GS2 · Practice questions
Women and Gender
19 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
All 42 themesFewer themes
To what extent has the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, launched in 2015, succeeded in addressing the declining child sex ratio and empowering the girl child? Suggest measures to enhance its impact at the grassroots level.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are emerging as vehicles of socio-economic transformation in rural India. Examine the role of government in scaling their reach and effectiveness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWelfare Schemes
The SHG-Bank Linkage Programme has been hailed as an indigenous tool for poverty alleviation in India. Examine its impact on improving rural livelihoods and reducing multi-dimensional poverty.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPoverty and Hunger
The contributions of the founding mothers in the Constituent Assembly and their feminist perspective have shaped India's constitutional discourse. Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Constitution and Basic StructureWomen and Gender
Critically analyse the role of National Commission for Women (NCW) in wake of its mandate to safeguard women's rights and uphold their socio-economic wellbeing.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesVulnerable Sections
The electoral process, though inclusionary in theory, has been pointed out for exclusionary tendencies in practice. Analyse, with special emphasis on role of women in India's representative electoral system.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Elections and RepresentationWomen and Gender
"Women-centric welfare schemes need to move beyond welfare to empowerment." Examine in the context of key women-centric welfare schemes.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
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
Despite increased political representation, Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions continue to face barriers to effective participation and leadership. In this context, discuss the challenges EWRs face and suggest reforms needed to enable gender-inclusive grassroots governance.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Local GovernmentWomen and Gender
Poverty is driving women into the workforce, while education seems to drive them out of it. What explains this anomaly? How can Self Help Groups (SHGs) correct this aberration?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
Discuss the notable developments made by India in achieving gender parity and examine the barriers that continue to hinder progress. What further measures can be adopted to make progress towards gender parity in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Women and GenderWelfare Schemes
The offence of rape cannot be condoned by marital relationship between victim and culprit. In light of this statement, discuss the issues involved in criminalization of marital rape.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Vulnerable SectionsWomen and Gender
How has implementation of POSH Act resulted in limited success in raising awareness about sexual harassment, and what factors have hindered its outreach to unorganized sector? Propose strategies to bridge this gap, and ensure comprehensive protection to women in unorg sector.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Welfare SchemesWomen and Gender
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are an effective model of social entrepreneurship for women empowerment and have multiplier effects on developmental processes in rural areas. Elaborate with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
Question of gender equality is central to debate on UCC. What are the challenges in reconciling UCC with gender equality as enshrined in the constitution?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Directive Principles and DutiesWomen and Gender
The recent nomination of women parliamentarians to the panel of vice-chairpersons in the Rajya Sabha, marks a historic moment of equal gender representation but the broader issue of women's underrepresentation in Indian Parliament still remains unaddressed. Discuss. What steps can be taken to address this imbalance?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
ParliamentWomen and Gender
'Workplace automation is transforming industries by enhancing efficiency and productivity'. In this context, critically evaluate the social opportunities and risks associated with workplace automation in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services
To what extent, in your opinion, Self Help Groups (SHGs) in India have enabled women led development at grassroot level?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
Discuss the crucial role played by the National Commission of Women in shaping the discourse on gender-sensitive laws in India. To what extent the elevation of the National Commission of Women to a constitutional body would reinforce its authority?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesWomen and Gender