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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The role of the State does not diminish when non-State actors gets involved in service delivery, it just becomes different. Elaborate the statement in the context of partnership of State and non-State actors in the governance in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Explain the significance of the recently launched National Nutritional Strategy in the light of sliding ranking of India along the Global Hunger Index. Also, discuss with examples, the role that local self governments can play in promoting, monitoring and sustaining nutrition initiatives.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
Poverty and HungerPolicy Design and Implementation
How do the provisions of the recently passed Election Laws Amendment Act, 2021 helpful in addressing the issue of duplicate voting? Also, highlight the concerns associated with the Act.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability
Bring out the similarities and differences in the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the United States and Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Comparative ConstitutionsFundamental Rights
BIMSTEC lies at the crossroads between SAARC and ASEAN, drawing its energy from the natural convergence of the countries around the Bay of Bengal. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Regional GroupingsNeighbourhood
The founders of the Constitution had "hoped and expected" a Uniform Civil Code for India but there has been no attempt at framing one. In this regard discuss the need for a Uniform Civil Code in India and examine the challenges in its implementation. What steps can be taken by the government to overcome these challenges?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Directive Principles and DutiesFundamental Rights
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are pivotal to inclusive and efficient urban governance, yet they remain fiscally constrained and institutionally weak. Analyze.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Local GovernmentFederalism
What are the major welfare schemes for elderly in India? Do you think the benefits of such schemes are reaching a wide section of the target segment? Give reasons.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
'Constitutional morality' is not a natural sentiment in India but has to be cultivated. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer with relevant examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Constitution and Basic Structure
What are the key areas of reform if the World Trade Organization (WTO) has to remain relevant in the present context of rising protectionism and trade wars?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Global InstitutionsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
The bureaucracy in India is facing a number of serious challenges from diminishing human capital to political interference that, if left unaddressed, will lead to further institutional decline. Discuss. How can these challenges be addressed?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
Civil ServicesCorruption and Probity
High prevalence of stunting, wasting, and anaemia continue to pose public health risks for children and women in India. Discuss how India should strengthen its existing social sector scheme like Integrated child Development services (ICDS) to tackle these issues.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
HealthSocial Sector Services
Over the years, there has been a growing realisation that undue interference from the State, lack of autonomy and widespread politicisation has severely impaired the functioning of Cooperative sector and there is a need to introduce urgent reforms in the Cooperative sector. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
Policy Design and ImplementationStatutory and Regulatory Bodies
Discuss the significance of India's diaspora and its role in enhancing India's economic and strategic interests.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Indian DiasporaTrade and Economic Diplomacy
China's interest in Russia is not only that of a strategic partner, but also for it being a strategic diversion for the west. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Major PowersBilateral Relations
What is delimitation; and why is it important? What challenges are associated with the delimitation exercise in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Elections and RepresentationParliament
Critically examine the effectiveness of the UNSC in addressing contemporary crises related to international peace and security. What reforms are necessary to enhance its credibility and responsiveness?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers
Global Institutions
AI-driven education can play a transformative role in achieving the goals of New Education Policy 2020. Discuss the opportunities and challenges in integrating Artificial Intelligence into India's education system. What safeguards are needed to ensure its safe deployment?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
EducationPolicy Design and Implementation
Discuss the objective, goals and significance of India's National Geospatial policy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Policy Design and Implementation
“National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a unique forum endowed with suo motu powers to take up environmental issues across the country.” In this context analyse the importance of NGT for environmental governance of the nation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesJudiciary
A critical appraisal of the outcomes of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act underlines the need for second generation reforms to strengthen decentralisation of Urban Local Governance in India. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Local GovernmentFederalism
What do you understand by Judicial activism and overreach? Also discuss the associated concerns.
12.5 marks · 200 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Separation of PowersJudiciary
The basic structure doctrine acts as a constitutional compass in balancing Parliament's legislative authority and constitutional supremacy. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
Constitution and Basic StructureJudiciary
What do you understand by rule of law? Explain how this idea is reflected in the Constitution of India.
10 marks · 200 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Constitution and Basic StructureFundamental Rights