GS1 · Topic
Social Empowerment
Empowerment of marginalised groups and social justice measures.
69 UPSC Mains GS1 questions on Social Empowerment that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Mention the challenges faced by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG). Discuss the significance of PM-JANMAN in empowering the tribal community.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
TribalsSocial Empowerment
Give an account of restrictions imposed upon women in 19th century India. Highlight, with suitable examples, the achievements of social reform movements in this context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Modern Indian HistorySocial Empowerment
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
Women form over 50% of India's population and empowered women are essential for India's growth story.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
WomenSocial Empowerment
Explain how India's contemporary gender rights discourse maintains continuity with 19th-century social reform efforts while also expanding to address new challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
WomenSocial Empowerment
Discuss the contribution of socio-religious movement during pre-independence period in: a) Creation of national consciousness
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Modern Indian HistorySocial Empowerment
Environmentalism surfaced in the form of many organised movements in post independence India. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Post-IndependenceTribals
Briefly outline various reasons for the stigma, discrimination and neglect of People with disabilities (PwDs). Also, suggest measures to fight myths and misconceptions about disability in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Social Empowerment
India's approach to secularism does not merely challenge inter-religious domination but intra-religious domination as well. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
SecularismSocial Empowerment
Feminist movements in India have historically lacked inclusivity, often growing within a limited Western upper-class psyche. Critically discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
WomenSocial Empowerment
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
Evaluate the Arya Samaj's role in addressing caste discrimination, gender inequality and education in late 19th-century India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Modern Indian HistoryPersonalities
) 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
'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
'Social mobility is essential for achieving true equality within society'. In this context highlight the barriers to intergenerational mobility in Indian society, and discuss the role of education on social mobility.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Salient FeaturesCaste
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
The recognition of LGBTQ rights in India marks significant progress, but the journey towards full societal integration and acceptance remains arduous, necessitating a profound socio-cultural shift. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Salient FeaturesSocial Empowerment
The socio-religious reform movements of the 19th century played a pivotal role in shaping modern Indian social consciousness. Trace their rise and assess their legacy in contemporary India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Modern Indian HistoryPersonalities
While there are extensive policies focused on equity and social justice, yet the underprivileged sections are deprived of full benefits of affirmative action guaranteed by the Constitution. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Social Empowerment
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
Addressing inter-sectional discriminations faced by vulnerable sections of society is essential for securing social justice. Analyze. Also, enumerate the steps taken by India to ensure social justice.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Social Empowerment
In light of persistence of various forms of violence against women in India, discuss the ways in which the issue can be addressed effectively.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
WomenSocial Empowerment
Reforms initiated by the Justice Party became a model for social affirmative action in the country. Comment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Modern Indian HistorySocial Empowerment
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 existence of relative deprivation is an important aspect in constructing the argument for regionalism. Explain with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
RegionalismSocial Empowerment
What do you understand by women empowerment? How far do you think progressive legislations are panacea to the issues faced by women?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
WomenSocial Empowerment
The digital space can bolster women movements by encouraging inclusion and improving accessibility in organizing collective action. Illustrate in the context of tribal policies in post-independent India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
WomenTribals