Sociology II · Topic
Population Policy and Family Planning
Population policy and family planning in India.
15 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Population Policy and Family Planning that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2016–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
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
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
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
"Population policy 2000 sees population structure through lens of fertility, ignoring important component of migration". In reference to recent migrant crisis, analyze why there is a need for internal migration policy.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Population Policy and Family PlanningRural Labour, Bondage and Migration
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
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
The latest NHM report has flagged the uneven burden women bear in family planning. Discuss the reasons for this imbalance and other socio-cultural barriers for family planning in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Population Policy and Family PlanningPatriarchy 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
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Comment on the influence of social and cultural factors on family planning in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Population Policy and Family PlanningPatriarchy and Entitlements
"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
Critically examine the outcomes of National Population policy (NPP) 2000 in the light of the recent NFHS 5 findings.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Policy and Family PlanningAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
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
Discuss the sociological dimensions of India's demographic transition and its implications for social policy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health