ frT % dl'il'M "f^^T d rH I< ;= b ) 3[fc < 5 £ llJ l % feT^ ^TT fnl^dl^
t ?
To what factors can the recent dramatic fall in equipment costs and tariff of 
solar energy be attributed ? What implications does the trend have for the 
thermal power producers and the related industry ? 12
Q 10. | fcP^f snfsfo # T ( T ^ .# g .) fa=bw, fM M w
3fk ^ WVR f I w ^WT^Icn ^ T T R T c I T ^ W Tc^
3 ^ ^ ^N5W«bdl I I ^3|«b 3?k WTFR % W T 3
eft U4>ddl ^TFT ^ ^ ^ |
There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a 
tool of industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognizing this 
potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs requires augmentation. Discuss 
the issues plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing 
laws and administration. 12
C-AVZ-O-TTDZ 3
Q ii. f^fcr-'M^T w fcraf afft < c J ffc g 3 1^rfcr-ft«?faT jmrftraft
3 m W f ? % ^eT W "3^ 71# ^T ^ ^ 3#T
3t t |.37r .t ^ .t ^t .t ^ . ^pfsFr ^ H K ?f ?rmf t , w ^ I
What do you understand by ‘Standard Positioning Systems’ and Precision 
Positioning Systems’ in the GPS era ? Discuss the advantages India perceives 
from its ambitious IRNSS programme employing just seven satellites. 12
Q12. ft^T T c*^F m % f , T % £ T C T t M R f^TT ^ T T
w m t ? ^ft irgisr TO Rt if 4 1 fd * srfc errn^
T«INK % fr ftr S P ^E T R 'S f f t 3 T F T « l < o l ^ r T % I
What are the areas of prohibitive labour that can be sustainably managed by 
robots ? Discuss the initiatives that can propel research in premier research 
institutes for substantive and gainful innovation. 12
Q13. m sF T ft c b l 4 c b < r 1 i q 1 % fan, <+dl^ #f^7T « T C F T ^ T O S T F T c T T T C f f a -O T m f t c T
^t^tt % rmrt ark m \
Discuss the advantages and security implications of cloud hosting of servers 
vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses. 12
Q14. ^ T R c T WrfoR W t feffel dl^O 20 ^
w j^ R t ^ w focT ^ H c b lO t, ^ % 3 r f c T ^ ^
#RIR F fftcT it t I d ls $ R | J | % srtffr
t % ms afk i
India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), which has a database 
containing formatted information on more than 2 million medicinal 
formulations is proving a powerful weapon in the country’s fight against 
erroneous patents. Discuss the pros and cons of making this database 
publicly available under open-source licensing. 12
Q15. ^W*ft Wf 3 T f c W U ftSR <w4*h1 Tt 3 T k ^ ^
^RT3Tt ^ ftfacT qftuTm l % I 3
JRM W F f, sfrte 4) j I< h 1 3^^fT ^ fT ^ T ^Bcft t ?
Discuss the Namami Gauge and National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) 
programmes and causes of mixed results from the previous schemes. What 
quantum leaps can help preserve the river Ganga better than incremental 
inputs ? 12
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3T S W T / GENERAL STUDIES 
III / Paper III
fifcifR < 1 wjw . * rV ?'/ ^
Time allowed: Three Hours
sjfm m 37&: 2 5 0
Maximum Marks: 250
% fc T T * 3 T J ^ ?T
tfh fT 3 7 7 7 ^ fft'cfl $fk f /
w ft W? $ /
w fe WT&37cfr 3V& w rf fa? W $ /
wrf & iffT z r ft mm 4 sm & & fr r -v w # faw w #, s ifc w mm m ? w
3 j$ W WT-W-3rK V - ) JT^W £ ^ § -^ 3 W 3 jf& W ftffe f977 W f & T T ^ T R T W T % r / jfgf& W m m &
drM ft aw faff mm $ w ? w w d f zfc fmft / 
w ff # tftm, w tfe fiftg t, w zgm w fcvr v h t i
3 7 $ T s f T r f t t f f Z T j ? 3 J T ^3 W T 3 7 7 7 V IE W J $ ^ 7 Z T W R T Wlf^ /
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 the questions are compulsory.
The number of marks carried by each question 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.
C-AVZ-O-TTDZ
wtff w f f & 3m ffiry ifjrc&F200 / j m 3 &* £ t
# 3 j fm i w r^ y y fi / w ftw ff £ m n 3 7^ i /
Answer all the questions in NOT MORE THAN 200 words each. Contents of the answer are
more important than its length. All questions carry equal marks. 12 — x 20=250
2
Q l. -m % 3 *TM 3 3 T T $ N » €r S J f f c T % cfk
W , ^rai | I ^ T T 37N feRR ^ W T cT f ? 3 ^ % m ^ R % c T ^ ^ f^ cT
I
The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as
jobless growth. Do you agree with this view ? Give arguments in favour of
your answer. 12—
2
Q2. jrrtfa r SNf 3 % f t t c srk str 3 t « rt ^ w ^ ^mT^n
t I *rK?T3^T ^ slo p e ft 3 t fa fc r ^ ^ ^ p e r f I
Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and 
income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this
sector in India. 12—
2
Q3. W cT 3 S J T W i % 3 t a 3 T F F R « p t
t o n f % ^ sTei'mchid «h M t , tot
® R o R T % T ^ T F T T ? ^T% W-felW |
In view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has 
made agriculture non-viable for a majority of farmers, should contract 
farming and land leasing be promoted in agriculture ? Critically evaluate the
pros and cons. 12—
2
Q4. H fte r S fK c f cbl4sW Oft 3cMK*dl sffc 3 T R T 3 fa tfT M l
^ 3 t o t f ?
