UPSC Mains question bank

GS2 · Social Justice · 10 marks

“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

“Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu?

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organisations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

Microfinancing was introduced in India as a solution to poverty and to empower Self Help Groups (SHGs). Despite its strong potential, the microfinance sector faces challenges related to accessibility in India. Analyse.

GS2 · Social Justice · 10 marks

Displacement of tribals and other marginalised communities has been one of the major consequences of the development process in India. Comment.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

Critically examine the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in protecting and promoting human rights in India.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

The policies that we adopt, and their effective implementation will ensure that the demographic dividend, a time-limited opportunity, becomes a boon for India”. Discuss.

GS2 · Social Justice · 10 marks

“Although increasing the legal age for marriage of women is a progressive step in achieving gender equality, it is more important to focus on the effective implementation of the existing policy frameworks and laws”. Discuss.

GS2 · Social Justice · 10 marks

About one-fifth of India’s total population will be aged (60+) by 2050. In this context, discuss how the elderly can be transformed into active participants in the Indian economy.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

Explain the interconnection between the climate crisis and rising food insecurity and suggest the measures to deal with these issues simultaneously.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

India’s long journey from chronic food shortage to surplus food producer offers several interesting lessons for other developing countries in the world. Discuss.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

Global Hunger Index 2021 rankings show a serious level of hunger and food insecurity in India. In this context, it is imperative that India take holistic measures to deal with the issue of food insecurity.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

Indian women have taken a great stride in all fields of activity, yet a lot remains to be achieved. In the light of the statement discuss the need to relook into various issues related to women's education especially higher education.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

‘Existing evidence from the Covid-19 pandemic provides a clear message that a neglect of public health systems can mean large-scale, avoidable losses of lives.’ Discuss the issues with Public Health systems. (250 Words).

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

Manual scavenging remains an embodiment of injustice and failure of India to follow Gandhian ideas. Discuss.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

The Covid-19 pandemic impacted women more than the men and further increased the gender gap. Discuss the statement.

GS2 · Social Justice · 10 marks

Harnessing demographic dividend for country's growth would require rural-centric policies. Discuss.

GS2 · Social Justice · 10 marks

Including more women in science and applied technologies is critical for the advancement of society. Discuss.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

Contrary to popular perception, India’s sex ratio at birth declined even as per capita income increased. Discuss.

GS2 · Social Justice · 10 marks

In India it is said that the wealth hierarchy mimics the caste hierarchy. In the light of this statement establish the relationship between caste and economic inequality in India and highlight the initiatives taken to address the caste inequality.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

“The skewed child sex ratio could upset the gains from a falling fertility rate in India.” In the light of the statement discuss the reasons and suggest solutions to address low child sex ratio.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

Health outcomes are the result of an interaction of forces ranging from the level of expertise of health personnel to the civic sense of a population. Comment.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

“The poverty line in India may not permit a comfortable existence, but allows above subsistence existence”. Critically examine the concept of poverty line in India.

GS2 · Social Justice · 10 marks

The government’s recent proposal to raise the legal age of marriage to 21 years for women is a step towards women empowerment. Critically analyse.

GS2 · Social Justice · 15 marks

Discuss the challenges of Model Land Leasing Act, 2016. Also, suggest measures that can be taken to protect the interest of small and marginal farmers in India.