Salient Features

11 UPSC Mains GS I questions on Salient Features, 2014 to 2024, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Salient Features toppers answered.

1. 2024 Q9Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.10 marks · 150 words
2. 2024 Q19Globalization 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?15 marks · 250 words
3. 2023 Q8Do you think marriage as a sacrament is loosing its value in Modern India?10 marks · 150 words
4. 2023 Q10Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2023 Q11What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?15 marks · 250 words
6. 2022 Q8Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work From Home’ on family relationships.10 marks · 150 words
7. 2021 Q20How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values ? Enumerate the changes taking place in it.15 marks · 250 words
8. 2020 Q19Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree ?15 marks · 250 words
9. 2019 Q8What makes the Indian society unique in sustaining its culture ? Discuss.10 marks · 150 words
10. 2017 Q11The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an important part at the present. Elaborate.15 marks · 250 words
11. 2014 Q13The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values. Discuss.10 marks · 150 words

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