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15 Mar 2026
Full Length Tests
GS Paper 3
General Studies-3 (Full Length Test)
Section-A (Short Answer Questions)
1. Discuss the significance of the SDG India Index in tracking India’s progress towards the sustainable development goals (SDG). How does it help in policy formulation at the state level? 8
2. Discuss the key features of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). How does it aim to improve land governance in India? 8
3. Liberalization and globalization have transformed India's economic landscape but have also led to new challenges." Critically examine. 8
4. What is the concept of carbon farming? How can it contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and restoring ecosystems? 8
5. Discuss the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in fostering economic growth, employment generation and technology transfer. 8
6. How does DRDO contribute to strengthening India’s defense capabilities? 8
7. Differentiate between capital expenditure and revenue expenditure in the Union Budget. Why is balancing these two critical for economic growth? 8
8. Explain the concept of disguised unemployment and its prevalence in India's agricultural sector. Suggest measures to address this issue. 8
9. What is the objective of India’s Gaganyaan Mission and what are its likely benefits? 8
10. Discuss the impact of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in mitigating risks associated with crop failures. 8
Section-B (Long Answer Questions)
11. Discuss the key components of the National Livestock Mission. Analyze its impact on rural employment and entrepreneurship. 12
12. Analyze how Multimodal Logistics Park can reduce logistics cost and improve freight movement. 12
13. Discuss the features of Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme. How does it aim to support the micro food processing sector? 12
14. Analyze the major cybersecurity challenges faced by India. How prepared is the security infrastructure to tackle emerging threats from AI. 12
15. Examine the role of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in ensuring farmers’ welfare and food security. What are the challenges in its implementation? 12
16. How has the development of nanotechnology influenced agriculture, medicine, and environmental sustainability in India? 12
17. Discuss the impact of cross-border terrorism on India’s internal security and the measures required to strengthen border management and counter-terrorism operations. 12
18. Analyze the role of technology in improving disaster response and recovery efforts in India. 12
19. Critically examine the role of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes in reducing poverty in rural and urban India. 12
20. Discuss the key objectives and components of IndiaAI Mission. How can it help in establishing India as a global AI hub. 12
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