GS2 · Practice questions
Social Sector Services
18 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Despite economic growth, multidimensional poverty continues to persist in India. Analyse the underlying causes and discuss the measures taken by the government to address them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
How is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) emerging as a business-led solution for addressing development challenges in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Policy Design and ImplementationNGOs, SHGs and Civil Society
How effective have the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan been in addressing substance abuse in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Welfare SchemesPolicy Design and Implementation
India faces a paradox of food surplus and nutritional deficit. Analyse the structural reasons behind this paradox and suggest reform strategies.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Poverty and HungerWelfare Schemes
The persistent health equity challenges in India pose a critical barrier in achieving Universal Health Coverage. In this context discuss the role of the public and private sectors in ensuring adequate health access and outcomes across rural and urban areas.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
HealthSocial Sector Services
Structural barriers have long impeded the development of a robust research environment, despite the presence of numerous institutions. Discuss how the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) seeks to address these structural challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Policy Design and ImplementationEducation
Do you agree that the Aspirational District Programme has emerged as a template for good governance? Substantiate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
Demographic transition demands renewed focus on healthcare intervention patterns. Discuss the statement in the light of geriatric health in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
HealthVulnerable Sections
Rising informality in employment raises the concern for social security. Discuss the statement with reference to platform workers.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Policy Design and ImplementationVulnerable Sections
Despite being lauded for its patient centric approach, the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, remains sluggish and mired with various issues. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
HealthPolicy Design and Implementation
Despite consistent economic growth and social sector spending, India continues to perform poorly in global human development rankings. Examine the structural issues that inhibit equitable and inclusive human development.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social Sector ServicesPoverty and Hunger
The wide gap between the number of females graduating every year and those entering the workspace is an issue of paramount importance that needs to be addressed. Discuss in the context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social Sector ServicesWomen and Gender
Besides legislation, the full realisation of the 'right to health for all' in India demands plugging of social, financial, and infrastructural gaps. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
HealthSocial Sector Services
Declining fertility rates, coupled with rising life expectancy, require a shift from fertility-focused interventions to human capital investments. Examine in the light of recent population trends.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
HealthSocial Sector Services
"Low alignment between educational outcomes and market needs can widen social and economic inequalities." Examine this statement in the context of India's skills ecosystem.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
EducationPoverty and Hunger
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
15 "Capacity building is essential for ensuring inclusive growth and effective social justice delivery." Examine the role of capacity-building initiatives in improving outcomes in education, health, and skill development in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Social Sector ServicesPolicy Design and Implementation
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