UPSC Mains · GS II · Topic

Indian Diaspora

4 UPSC Mains GS II questions on Indian Diaspora, 2017 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Indian Diaspora toppers answered.

  1. 2026 Q19“India’s global diaspora acts as a living bridge, as a critical economic factor and knowledge network in transforming cultural heritage into geopolitical influence and strategic leverage worldwide.” Critically examine this statement.15 marks · 250 words
  2. 2023 Q10Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its economic and political benefits for India.10 marks · 150 words
  3. 2020 Q10‘Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries’. Comment with examples.10 marks · 150 words
  4. 2017 Q20Indian diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries’ economy and society. Appraise the role of Indian diaspora in South-East Asia in this context.15 marks · 250 words

Other GS II topics

Bilateral RelationsCentre-State RelationsChildrenCitizen Charters and Grievance RedressCivil ServicesComparative ConstitutionsConstitutional BodiesConstitution and Basic StructureCorruption and ProbityEducationE-GovernanceElections and RepresentationExecutiveFederalism

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