Sociology II · Topic
Poverty and Inequality
Poverty, deprivation and inequalities in India.
166 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Poverty and Inequality that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
What are the continuing and emergent 'Unfreedoms' faced by rural women in spite of state interventions?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsRural Development
How has the concept of 'smart cities' in India addressed or ignored issues of urban poverty and social exclusion?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
How have environmental problems contributed to the crisis of poverty and gender-based violence?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
How do regional variation in population distribution affect resource allocation and development in India?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Size and GrowthPoverty and Inequality
Discuss how the synergies between WASH and gender equality can be harnessed more effectively.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
Examine the determinants of child labour in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
"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
"Educational policies in India have struggled to balance excellence with equity." Discuss with reference to higher education reforms and their social implications.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
"The Green Revolution created agricultural prosperity but also intensified rural inequality." Critically assess this statement with reference to regional variations.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
The problems related to disability vary across 'class' and 'gender'. Discuss.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Poverty and InequalityPatriarchy and Entitlements
With over 80% of labour in informal sector of India, along with significant rural labour, the problems faced by them contribute to societal disparities.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourRural Labour, Bondage and Migration
Explain the role of education as an agent of social change in India. (b) Explain the causes of child labour. How has COVID-19 pandemic increased child labour? (c) Discuss the change in the mode of production in Indian agriculture.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
Discuss how the experiences and challenges of ageing are differentially shaped by class and gender in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
Discuss the intersectional approach to the study of the problems of vulnerable sections in India. What are its limitations?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Poverty and InequalityCaste System
What are the challenges faced by informal rural labor in India?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationInformal Sector and Child Labour
Analyse the role of state in development of rural India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentPoverty and Inequality