GS2 · Practice questions
Welfare Schemes
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"Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a viable solution to eradicate extreme poverty in India." Critically discuss the statement.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
Examine how Community-based financial institutions promote responsive governance and address structural inequalities, especially for marginalized women.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
Discuss the role of targeted welfare schemes for nomadic communities in achieving inclusive development. What are the implementation bottlenecks and how can they be resolved?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
Throw light on the legal frameworks that are in place to ensure women's safety in India. What further steps are needed to enhance their safety and well-being?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Women and GenderVulnerable Sections
Hunger is both a cause and a consequence of poverty, and addressing it requires a multidimensional approach. Analyze the effectiveness of a multidimensional approach with examples from key government initiatives.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
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
Enumerate the composition and functions of the National Commission for Women (NCW). Also, highlight the initiatives taken by the Commission to give an impetus to women empowerment.
12.5 marks · 200 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesWelfare Schemes
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
Identify and discuss the challenges hindering effective implementation of gender-sensitive policies and schemes in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Multistakeholder partnership are the key and localised implementation efforts be to leveraging collective expertise & networks. How can effective partnership accelerate achievements of SDGs in India?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Recently released SDG progress report highlights that we are on track to achieve only 17% of the goals. Discuss strategies to accelerate progress towards SDGs. Also, discuss challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community and suggest measures to ensure their rights and dignity.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
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
Well-executed government initiatives often fail if operations and maintenance are not integral to the programme design. In the context of the Swacch Bharat Mission in India, discuss how collective action and community ownership can ensure its long-term sustainability.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Policy Design and ImplementationWelfare Schemes
MGNREGA, the lynchpin of rural poverty alleviation, has become victim of fiscal apathy. Critically examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Welfare SchemesPoverty and Hunger
Discuss the significance of 'Special Category Status' and its role in bridging regional imbalances. Also examine how the values of Justice are manifested in current government policies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Centre-State RelationsWelfare Schemes
There is a need to resolve the ambiguity in disqualification provisions under Section 8 of RPA 1951. Discuss. Q1) How has the implementation of POSH Act resulted in limited success, what factors have hindered its outreach to women in unorg Sector? Propose strategy to ensure comprehensive protection for women.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
Even after three decades of constitutional amendments, India is yet to decentralise power to local self-government institutions in the true sense. Discuss. Do you agree with the view that Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan will be able to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Local GovernmentWelfare Schemes
High healthcare expenses drag millions into situational poverty. In this light, discuss how the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) has become a safety net.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Welfare SchemesHealth
Examine the effectiveness of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act in creating equitable opportunities for differently abled persons.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Vulnerable SectionsWelfare Schemes
Does the global hunger index reflect the ground reality in India? Discuss the significance of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
Discuss the challenges that keep India multi-dimensionally poor with special reference to NITI Ayog's National Multidimensional Poverty Index Report.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
Discuss the steps taken by the government in empowering Self Help Groups as a development partner in poverty alleviation. Also highlight the challenges in the working of SHGs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger