UPSC solved previous year questions

UPSC Social reform PYQ with Answers

5 solved Social reform questions from previous UPSC papers, each with an answer and explanation.

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5
Years covered
2017–2025
Exam years
3
With answers
5

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UPSC Social reform PYQ with Answers

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  1. Q2 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy: I. He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East. II. He desired his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. I only
    2. II only
    3. Both I and IIβœ“
    4. Neither I nor II
    Answer explanation

    Both I and II Raja Ram Mohan Roy had deep respect for traditional Eastern philosophical systems (especially Vedanta) while simultaneously advocating rationalism, scientific temper, and the principle of human dignity and social equality for…

    HistoryRaja ram mohan roySocial reform
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  2. Q3 2025 Prelims GS

    Who among the following was the founder of the 'Self-Respect Movement'?

    1. 'Periyar' E.V. Ramaswamy Naickerβœ“
    2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    3. Bhaskarrao Jadhav
    4. Dinkarrao Javalkar
    Answer explanation

    'Periyar' E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker The Self-Respect Movement was founded by E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker, popularly known as 'Periyar', in Tamil Nadu in the 1920s, aiming to promote social equality, rationalism, and to challenge caste-based…

    HistorySelf-respect movementSocial reform
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