Sociology II · Topic
Development Planning
The idea of development planning and the mixed economy.
20 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Development Planning that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2016–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
"Proliferation of slums is the result of failure of housing policies". Critically analyze.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Urbanisation and SlumsInformal Sector and Child Labour
“Social change can be brought through public policy”. Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2022
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeDevelopment Planning
"The emphasis on skill development and vocational education in recent policies reflects a shift in India's development paradigm." Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Education and Social Change in IndiaDevelopment Planning
"Literacy is a pre-requisite for the successful implementation of policies for economic and social development." Elucidate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Education and Social Change in IndiaDevelopment Planning
The Constitution of India was adopted to force the pace of social and material renaissance in India as a step towards social change and nation building. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeDevelopment Planning
"Poverty in India has been socially generated and perpetuated". Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Poverty and InequalityColonial Rule and Nationalism
Planning is commitment to concentrated actions. It is adjustment of social institutions to new social, economic and political conditions. In this context discuss planning as an agent of social change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Development PlanningConstitution, Law and Social Change
How do poverty and economic inequalities persist in India despite various poverty alleviation schemes?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Poverty and InequalityDevelopment Planning
"Social Change can be brought through public policy". Critically analyse.
Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeDevelopment Planning
What is the relationship between political elites and the business community in India, and how does this impact economic growth and development in the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesDevelopment Planning
Critically evaluate the role of the state in restructuring Indian Society since Independence. Also explain the factors which has affected the state's effectiveness in restructuring Indian Society.
25 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeDevelopment Planning
Indian state shifted from socialist state to liberal state post 1991. Analyse the impact of market led approach to development in the last three decades.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Development PlanningPoverty and Inequality
Is the Indian bureaucracy an outdated colonial vestige? How has it affected social policy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismConstitution, Law and Social Change
How have the principles of a mixed economy influenced social stratification in India, particularly in terms of access to resources and opportunities?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Development PlanningSocial Classes in India
Explain how the history of dairy cooperatives in India showcases a model for realisation of the goal of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India).
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Rural DevelopmentDevelopment Planning
Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (10 x 5 = 50) (a) Examine the role of development planning in changing the status of India.
50 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Development Planning
Indian state shifted has from socialist state to liberal state post 1991. Analyse the impact of market led approach to development in the last three decades.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Development PlanningPoverty and Inequality
To what extent have political interventions influenced the population distribution in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Size and GrowthParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
"The goal of sustained poverty reduction cannot be achieved unless equality of opportunity and access to basic services is ensured". Discuss
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Poverty and InequalityDevelopment Planning
Critically evaluate the role of the state in restructuring Indian Society since Independence. Also explain the factors which have affected the state's effectiveness in restructuring Indian Society.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Development PlanningConstitution, Law and Social Change