Indian Society and Diversity PYQ | UPSC GS I

2026

1. · Paper Q9 · 2026 · 10 marks · Solution

How do you understand disability? Substantiate the need for inclusive policy framework in India in this regard.

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2. · Paper Q19 · 2026 · 15 marks · Solution

Critically examine the challenges of demographic transition in contemporary India.

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2025

3. · Paper Q18 · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.

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4. · Paper Q20 · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

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2024

5. · Paper Q10 · 2024 · 10 marks · Solution

In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?

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6. · Paper Q17 · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?

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7. · Paper Q18 · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.

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2023

8. · Paper Q8 · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

Do you think marriage as a sacrament in loosing its value in Modern India?

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9. · Paper Q10 · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children.

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10. · Paper Q12 · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society?

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11. · Paper Q13 · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression?

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12. · Paper Q15 · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forests regions of India.

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2022

13. · Paper Q8 · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

Explore and evaluate the impact of 'Work From Home' on family relationships.

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14. · Paper Q10 · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

Given the diversities among the tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?

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2021

15. · Paper Q9 · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge system when compared with mainstream knowledge and cultural systems.

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16. · Paper Q19 · 2021 · 15 marks · Solution

What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global society? Has it been affecting Indian society also?

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17. · Paper Q20 · 2021 · 15 marks · Solution

How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate the changes taking place in it.

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2017

18. · Paper Q9 · 2017 · 10 marks · Solution

In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your view point.

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2016

19. · Paper Q10 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution

Why are the tribals in India referred to as 'the Scheduled Tribes'? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.

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2015

20. · Paper Q8 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution

Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance in building a national identity.

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21. · Paper Q11 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution

Discuss the changes in the trends of labour migration within and outside India in the last four decades.

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