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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With 98% coverage in rural India, cooperatives are the mainstay of rural economy ensuring sustainable livelihoods and income for people. Discuss. Also, state the recent initiatives taken by the government to improve the functioning of cooperative societies and make them more effective.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Policy Design and ImplementationStatutory and Regulatory Bodies
The changing global dynamics require prompt effective and meaningful reforms within the World Trade Organization (WTO), to ensure its relevance and capacity to address modern trade complexities. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Global InstitutionsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Rajya Sabha is not as powerful as Lok Sabha, but powerful enough in comparison to state legislative councils. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
ParliamentState Legislatures
Geopolitical tensions unchecked often, turn into humanitarian crises. Discuss the role of ‘World Food Programme’ in containing poverty and hunger near battlegrounds.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Global InstitutionsPoverty 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
What is the role that opposition plays in a democracy like India? In this context, discuss whether our Parliament can benefit from a shadow cabinet.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Parliament
Discuss how the principles established in the S.R. Bommai case remain essential for preserving the constitutional values of federalism and secularism. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
FederalismJudiciary
"Doctrine of basic structure is both necessary and desirable." Critically analyze the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
"India must leverage, if not manage, global political divides". How can current geopol churn pave way to India's rise to global high table?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Bilateral RelationsRegional Groupings
A Governor has no executive function to be performed independently under the Indian Constitution. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
ExecutiveFederalism
Do you agree with the view that the deep-rooted problems in India's school education system cannot be solved by digital transformation alone?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
New Education Policy, 2020 attempts to overhaul entire education system in country from primary to graduation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Pressure groups and political parties are inherently similar in their objective to democratise the political process, however, more and more pressure groups today aspire to transform into political parties. Elaborate and highlight the factors that are encouraging this transformation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Pressure Groups and Associations
India's image as a soft power has helped it garner trust in the developing world. Examine the statement in the context of vaccine diplomacy.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsGlobal Institutions
Explain why India faces a severe shortage of medical specialists both for its rural and urban health services. Do you think 'National Medical Commission Bill, 2017' could help plug critical gaps of the health sector of India? Give suitable arguments in support of your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
What is the role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in achieving development goals? Also, discuss the challenges in the partnership between CSOs and the government.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Soft power has the potential to multiply the efforts of Indian diplomacy, and in this regard should be pursued as an important objective. In this context, assess the extent to which it has been leveraged in Indian foreign policy. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Despite reforms by the Central and state governments to overhaul the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), several challenges remain with regard to their efficient functioning. Elucidate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Local GovernmentFederalism
Highlight the need for the creation of an independent umbrella authority for Central investigation agencies. Do you think it will solve the concerns associated with status of 'caged parrot' of CBI?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesJudiciary
"The NHRC must not only be a watchdog but also a beacon of hope for the marginalised and oppressed." In this context discuss the role and mandate of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India. How does the current composition and functioning of the NHRC affect its independence and effectiveness?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesVulnerable Sections
Indiscriminate use of section 124-A of the IPC is like a saw in the hands of carpenter who cuts the entire forest instead of a tree. Has the Sedition law outlived its utility? Justify your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Constitution and Basic StructureFundamental Rights
Fiscal consolidation should not be linked with a fixed target rather it shld follow for flexibility as per the circumstances. Comment. (10M, 150W)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and Implementation
How does the federal structure of India differ from that of the United States?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Comparative ConstitutionsFederalism
The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms became the basis for the Government of India Act, 1935 and ultimately, the Constitution of India. Substantiate giving suitable arguments.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Constitution and Basic Structure