UPSC Mains PYQ
UPSC Mains Society Questions
19 Society questions from previous UPSC Mains papers, useful for identifying recurring themes and practising answers.
- Questions
- 19
- Years covered
- 2018–2025
- Exam years
- 3
- With answers
- 19
Society questions by year
UPSC Mains Society Questions
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Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the major causes of poverty. Discuss in the context of ‘paradox of poverty’. (Answer in 250 words)
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Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries. (Answer in 150 words)
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What is the concept of a 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate. (Answer in 150 words)
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Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? (Answer in 150 words)
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Inter caste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)
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In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive? (Answer in 150 words)
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What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India? (Answer in 250 words)
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Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment. (Answer in 250 words)
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Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family? (Answer in 250 words)
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Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities. (Answer in 250 words)
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