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  1. 2017 · GS3 · 10 marksAccount for the failure of the manufacturing sector to achieve the goal of labour-intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports.
  2. 2017 · GS3 · 15 marksGive an account of the growth and development of nuclear science and technology in India. What is the advantage of the fast breeder reactor programme in India?
  3. 2017 · GS3 · 10 marksAmong several factors for India’s potential growth, the savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?
  4. 2017 · GS3 · 15 marksClimate Change’ is a global problem. How will India be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India be affected by climate change?
  5. 2017 · GS3 · 15 marksIn December 2004, a tsunami brought havoc on 14 countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for the occurrence of the Tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
  6. 2017 · GS3 · 10 marksExamine the developments of Airports in India through Joint Ventures under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard?
  7. 2017 · GS3 · 10 marksIndia has achieved remarkable successs in unmanned space missions including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter Mission, but has not ventured into manned space missions, both in terms of technology and logistics? Explain critically
  8. 2017 · GS3 · 15 marks“Industrial growth rate has lagged in the overall growth of Gross-Domestic-Product (GDP) in the post-reform period” Give reasons. How far are the recent changes in Industrial Policy capable of increasing the industrial growth rate?
  9. 2017 · GS3 · 15 marksWhat are the major reasons for declining rice and wheat yield in the cropping system? How crop diversification is helpful to stabilise the yield of the crop in the system?
  10. 2017 · GS3 · 10 marksNot many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.
  11. 2017 · GS3 · 15 marksMob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence.
  12. 2017 · GS3 · 10 marksThe north-eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyse the major reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this region
  13. 2017 · GS3 · 15 marksOne of the intended objectives of the Union Budget 2017-18 is to ‘transform, energise and clean India’. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 2017-18 to achieve the objective.
  14. 2017 · GS3 · 10 marksDiscuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it.
  15. 2017 · GS3 · 10 marksWhat are the reasons for the poor acceptance of cost effective small processing units? How will the food processing unit be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?
  16. 2017 · GS3 · 15 marksWhat are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyse and suggest measures for inclusive growth.
  17. 2017 · GS3 · 15 marksThe scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding?
  18. 2017 · GS3 · 10 marksStem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments?
  19. 2017 · GS3 · 15 marksHow do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?
  20. 2017 · GS3 · 10 marksExplain various types of revolutions, that took place in agriculture after the Independence of India. How have these revolutions helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?
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