How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm 
productivity and income ? What steps has the Government taken in this
regard ? 12 —
2
Q5. ?rm stwt % ^t c t w r fW
% 3P^R hIW h ^^kT T | ? xfrrf |
In what way could replacement of price subsidy with Direct Benefit Transfer
(DBT) change the scenario of subsidies in India ? Discuss. 12 —
2
C-AVZ-O-TTDZ 2
Q 6. * T T C ? T 3 W I y^‘fc h < u | f^ R T ^ fcW T 3 ^ ^ ^ I^ T W R 3
W ^ T O T ^ f ?^ F T T m 3 ^ -e n f& T v F q # *T ^ cfT I ?
What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain management in 
developing the food processing industry in India ? Can e-commerce help in 
overcoming these bottlenecks ? 12
Q7. * T K c M % 3 ^ } e T T e r % 3 % 3 T F T R T 3 3 T tc ^ * f (^5M) 3 ^
f^T | sffc ^TcfFT-^ig^R 3Tk W* % W ^ ^ t I
* 4 s 0 c b < U | ^ T T % T ju ff ^ B T |
Craze for gold in Indians has led to a surge in import of gold in recent years 
and put pressure on balance of payments and external value of rupee. In view 
of this, examine the merits of the Gold Monetization Scheme. 12
Q 8. “ ‘* T K ? T 3 «HT^’ cbl4sCT ^ <H 4>ddl, ‘cb^ld ^ T R c T ’ < * > i4 s CT 3Tft 3T F J tT 3R ^ST k!
m m \ ^ ^cft t l” -^FRcT xpcff I
“Success of ‘Make in India’ programme depends on the success of ‘Skill India’ 
programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments. 12
Q9. ^ ffc 3 W T c T F T r f t 3 ? fc c ^ F f T e T % M c H % WT c b K = h ^ f T
¦ H ^ c l f > ? "^T 3 T ^ frT % dl'il'M "f^^T d rH I< ;= b ) 3[fc < 5 £ llJ l % feT^ ^TT fnl^dl^
t ?
To what factors can the recent dramatic fall in equipment costs and tariff of 
solar energy be attributed ? What implications does the trend have for the 
thermal power producers and the related industry ? 12
Q 10. | fcP^f snfsfo # T ( T ^ .# g .) fa=bw, fM M w
3fk ^ WVR f I w ^WT^Icn ^ T T R T c I T ^ W Tc^
3 ^ ^ ^N5W«bdl I I ^3|«b 3?k WTFR % W T 3
eft U4>ddl ^TFT ^ ^ ^ |
There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a 
tool of industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognizing this 
potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs requires augmentation. Discuss 
the issues plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing 
laws and administration. 12
C-AVZ-O-TTDZ 3
Q ii. f^fcr-'M^T w fcraf afft < c J ffc g 3 1^rfcr-ft«?faT jmrftraft
3 m W f ? % ^eT W "3^ 71# ^T ^ ^ 3#T
3t t |.37r .t ^ .t ^t .t ^ . ^pfsFr ^ H K ?f ?rmf t , w ^ I
What do you understand by ‘Standard Positioning Systems’ and Precision 
Positioning Systems’ in the GPS era ? Discuss the advantages India perceives 
from its ambitious IRNSS programme employing just seven satellites. 12
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robots ? Discuss the initiatives that can propel research in premier research 
institutes for substantive and gainful innovation. 12
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Discuss the advantages and security implications of cloud hosting of servers 
vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses. 12
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India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), which has a database 
containing formatted information on more than 2 million medicinal 
formulations is proving a powerful weapon in the country’s fight against 
erroneous patents. Discuss the pros and cons of making this database 
publicly available under open-source licensing. 12
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Discuss the Namami Gauge and National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) 
programmes and causes of mixed results from the previous schemes. What 
quantum leaps can help preserve the river Ganga better than incremental 
inputs ? 12
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The frequency of earthquakes appears to have increased in the Indian 
subcontinent. However, India’s preparedness for mitigating their impact has 
significant gaps. Discuss various aspects. 12
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Human rights activists constantly highlight the view that the Armed Forces 
(Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is a draconian act leading to cases of 
human rights abuses by the security forces. What sections of AFSPA are 
opposed by the activists ? Critically evaluate the requirement with reference 
to the view held by the Apex Court. 12
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Religious indoctrination via digital media has resulted in Indian youth 
joining the ISIS. What is ISIS and its mission ? How can ISIS be dangerous 
for the internal security of our country ? 12
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The persisting drives of the Government for development of large industries 
in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the 
farmers who face multiple displacements. With Malkangiri and Naxalbari 
foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the Left Wing Extremism 
(LWE) doctrine affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and 
economic growth. 12
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