UPSC Mains · GS II · Topic

SC, ST and OBC

4 UPSC Mains GS II questions on SC, ST and OBC, 2018 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on SC, ST and OBC toppers answered.

  1. 2026 Q5Do constitutional bodies like the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) possess adequate enforcement powers to secure substantive social equality ? Suggest measures to enhance their institutional effectiveness.10 marks · 150 words
  2. 2026 Q6Does India’s tribal development policy reflect the aspirations for a socially grounded and equity-based governance ? Justify your answer.10 marks · 150 words
  3. 2022 Q5Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body.10 marks · 150 words
  4. 2018 Q2Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine.10 marks · 150 words

Other GS II topics

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

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