Sociology II · Topic
Population Size and Growth
Population size, growth, composition and distribution, and the components of growth: birth, death, migration.
36 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Population Size and Growth that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
Discuss the changing nature of migration in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Population Size and GrowthUrbanisation and Slums
"Migration is influenced both by the pattern of development and the social structure." With reference to the given statement, discuss the causes of Migration in India spanning across social and economic dimension.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationPopulation Size and Growth
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
Analyze the changing nature of rural-urban migration in India with reference to recent reverse migration trends.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationPopulation Size and Growth
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
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
"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
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
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
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
"Focusing on the automatic "gains" to be delivered by the demographic dividend may result in an under emphasis of the effort needed to meet the new challenges that the current phase of the demographic transition brings". Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
What are the current patterns and changes in migration structure of India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by India's demographic dividend in the context of skill development and employment generation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Demography offers a potential, it is not a destiny - critically comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Migration in India is primarily a male dominated practice. In this light analyse the role of females in raising the families.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Population Size and GrowthPatriarchy and Entitlements
Critically analyze to what extent the policies of the government to tackle the problem of population since independence have been successful?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Population Policy and Family PlanningPopulation Size and Growth
Discuss the efficacy of using incentives and disincentives as a tool/strategy to control population. Elaborate in the context of recently proposed two- child policy pushed by the Uttar Pradesh government.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Population Policy and Family PlanningPopulation Size and Growth
What are the push and pull factors driving domestic and cross-border migration?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Size and Growth
"A population policy that protects our demographic assets while preparing for difficult challenges that lie ahead is the need of the hour." Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Population Size and GrowthPopulation Policy and Family Planning
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) “Differences in cultural norms affect fertility behaviour”. Comment in the context of population dynamics in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Internal migration spurred primarily by employment and marriage helps shape the economic, social, and political life of India's sending and receiving regions. Critically Examine
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Population Size and GrowthRural Labour, Bondage and Migration
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Comment on the influence of social and cultural factors on family planning in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Population Policy and Family PlanningPopulation Size and Growth