GS1 · Topic
Poverty
Poverty, deprivation, measurement and development-related issues.
61 UPSC Mains GS1 questions on Poverty that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
Communalism gains strength from economic deprivation, and thrives in environments of social exclusion, creating fertile ground for discontent and division. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
SecularismPoverty
Slums are not 'problems' that have to be 'solved' - but are indeed a result of lopsided and vested urban policies covering infrastructure provision and socio-economic issues. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
UrbanizationPoverty
Discuss the intersection of class, gender, and geography in determining women's access to opportunities in the Indian service sector.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
WomenEmployment
What do you understand by the term 'urbanisation of poverty'? Also, explain how urban poverty differs from rural poverty in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
PovertyUrbanization
“Air pollution is as much an issue of equity and justice as it is an environmental one.” Elaborate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
PovertySocial Empowerment
With special reference to India, elucidate how globalisation-a multifaceted phenomenon-has had positive socio-economic outcomes on one hand and widened the gaps between the haves and have nots on the other?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
GlobalisationPoverty
Bring out the reasons and consequences of the spurt in child marriages in recent years. What steps can be taken beyond the legal realms to tackle the menace?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
WomenSalient Features
Screen-based education has improved accessibility but also created new behavioural and social challenges for children. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Salient FeaturesPoverty
Unemployment is not just an economic challenge, but a social one with far-reaching consequences. In this context, discuss the social impact of unemployment in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
EmploymentPoverty
In what ways does poverty intersect with other social problems like caste, social stratification, and gender inequality? What comprehensive strategies do you suggest to address these interrelated issues?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
PovertyCaste
How will the structural shift from coal-based power plants to renewable energy generation impact human development in coal-bearing states?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
IndustryNatural Resources
Sustainable urban development needs mindful reassessment of land use patterns. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
UrbanizationPoverty
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
The Aspirational Blocks Programme, built upon the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme, can help in achieving the twin objectives of enabling balanced growth and checking stressed migration. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
PovertyUrbanization
While equal rights have been granted to both men and women to participate in economic activities, economic empowerment of women has been slow in coming due to various social barriers. Examine the statement based on your understanding of economic empowerment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
WomenPoverty
Why is it essential to focus on health in the context of urban planning and reforms? How can this be achieved?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
UrbanizationPoverty
Taking further the success of Aspirational Districts Programme, Aspirational Blocks can help achieve the twin objectives of balanced growth and checking stress migration. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
PovertyUrbanization
What are the challenges in tribal health care system in India? How should healthcare delivery and human resources be organized in tribal health?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
TribalsPoverty
Urbanization is posing a threat to the existing urban infrastructure. Discuss the developmental issues it poses and its impact on urban communities.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
UrbanizationPoverty
"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
No vulnerability is without an underlying social cause and child labour is no exception. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
PovertyEmployment
Covid-19 pandemic has brought fundamental changes in the labour market and nature of jobs. Enumerate these changes and discuss their social consequences.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
EmploymentPoverty
To what extent can Socio-Economic-Caste Census (SECC) address the challenges in achieving equitable resource allocation and targeted welfare?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
PovertySocial Empowerment
Urban homelessness is often an overlooked dimension of poverty. Discuss its causes and assess the efficacy of schemes like PMAY (Urban) in this context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
UrbanizationPoverty
With a significant proportion of India's population expected to live in urban areas by 2030, the welfare of the urban poor needs to take centre-stage in public policy. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
UrbanizationPoverty
India's water resources have witnessed rapid depletion due to a mix of economic, geographic, and political factors. Explain and discuss its implications.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
WaterPoverty
What are the major challenges faced by inter-state migrant workers in India? Highlight the existing policies and legal frameworks to safeguard migrants in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
UrbanizationEmployment
Explain how traditional gender roles and responsibilities exacerbate the vulnerability of women to extreme heat conditions. Suggest strategies to mitigate these vulnerabilities.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
WomenGlobal Warming