Part of the General Studies-III question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains.
A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 10 questions on Water Resources & Alternative Technologies for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-III. 6 of them have been set in an actual paper — the years and exams are printed against each (2024, 2020, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2023). The rest are practice questions on the same syllabus points.
Previous year questions
| No. | Question | Asked in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies citing their key merits and demerits. | UPSC Mains GS-III 2024 15m,250w |
| 2 | What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security? | UPSC Mains GS-III 2020 — |
| 3 | Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment. | UPSC Mains GS-III 2017 — |
| 4 | The Namami Gange and National mission for clean Ganga (NMCG) programmes and causes of mixed results from the previous schemes. What quantum leaps can help preserve the river Ganga better than incremental inputs? | UPSC Mains GS-III 2015 — |
| 5 | Enumerate the National Water Policy of India. Taking river Ganges as an example, discuss the strategies which may be adopted for river water pollution control and management. What are the legal provisions for management and handling of hazardous wastes in India? | UPSC Mains GS-III 2013 — |
| 6 | The World is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies citing their key merits and demerits. | OPSC OAS Mains 2023 20m,300w – Group B |
Practice questions
| No. | Question | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Discuss the causes and consequences of the Odisha Famine of 1866. | — |
| 8 | What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security? How can it be strengthened? | — |
| 9 | Discuss the advantages and environmental impact of river linking projects in India. | — |
| 10 | Coastal zone management inculcates the synchronization of development & environmental social goals. Examine. | — |