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 emerging new vectors in International relations with multi-polarity, opened the new channels for geo-political engagement for India with Western States.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Discuss China's Polar Silk Road initiative in view of the growing interest in the Arctic region and state its implications for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Global Commons and TreatiesSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Evaluate the efficacy of Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA) and Panchayat (Extension of the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) in attaining their mandate. Also, recommend measures to make these legislations more effective in attaining their desired objectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
The significance of the principle of subsidiarity was well reflected in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
FederalismLocal Government
There is an urgent need for global cooperation to eradicate poverty and hunger. In this context analyse how international cooperation can impact efforts to address the challenges of poverty and hunger.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Poverty and HungerGlobal Institutions
India must leverage, if not manage, global divides. How can current geopolitical churn pave the way for India's rise?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
The inherent strength of the Indian constitution stems from its ability to accommodate disparate interests. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Constitution and Basic Structure
Mention the key features of the Citizen's Charter that make it an effective tool for ensuring administrative accountability. Discuss its limitations and suggest improvements.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Citizen Charters and Grievance RedressTransparency and Accountability
'The Indian Constitution is structurally rooted in colonial legacy while philosophically resonates with modernity.' Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitution and Basic Structure
Discuss the multidimensional poverty in India and its impact on various aspects of human development.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Poverty and HungerSocial Sector Services
Discuss the need for an All-India Judicial Service (AIJS) in India, highlighting key issues and challenges
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
JudiciaryCivil Services
The 42nd amendment to the constitution significantly changed the constitution. Illustrate with examples?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution and Basic Structure
Sub categorization of the OBC (other backward classes) will be beneficial to the OBC communities. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
SC, ST and OBCVulnerable Sections
Lack of formal associations creates vulnerability to workers in new age companies. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Pressure Groups and AssociationsExecutive
Recently, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the "right against the adverse effects of climate change". In this context, citing relevant case laws, discuss the role played by Indian judiciary in 'constitutionalization' of environmental issues.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
JudiciaryFundamental Rights
How did India fare on the Millennium Development Goals related to health? In this regard, identify the relevant Sustainable Development Goals and evaluate India's capacity to meet them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
Welfare initiatives embody civil rights, whereas freebies cultivate a patron-client syndrome. Examine in the context of governance in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
There are arguments that bills of national importance should be placed before the Inter-State Council prior to their introduction in the Parliament. Discuss in light of the issues that have been observed in the passage of bills in the Parliament in recent times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
FederalismCentre-State Relations
Discuss the causes and consequences of fiscal imbalance between the Centre and the states in India. How has the introduction of GST impacted the financial autonomy of states?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Centre-State RelationsFederalism
What are the factors due to which there is a strong demand of judicial accountability and transparency in higher judicial system? How can it be ensured? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
JudiciaryTransparency and Accountability
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
Instability in Myanmar erodes progress made by India in the last decade and significantly affects India's strategic interests. Comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Do you think the electoral bond scheme disrupts the basic principles of India's democracy by infringing upon the citizen's "right to know"? What significant changes should be made to reform electoral finance in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability
In the context of the evolving discourse on the Indo Pacific, analyse the factors driving the global shift towards the region. Also, identify India's interests and challenges in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs