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.
Do you agree with the view that Indian cities are turning into landscapes of stark inequality and social exclusion? What steps can be taken to make urban areas more egalitarian in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
UrbanizationPoverty
'Apart from financial condition there are various other factors that determine poverty of a nation'. In this context talk about the multi-dimensional poverty in India while discussing the reasons why India has not been able to drive people out of poverty despite several measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Poverty
Discuss the critical factors contributing to water stress in Indian cities. Elaborate on the major impediments to the formulation and implementation of a holistic water management strategy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
UrbanizationWater
Youth suicide is often the result of multiple socio-economic pressures. In this light, Analyze the social, economic, and psychological factors behind youth suicide in India. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PovertySalient Features
) How does economic deprivation and social exclusion act as a catalyst for communalism? Discuss the measures to curb it.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
SecularismPoverty
Enumerate the measures for the welfare of Unorganised Workers in India. In the context of problems being faced by 'domestic helps', discuss the need for additional measures to safeguard their interests.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
EmploymentPoverty
Critically examine the paradox of high growth and high hunger in India. Also discuss the vulnerabilities faced by PVTGs and the significance of PM-JANMAN in this context. Finally, how have religious traditions been misused to perpetuate patriarchal norms in Indian society?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PovertyTribals
'We cannot all succeed if half of us are held back'. Examine the statement by referring to the status of women in India and the effectiveness of women empowerment measures by the State.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
WomenSocial Empowerment
Well-designed and implemented social security net can reduce disparity, enhance human productivity and contribute to building a resilient society. In this context, bring out the need for a universal social security system in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
PovertySocial Empowerment
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
How do conventional gender roles and responsibilities make women more susceptible to the impacts of extreme heat conditions? What measures would you suggest reducing these vulnerabilities?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
WomenClimate Change
'Cities are economic powerhouses but they also act as ecological blackholes.' In light of this statement, discuss how the positive and negative aspects of urbanization interact with each other.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
UrbanizationPoverty
How far has the process of globalization aided poverty reduction in India? Critically analyze
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
GlobalisationPoverty
Assess the effectiveness of tribal development programmes in India. Why do tribal areas continue to experience developmental setbacks, and what are the challenges?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
TribalsPoverty
Why is inequality increasing in India despite the fall in overall poverty?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PovertyEmployment
How far do you agree that sustainable development and rapid urbanization are mutually incompatible? Argue your case with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
UrbanizationPoverty
How can the promotion of urban and peri-urban agriculture help achieve urban food security and develop healthy and sustainable cities for all?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
UrbanizationPoverty
Recently United Nations declared 2023 as International year of millets to raise awareness and bring shift towards diversifying food plates.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Natural ResourcesPoverty
How has globalisation influenced wealth disparity in Indian society? Discuss with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
GlobalisationPoverty
There is a growing magnitude of inequality in availability and access to water in India. Analyse various contributing factors, their multi-dimensional implications and possible solutions for equitable water access.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
WaterPoverty
Women with low levels of education and from rural areas are relatively more active in the labour market compared to women with middle or high school education and from urban areas. What explains this anomaly?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
WomenEmployment
Post-pandemic India is staring at the challenge of "learning poverty". Analyse its implications and discuss a way ahead.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
PovertyEmployment
Covid-19 is more than a medical crisis; it has exacerbated structural inequalities, increased vulnerabilities of marginalized sections and strained social institutions. Explain.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
PovertySocial Empowerment
If India is to realise the goal of 'education for all', the issue of rising cases of bullying and other forms of school violence needs to be addressed immediately. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Salient FeaturesPoverty
Groundwater depletion in India is a major driver of urban migration, yet it is often overlooked. Explore the reasons contributing to this crisis and its effects on rural communities. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
WaterPoverty
How is poverty intertwined with the structure of society? Explain this relationship with examples from Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PovertySalient Features
Child labour is not just the consequence of economic compulsion but also social conditions. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
PovertySalient Features
What are the challenges in tribal health care system in India? How should health care delivery and human resources be organized in tribal health?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
TribalsPoverty
Has globalization proved to be a boon or bane for Indian farmers? Justify your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
GlobalisationEmployment
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