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UPSC CSE MAINS PAST 10 YEARS TOPIC WISE QUESTIONS
TOPIC : SOCIAL JUSTICE (GS 2)
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UPSC CSE Mains Past 10 Years – Social Justice
UPSC CSE MAINS PAST 10 YEARS TOPIC WISE QUESTIONS
TOPIC: Social Justice
2022
1. The Gati Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the Government and the private
sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Explain.
2. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense
sensitization of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment
3. Reforming the Government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a
progressive step, but it has limitations. Comment
4. Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and un employment to serve
the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss
5. Do you agree with the views that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development
reduces the importance of community participation in the development progress. Ju stify your
answer.
2021
6. “Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality. poverty and malnutrition to be broken through
microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.
7. “Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude
towards women and the feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women education
and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu?”
8. “Besides being a moral imperative of Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary pre-
condition for sustainable development.” Analyze.
9. “Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure
diversity, equity and inclusiveness.”
10. 11. Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, couple with lack of Information and
Communication Technology(ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with
justification.
2020
11. Micro-Finance as an anti-poverty vaccine is aimed at asset creation and income security of
the rural poor in India”. Evaluate the role of Self-Help Groups in achieving the twin objectives of
empowering women in rural India.
12. National Education Policy is in conformity with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (2030). It intends to
restructure and reorient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement.
2019
13. There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The
shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on non -food
essential items squeezing their food budget – Elucidate.
14. The need for cooperation among various service sector has been an inherent component of
development discourse. Partnership bridges bring the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion
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a culture of ‘Collaboration’ and ‘team spirit’. In the light of statements above examine India’s
Development process.
15. Despite Consistent experience of high growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human
development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive.
2018
16. Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads to problems of
overlapping jurisdiction and duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an
umbrella Human Rights Commission? Argue your case.
17. The Citizen’s Charter is an ideal instrument of organisational transparency and accountability, but it
has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of
the Citizen’s Charters.
18. Appropriate local community level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for
All’ in India. Explain.
2017
19. The emergence of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady
withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the role of the SHGs in
developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs.
(250 words)
20. Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectivenes s,
which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms
are required in Civil Services. Comment
21. How do pressure groups influence the Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that
informal pressure groups have emerged as more powerful than formal pressure groups in recent
years? (150 words)
2016
22. In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal,
political, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.
23. Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and
primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance?
24. “Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more
educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to
enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable?
25. Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio -economic
development in India.” Comment.
2015
26. The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it internationally
competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the
quality of higher and technical education in the country? Discuss.
27. How can the role of NGOs be strengthened in India for development works relating to protection of
the environment? Discuss throwing light on the major constraints.
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28. Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in
poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to urban and rural
poverty indicators.
29. Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the
private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viab le alternatives would you suggest?
2014
30. An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation’s glory; victors are showered
with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored
talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement.
31. Should the premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more
academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode/criteria of se lection of students.
Discuss in light of the growing challenges.
32. The penetration of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in development
programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine.
2013
33. The legitimacy and accountability of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and their patrons, the micro -finance
outfits, need systematic assessment and scrutiny for the sustained success of the concept. Discuss.
34. Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success
of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same.
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