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14 Aug 2025
Full Length Tests
GS Paper 3
Day 52: Full Length Test 4
Question Paper Specific Instructions
- This paper contains Twenty questions.
- All questions are mandatory.
- 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.
Q.1.“Financial inclusion is the key that unlocks the gates to inclusive growth.”How has the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana(PMJDY) contributed to broadening financial access and promoting inclusive growth in India? (150 words)
Q.2.“Land reforms are a promise; digitization is the proof of delivery.”Discuss the role of technology in monitoring and enforcing the outcomes of land reform policies. (150 words)
Q.3.“From fragmented laws to unified Labour Codes.”How far can the consolidation ensure equitable protection for workers while fostering industrial growth? (150 words)
Q.4.“Manufacturing-led growth is central to India’s economic strategy.”How effectively do MSME-focused policies drive manufacturing-led economic growth in India? (150 words)
Q.5.Why does hunger persist in India despite surplus food stocks? Examine the role of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in addressing this issue. (150 words)
Q.6.“Value addition is the missing link in India’s agricultural value chain.” Discuss the role of food processing in achieving sustainable agri-economy growth. (150 words)
Q.7.” Maritime infrastructure is the supply chain’s circulatory system.”Assess the impact of modernizing India’s ports and logistics networks on export competitiveness and supply chain efficiency. (150 words)
Q.8.“India’s space journey has shifted from aspiration to application.” Examine the role of ISRO’s recent missions in improving governance and socio-economic development. (150 words)
Q.9."Atoms hold the promise of light, but also the shadow of risk."Critically examine India’s Nuclear Energy Mission in the context of achieving sustainable energy security. (150 words)
Q.10."A disaster ignored is a catastrophe invited."Critically analyse gaps in India’s disaster preparedness and response in light of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025. (150 words)
Q.11.“Unemployment is the shadow looming over India’s demographic dividend.”Critically examine the structural and cyclical causes of unemployment in India and their socio-economic consequences. (250 words)
Q.12."The future of irrigation lies in integration of technology, community, and ecology."
Discuss the role of participatory irrigation management (PIM) and modern technology in ensuring sustainable water governance. (250 words)Q.13.“Agricultural productivity underpins India’s food security and rural economy.”Critically examine how Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is expected to enhance crop yields, promote sustainable agriculture, and reduce regional disparities. (250 words)
Q.14.“Infrastructure is the skeleton of an economy; its fragility determines the nation’s posture.” Examine the current status of India’s infrastructure and its adequacy in meeting the demands of a $5 trillion economy. (250 words)
Q.15.“The indigenization of defence technology is crucial for India’s strategic autonomy.“Examine the current status of defence indigenization in India and assess the effectiveness of policies like Atmanirbhar Bharat in this domain. (250 words)
Q.16.“Artificial Intelligence is the new electricity, while Quantum Computing is the new engine."Examine how the integration of AI and quantum computing can reshape India’s economic growth trajectory. (250 words)
Q.17."The air we breathe is now an indicator of governance quality."Discuss the major causes of air pollution in Indian cities and evaluate the effectiveness of governmental policy interventions in addressing this challenge. (250 words)
Q.18."Mountains of waste are the monuments of our urban neglect."Examine the challenges of solid waste management in India in the context of rapid urbanisation and changing consumption patterns. (250 words)
Q.19."Data is the new oil, but it can also be the new dynamite." Examine the challenges of cybersecurity in India and suggest measures for a resilient digital infrastructure. (250 words)
Q.20.“In the shadow economy, organized crime and terrorism are often two sides of the same coin.” Examine the role of money laundering, hawala, and drug trafficking in financing terrorism in India. Propose robust measures for prevention and detection. (250 words)
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