UPSC Mains PYQs: Society
Every UPSC Mains previous year question on Society, across GS 1, 2, 3 and Ethics — each with a detailed model answer, diagrams, flowcharts and structured answer writing.
Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian Society.
Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India?
Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category ?
How is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with an emphasis on the culture of consumption?
Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.
Analyse the salience of 'sect' in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion. Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.
Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India.
Explore and evaluate the impact of 'Work From Home' on family relationships.
What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.
Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge system when compared with mainstream knowledge and cultural systems.
Examine the role of 'Gig Economy' in the process of empowerment of women in India.
What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global society? Has it been affecting Indian society also? (250 words)
What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India? (250 words)
Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail.
How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate the changes taking place in it.
COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment.
Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue.
Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.
Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?
How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the educational system in the country? Elaborate your answer.