Population

9 UPSC Mains GS I questions on Population, 2013 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Population toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q19Critically examine the challenges of demographic transition in contemporary India.15 marks · 250 words
2. 2025 Q17Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources.15 marks · 250 words
3. 2024 Q5Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.10 marks · 150 words
4. 2024 Q7What is the concept of a ‘demographic winter’? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2021 Q18Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail.15 marks · 250 words
6. 2019 Q9“Empowering women is the key to control population growth.” Discuss.10 marks · 150 words
7. 2015 Q9Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty OR poverty is the main cause of population increase in India.12.5 marks · 200 words
8. 2014 Q12Why do some of the most prosperous regions of India have an adverse sex ratio for women ? Give your arguments.10 marks · 150 words
9. 2013 Q17Critically examine the effect of globalization on the aged population in India.10 marks · 200 words

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination question papers, upsc.gov.in. Topics are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.