GS1 · Topic
Population
Population growth, composition, demographic dividend and ageing.
28 UPSC Mains GS1 questions on Population that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2020–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Analyze the influence of globalization on migration patterns in India. What are the economic and social implications of increased internal and international migration?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
GlobalisationPopulation
Discuss the concept of healthy active ageing in the context of demographic shifts in India. How does it contribute to social inclusion?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
PopulationSocial Empowerment
The pace of demographic transition varies across different states of India making population growth a double-edged sword. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
PopulationDiversity of India
How are changing family structures and migration trends increasingly leading to the social isolation of the elderly in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PopulationSalient Features
Socio-cultural factors more than economic factors influence women migration patterns in India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
WomenUrbanization
Establish the primacy of demography in location of different types of industries with examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
IndustryPopulation
India’s improvement over the multidimensional poverty index juxtaposes performance in global hunger index. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
PovertyPopulation
How can the demographic transition in the southern states, marked by low fertility rates and an aging population, impact the region's economic growth and social welfare policies?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
PopulationEmployment
Explain the significance of population education in light of India's status as the world's most populous nation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Population
"Migration is a vital livelihood strategy for rural households in developing countries like India." Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
UrbanizationPopulation
How do unplanned urbanization and unabated rural-urban migration contribute to the multiple woes faced by Indian metropolises?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
UrbanizationPopulation
Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on youth in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
GlobalisationEmployment
Population composition, rather than population size, is more critical determinant of development trajectory of a country. Examine. Also discuss the desirability of raising legal age of marriage for women to stabilize population size.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
PopulationWomen
“Migration affects women differently.” Analyze the gendered dimensions of both internal and international migration in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
WomenUrbanization
Do you agree that the demographic situation is weighing down growth and development in India? Illustrate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Population
Do you think the time is ripe for India to enact a Population law for its regulation? Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Population
Discuss the impact of globalization on migration pattern in India and highlight its economic and social implications.
150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
GlobalisationUrbanization
India is expected to have the largest working-age population in the world by 2030 and it cannot afford low participation of women in the workforce anymore. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
WomenPopulation
Discuss inter-generational transmission of poverty in India and give recommendations that could be considered useful to combat it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PovertyPopulation
Nearly 55% of the population in India is of working age along with 8% elderly population this is set to increase to nearly 16% by 2050 as per some reports.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PopulationSocial Empowerment
National Family Health Survey - 5 has revealed that India has achieved replacement level fertility, but challenges related to demography still persist. Analyze these challenges and suggest remedial policy measures to address these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Population
What is care economy? Highlight the challenges associated with it and mention the steps taken to address them in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
PopulationSocial Empowerment
The trend of population stabilization observed in southern Indian states contrasts sharply with the ongoing growth in northern states. Critically analyze the underlying reasons for this difference. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Population
What accounts for the relatively more favorable sex ratio for women among Scheduled Tribes compared to Scheduled Castes?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PopulationTribals
What do you understand by the term 'demographic dividend'? Highlighting the challenges the country faces in realizing the potential of its favourable demography, suggest corrective measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PopulationEmployment
Examine the challenges posed by the phenomenon of brain drain on India in the context of rapid globalization and intense competition for talent.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
GlobalisationEmployment
What are the factors that influence population growth in the country? In this perspective, examine the relevance and need of raising the minimum marriageable age of women for population development.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
PopulationWomen
As fertility rates decline in India, future demographic concerns center around an ageing population and a weak social security system. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PopulationPoverty