GS2 · Topic
Children
Child rights, nutrition, labour and protection.
20 UPSC Mains GS2 questions on Children that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2022–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
What are the implications of the POCSO Act on the rights and welfare of children in India? Analyze the role of the POCSO Act in transforming India's legal framework for child protection.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
ChildrenWelfare Schemes
Despite its merits, should the POCSO Act be revisited to correct the existing inadequacies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024
Vulnerable SectionsWelfare Schemes
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 falls short of achieving its intended objectives. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
ChildrenVulnerable Sections
'Protection is one of the child rights, but is more than just a right.' What do you understand by the given statement? Discuss the steps taken by the government of India to ensure child protection. Also, highlight the barriers in the protection of child rights in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022
ChildrenVulnerable Sections
What is Learning Poverty? Analyze the impact of the CoViD-19 Pandemic on the learning poverty of children in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
EducationPoverty and Hunger
What are the key determinants of malnutrition among under-five children in the country? Also, elaborate on the role of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions in addressing this issue.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
HealthPoverty and Hunger
How far do you think has the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) been successful in protecting and promoting child rights in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Vulnerable SectionsWelfare Schemes
Despite government efforts and increasing awareness, child marriage remains a pertinent phenomenon. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Vulnerable SectionsChildren
Critically analyse the working of the POCSO Act, 2012 in addressing the menace of child sex abuse in society in the 10 years since its enactment. How far has the National Commission for protection of child rights been successful in fulfilling its mandate?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Vulnerable SectionsChildren
How does addiction to social media have an impact on the mental health of teenagers?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthChildren
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 has brought an overarching framework for the protection of children from sexual offences. Discuss its implications on the rights and welfare of children, highlighting its successes and shortcomings. 19. The India-US relationship is often described as a 'defining partnership' of the 21st century. However, recurring tensions over issues like human rights, democratic values, and press freedom continue to challenge this bilateral engagement. Elaborate.
Answered by 1 topper
Welfare SchemesChildren
Discuss the reasons behind juvenile involvement in criminal activities in India. Also, suggest a comprehensive juvenile justice policy to address these challenges. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesChildren
Throw light on the achievements of Poshan Abhiyan in ensuring nutritional security in India. Also, highlight the salient aspects of recently restructured Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0, in order to fight nutritional crisis in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
Objectives of a welfare government remain incomplete without a progressive ecosystem for children's development. Discuss with special emphasis to recently passed Juvenile Justice Amendment Act, 2021.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Welfare SchemesChildren
Discuss the reasons behind juvenile involvement in criminal activities in India. Suggest comprehensive juvenile justice policy to address these challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ChildrenWelfare Schemes
Constitution is the mere skeleton whereas Constitutionalism is the soul of Democracy. Discuss. There is a need for convergence of 'nutrition-specific' and 'nutrition-sensitive' interventions to effectively tackle child undernutrition in India. Examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitution and Basic StructurePoverty and Hunger
Discuss the significance of the POCSO Act in ensuring the safety and protection of children against sexual offences. What changes would you suggest to the present Act to enhance its effective implementation?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ChildrenWelfare Schemes
Discuss the role of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in protecting children from sexual offences. What are the challenges in its implementation? 19. "India and the US ties are not additive but multiplicative." Discuss the influence of human rights issues and democratic values on this bilateral relationship. Suggest measures to mitigate tensions. 20. India aspires to become a pole in the multipolar world with South Asia as its sphere of influence. Discuss the geopolitical challenges India faces in South Asia and how it can navigate them.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesChildren
Discuss the different determinants of the occurrence of child labour in India. What measures can be taken to tackle the issue of child labour in the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
ChildrenVulnerable Sections
'Despite the growing harmful impact of online spaces on adolescents, curbing these negative effects remains a significant challenge'. Discuss the factors responsible for this challenge and suggest measures to protect adolescents in the digital age.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
ChildrenSocial Sector Services