GS MAINS PAPER 2018 – NITHI IAS ANALYSIS
In series of 4 articles, we will be analysing GS Mains,2018 question papers and figure out how helpful NITHI IAS was/is in your preparation.
This article is Third of such four articles.
Bottom line of Mains 2018 General Studies Papers – NITHI IAS’s Coaching classes for Fresher and other students continue to be highly relevant and indispensable. Especially, the DNA & CI Classes.
Our Answer Writing Practice Sessions and tests have made great difference to mains answer writing.
GS PAPER 3 – Mains 2018
15 out of 20 Questions in GS PAPER – III can be fully answered by NITHI IAS Students.
1 question can be answered partially.
Few General comments:
1. The question paper was tough compared to rest of the GS Papers. S & T questions were most difficult to write about.
2. Not possible to write quality answers for all the 20 questions.
3. Answers to question numbers 1 to 10 should be written in 150 words and answers to question numbers 11 to 20 should be written in 250 words.
4. No change in overall word limit compared to 2017
Notes:
1. Answerability meaning: Students have sufficient material (NCERT + Handouts + Class notes) and discussion content from class to attempt the question
Questions
1. “Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”. Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Comment: The question indirectly is asking about India’s progress in renewable energy sector.
Answerability: 10 Marks
Source: Infrastructure Handout
2. Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long term Capital Gains Tax (LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in the Union Budget for 2018-2019. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: Budget 2018 Handout and DNA & CI Class discussions
3. What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the farmers from the low income trap? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: MSP Handout
4. Examine the role of supermarkets in supply chain management of fruits, vegetables and food items. How do they eliminate number of intermediaries? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: 0 Marks
5. Discuss the work of ‘Bose-Einstein Statistics’ done by Prof. Satyendra Nath Bose and show how it revolutionized the field of Physics. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: 0 Marks
6. What are the impediments in disposing the huge quantities of discarded solid wastes which are continuously being generated? How do we remove safely the toxic wastes that have been accumulating in our habitable environment? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: 5 Marks
Source: Urbanisation handout
7. What is wetland? Explain the Ramsar concept of ‘wise use’ in the context of wetland conservation. Cite two examples of Ramsar sites from India. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: Ecology & Environment Class notes
8. Sikkim is the first ‘Organic State’ in India. What are the ecological and economical benefits of Organic State? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: Pollution Handout
9. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: DNA & CI Class discussions
10. Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Answerability: Full 10 Marks
Source: Naxalism Handout
11. How are the principles followed by NITI Aayog different from those followed by the erstwhile planning commission in India? (15 marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: Social Justice Handout
12. How would the recent phenomena of protectionism and currency manipulations in world trade affect macroeconomic stability of India? (15 marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: DNA & CI Class Discussions (Multiple News Articles)
13. Assess the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivity and income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers? (15 marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: Social Justice Handout
14. How has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past? Elaborate the emphasis on millets production and consumption. (15 marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: MSP & Subsidies Handout
15. Why is there so much activity in the field of biotechnology in our country? How has this activity benefitted the field of biopharma? (15 marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: 0 Marks
16. With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy. (15 marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: Infrastructure Handout
17. How does biodiversity vary in India? How is the Biological Diversity Act,2002 helpful in conservation of flora and fauna? (15 marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: Biodiversity Handout
18. Describe various measures taken in India for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) before and after signing ‘Sendai Framework for DRR (2015-2030)’. How is this framework different from ‘Hyogo Framework for Action, 2005’? (15 marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: 0 Marks
19. Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cyber-crimes. The Justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and weaknesses of the Report relating to protection of personal data in cyber space? (15 marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: DNA & CI Classes
20. India’s proximity to two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such as gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What countermeasures should be taken to prevent the same? (15 marks, 250 Words)
Answerability: Full 15 Marks
Source: Border Management Handout