GS2 · Practice questions
Women and Gender
18 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
"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
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
Despite significant advancements, women remain underrepresented in STEM fields. What are the barriers to women's participation in STEM, and what policy interventions can address these challenges to promote gender equity?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Women and GenderEducation
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
Despite the absence of a constitutional mandate, the National Commission for Women(NCW) has had a significant impact in influencing legal reforms and securing gender justice in India. Do you agree?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesWomen and Gender
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
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
How does the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 aim to reshape the patriarchal dynamics of Indian politics? Do you think it might encounter similar limitations as those seen in local self-government institutions?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Women and GenderParliament
Legal reforms have expanded women's rights in India, yet structural barriers continue to impede real gender equality. Discuss with suitable examples
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Women and GenderVulnerable Sections
Despite the benefits of wider representation of women in the judiciary, Indian courts have significantly fewer women as compared to men. Discuss. Also, suggest some measures to bridge the gender gap in Indian judiciary.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
JudiciaryWomen and Gender
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
The question of gender equality is centre to debate on reconciling UCC with gender equality as enshrined in const. In this light what are the challenges?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Directive Principles and DutiesWomen and Gender