HPAS 2016 GS3 Mains Question Paper

HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 1

Briefly explain the salient features of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 2

Explain the role of MGNREGS as an instrument for poverty eradication.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 3

Outline the role of the WTO as a facilitator for international trade.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 4

What is Demographic Dividend? Explain it in the Indian context.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 5

Explain the role of NITI Aayog in recent policy formulation in India.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 6

What are the main features of the Paris Agreement on climate change?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 7

Explain the concept of a Biosphere reserve.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 8

Write about the targets of the Indian government for the generation of renewable energy from different sources.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 9

What is the objective of the launch of the South Asian Satellite by India?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 10

List the various parameters used in preparing a Soil Health Card.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 11

In what way does tourism contribute to economic development in H.P.?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 12

How are farmers classified into various categories like marginal, small, medium, and large etc. in H.P.?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 13

What is the H.P. Forest Eco-system Climate Proofing Project?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 14

What major considerations have led the H.P. government to forgo the harnessing of nearly 3436 MW of harnessable hydropower in the state?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 15

What are the objectives of the Elementary Education policies of the H.P. Govt.?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 16

What is the ‘Make in India’ initiative? Does this initiative have the potential to transform India’s Manufacturing Sector? Explain critically.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 17

What do you understand by inclusive growth? What are the major policy initiatives undertaken by the Government of India for achieving inclusive growth?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 18

Explain the main characteristics of the Indian Economy as an emerging economy.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 19

Give an account of the strategies for the efficient use of irrigation water for sustainable agriculture practices.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 20

Discuss the salient features of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 21

What is the current status of nuclear energy programmes in India? Discuss the significance of the Indo-US nuclear deal.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 22

Explain the science of climate change. What are the factors responsible for climate change?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 23

Comment on the preposition that the economy of H.P. has constantly shown a shift from the agricultural sector to industry and services sectors in terms of contribution to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 24

What factors are responsible for the decline of bio-diversity in H.P.?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 25

Write a short note on H.P. state’s non-tax revenue sources. What percentage of total revenue receipts did it contribute during the 2016-17 fiscal year?

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 26

What were the main objectives of the demonetisation scheme of 2016? How far were these objectives achieved? Analyse critically its impacts on the Indian Economy.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 27

Highlight the main achievements of India’s space programme since its inception.

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HPAS 2016 GS3 Question 28

Describe the major milestones in land reforms in H.P. since 1951-52.

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