GS2 · Practice questions
Polity, governance, IR, social justice
1,564 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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ICTs represent a technology watershed to transform governance and empower citizens. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
While the Civil Services Board can be a step forward in making the Indian bureaucracy more effective, it has its own issues which need to be addressed. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Civil Services
Critics assert that limitless jurisdiction of basic structure doctrine rests on structural ambiguity of basic structure doctrine made judiciary more powerful than executive. Has elastic nature of judicial authority.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
Access to information is a fundamental right that promotes transparency and accountability. Comment on the recent issues undermining it and give your suggestion to make it more effective.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Transparency and Accountability
With the recent rise in digital platforms during election campaigns, discuss the challenges posed by existing electoral laws in curbing hate speech and suggest necessary legislative reforms.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability
Examine the role of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in protecting and promoting the rights of women in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are not just engaged in charitable work but also involved in political processes for building a just, peaceful, humane, and sustainable future. Discuss with examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyTransparency and Accountability
Under what circumstances can the Governor reserve a state bill for the consideration of the President and why is the provision controversial? Also, discuss the reforms suggested by Punchhi Commission in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
FederalismCentre-State Relations
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribe (NCST) has largely been confined to a monitoring and advisory role. What are the impediments in the functioning of NCST despite the constitutional status, also suggests reforms.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Constitutional BodiesSC, ST and OBC
The new grouping of the US, Israel, India and UAE, also termed the QUAD in West Asia, give a further push to India's West Asia diplomacy. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsRegional Groupings
Explain the concept of 'soft power' and examine its significance for a country's foreign policy goals with reference to India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Bilateral RelationsGlobal Institutions
Despite the presence of a large working age population along with huge demand of products, improving situation of banks and greater infrastructure availability, the manufacturing sector in India has not been able to improve its share in GDP. Explain (15 M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
To address the limitations of the public health system, how can the private sector contribute effectively to bridging the gap to ensure equitable and accessible healthcare for all? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
HealthSocial Sector Services
In view of the emerging problems and opportunities associated with the Indus Basin, explain the need for a new Indus water treaty.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Giving an account of the issues faced by workers in the informal sector, discuss whether the recently launched e-Shram portal can help in addressing them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationE-Governance
India is a bridge between the Global North and Global South (as divided by Brandt line) and is the 'voice of Global South'?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Global InstitutionsBilateral Relations
“The Indian Parliament is not a sovereign legislature; it has vast but not unlimited powers.” Comment on the statement.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Constitution and Basic StructureParliament
CAG can do justice to its role only if it is competent, independent and suitably empowered. Analyse, giving suitable arguments.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Constitutional BodiesTransparency and Accountability
Highlighting the issues in India's electoral system, discuss the reforms needed in the Representation of People's Act to overcome them.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Elections and Representation
Despite its enormous potential, social audit has been non-effective in reducing malpractices and detecting irregularities. Examine the reasons behind it. Suggest suitable measures to make it more effective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
Discuss with examples the role of the media in establishing accountability of the government to the people.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and Accountability
India produces enough food for its people, but not all people get enough food to eat. Discussing this paradox, highlight some of the major interventions taken in the past few years in this regard.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
The role of the civil service is not limited to the mere welfare of the people but extends to the realm of upholding the spirit of the constitution. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Civil ServicesConstitution and Basic Structure
Examine the role of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in ensuring corporate governance and addressing insolvency issues in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesTransparency and Accountability