Social Sector Services

10 UPSC Mains GS II questions on Social Sector Services, 2016 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Social Sector Services toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q17Can the constitutional mandate of rights-based welfare be effectively realised in the context of non-integrated governance and minimal public investment ? Examine.15 marks · 250 words
2. 2026 Q18Should education be treated primarily as a welfare obligation of the state or as a strategic investment for building a globally competitive, knowledge-driven nation ? Critically evaluate.15 marks · 250 words
3. 2023 Q6The crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this inadequacy.10 marks · 150 words
4. 2023 Q18Skill development programmes have succeeded in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyse the linkages between education, skill and employment.15 marks · 250 words
5. 2021 Q18Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative model.15 marks · 250 words
6. 2019 Q6Despite 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.10 marks · 150 words
7. 2019 Q7There 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.10 marks · 150 words
8. 2018 Q17How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food as the main cause of hunger takes the attention away from ineffective human development policies in India?15 marks · 250 words
9. 2016 Q9Professor 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 ?12.5 marks · 200 words
10. 2016 Q16“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 ?12.5 marks · 200 words

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