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Poverty
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How has globalisation influenced wealth disparity in Indian society? Discuss with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
GlobalisationPoverty
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
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
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