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Paper
GS-III
Question
Q18
Marks
10M
Word Limit
250W
Directive: Discuss
Present multiple viewpoints in detail before a balanced conclusion.
Structure (10 marks · about 250 words)
This sub-point (Security challenges and their management in border areas) has been asked 12 times since 2013
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Paper
GS Paper III: Economy, Science & Technology, Environment
Subtopic
Security challenges and their management in border areas
Source
Official UPSC 2020 paper (verbatim)
Official UPSC syllabus: Security challenges and their management in border areas — linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
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This is a verbatim UPSC Mains 2020 GS-III question from the "Border Security & Organized Crime" area of the official syllabus. It carries 10 marks with a 250-word limit.
For a 10-mark question with a 250-word limit, decode the directive verb first, then structure your answer with a crisp introduction, 2–3 substantiated body points, and a forward-looking conclusion within the limit.