Sociology II · Topic
Ageing, Sex Ratio and Health
Emerging demographic issues: ageing, sex ratios, child and infant mortality, reproductive health.
53 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Ageing, Sex Ratio and Health that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Give a detailed analysis of socio-economic and demographic profiles of major religious communities in India.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Religious Communities and MinoritiesAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Discuss Davis and Blake perspective on "relationship between fertility and social structure".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2021
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Discuss how population policies of India altered the socio-demographic profile of India.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Population Policy and Family PlanningPopulation Size and Growth
Despite of a progressive law, accessing abortion by women is still challenging in India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
Socio-demographic determinants of child sex ratio in India
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2021
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPatriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss the changing nature of migration in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Population Size and GrowthUrbanisation and Slums
Discuss the challenges associated with process of ageing from different sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPopulation Size and Growth
How is the "silver economy" reshaping intergenerational family dynamics in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthKinship, Family and Marriage in India
According to NFHS-5, women have outnumbered men in India for the first time in history. Do you believe this reflects the success of family planning in India? Provide a critical analysis of the situation.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPopulation Policy and Family Planning
What is the phenomenon of 'youth bulge' in India? How does it affect social stability, employment, and political dynamics?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Analyze the social and economic determinants of child and infant mortality in India, and suggest interventions to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
Infant mortality rate is the most sensitive index for measuring development. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
Comment on the influence of social and cultural factors on family planning in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Population Policy and Family PlanningKinship, Family and Marriage in India
With rapidly ageing population, India is staring at the prospects of generational socio-economic crisis. In the context of this statement, discuss the challenges of ageing population.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPopulation Size and Growth
Child malnutrition is a chronic problem and a longstanding challenge for India. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
"Demography offers a potential, 'it's not a destiny'". Critically comment.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2022
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
As per the UN report, India will become the most populous country in 2023. Analyse the impact of population dynamics on Indian society.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Briefly analyze the interplay between the economic status, gender, and social status in influencing the use of and access to maternal and reproductive health care in India.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPatriarchy and Entitlements
What is the relationship between fertility and social structure as viewed by Davis and Blake.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Critically analyze to what extent the policies of the government "to tackle the problem of population since independence" has been successful?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Population Policy and Family PlanningPopulation Size and Growth
While the demographic dividend is seen as a driver of economic growth, the growing elderly population in India poses potential challenges that could undermine these efforts. Do you agree with this view?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPopulation Size and Growth
Analyze the role of gender equality and women's empowerment in achieving successful population stabilization and social development.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Population Size and GrowthPatriarchy and Entitlements
India is expected to overtake China's population and become the most populous nation in the world. In this context, discuss what is ailing the country's anti-population drive.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Population Policy and Family PlanningPopulation Size and Growth
"Malnutrition is a silent assassin, which not only impacts the individual but also the productivity of the nation as it creates an army of sick personnel". In the context of this statement discuss the social causes and consequences of malnutrition in context of India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Poverty and InequalityAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Evaluate the decadal performance of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' with respect to demographic indicators.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Population Policy and Family PlanningAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
In light of a swiftly increasing elderly population, India is confronting the potential for a socio-economic crisis across generations. Considering this statement, examine the challenges associated with an aging population.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and Health
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) "Differences in cultural norms affect fertility behaviour". Comment in the context of population dynamics in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Discuss the social causes and consequences of malnutrition in India. 7(c). Critically examine the perspective of A.R. Desai on the Indian farmers' movements.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Poverty and InequalityAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Examine the nature and trend of urbanisation in India with its impact on various demographic segments?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
Examine the socio-cultural consequences of an increasing dependency ratio? Is India prepared to tackle the burden of its ageing geriatric population?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPopulation Size and Growth