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UPSC Civil society PYQ with Answers

5 solved Civil society questions from previous UPSC papers, each with an answer and explanation.

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Questions: 5
Years covered: 2017–2025
Exam years: 5
With answers: 5

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UPSC Civil society PYQ with Answers

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Q1 2025 Mains GS2

Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify. (Answer in 150 words)

Answer explanation
Civil Society Organizations occupy the space between citizen, market and State; criticism of government does not make them inherently anti-State.…

Civil societyGovernanceNon-state actors
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Q2 2024 Mains GS2

Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment. (Answer in 150 words)

Answer explanation
Introduction Public charitable trusts occupy the space between State, market and community, mobilising private resources for public purposes.…

Civil societyGovernanceInclusive development
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