GS2 · Practice questions
SC, ST and OBC
17 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 has introduced a new dimension to the principle of affirmative action in India. Critically examine its implications for the broader goal of social justice.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Constitution and Basic StructureSC, ST and OBC
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is more than a legal provision that empowers tribal regions with self-rule. How does the sixth schedule foster development while respecting their traditional governance systems and cultural practices?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Constitution and Basic StructureSC, ST and OBC
Assess the implications of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment, which introduced a ten per cent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), on the principle of social justice in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Constitution and Basic StructureSC, ST and OBC
Evaluate the effectiveness of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes in safeguarding the interests of the Scheduled Castes in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024
Constitutional BodiesSC, ST and OBC
'The Forest Rights Act, 2006 was a historic effort in doing justice to the tribal community.' Evaluate the status of its implementation and suggest measures for improvement.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Vulnerable SectionsWelfare Schemes
In order to pass the ultimate test of good governance, welfare state should be close to the people, responsive to their aspirations, and inclusive in its approach. Discuss with special reference to PM PVTG Development Mission.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Welfare SchemesVulnerable Sections
Legislation like Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 remains mere legal documents without intense sensitization of public functionaries and the civil society. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Vulnerable SectionsWelfare Schemes
The demand for a caste census and the sub-categorization of castes reflects the failure of neoliberalism to address India's caste problem. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
SC, ST and OBCWelfare Schemes
Comment on the constitutional validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act 2019 which aims to bring the economically weaker section to the mainstream of development, in the light of recent Supreme Court judgements
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Constitution and Basic StructureSC, ST and OBC
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
It is often argued that the implementation of The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 has so far been tardy and ineffectual. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Vulnerable SectionsSC, ST and OBC
Strengthening the National Commission of Scheduled Tribes (NCST) through various complementary mechanisms can go a long way towards mainstreaming the welfare of the tribals. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Constitutional BodiesSC, ST and OBC
Extending Sixth Schedule status to Ladakh would impact its cultural preservation and regional autonomy. In this context, critically evaluate the benefits and challenges associated with this potential change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
FederalismSC, ST and OBC
Explain how the Supreme Court's recent judgement on SC/ST sub-categorization affects the fairness of reservation benefits.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
SC, ST and OBCJudiciary
Extending Sixth Schedule status to Ladakh could impact its cultural preservation and regional autonomy. In this context, critically evaluate the benefits and challenges associated with this potential change. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
SC, ST and OBCFederalism
Quotas and the inclusion of a creamy layer. How does this shift the objective of caste-based reservations from social equity and justice to economic equity and justice? (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
SC, ST and OBCVulnerable Sections
Quotas and the inclusion of a creamy layer. How does this shift the objective of caste-based reservations from social equity and justice to economic equity and justice?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
SC, ST and OBCVulnerable Sections