Health, Education and Human Resources PYQ | UPSC GS II

2026

1. · Paper Q7 · 2026 · 10 marks · Solution

Malnutrition in India is not merely a public health concern; it is also a challenge of social equity, human development and effective welfare governance. Discuss.

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2. · Paper Q18 · 2026 · 15 marks · Solution

Should education be treated primarily as a welfare obligation of the state or as a strategic investment for building a globally competitive, knowledge-driven nation? Critically evaluate.

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2024

3. · Paper Q11 · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution

What are the aims and objects of recently passed and enforced, The Public Examination (prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whether University/State Education Board examinations, too, are covered under the Act?

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

In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system, the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketization of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level.

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2023

5. · Paper Q6 · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

The crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this adequacy.

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6. · Paper Q18 · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

Skill development programs have succeed in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyze the linkages between education, skill and employment.

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2022

7. · Paper Q18 · 2022 · 15 marks · Solution

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based system for children's education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse.

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2021

8. · Paper Q6 · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

"Besides being a moral imperative of Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary pre-condition for sustainable development." Analyze.

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9. · Paper Q7 · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

"'Earn while you learn' scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful." Comment.

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10. · Paper Q17 · 2021 · 15 marks · Solution

"Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and feminist movement has been patriarchal." Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu?

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2020

11. · Paper Q6 · 2020 · 10 marks · Solution

In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss.

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12. · Paper Q9 · 2020 · 10 marks · Solution

Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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13. · Paper Q18 · 2020 · 15 marks · Solution

National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement.

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2018

14. · Paper Q7 · 2018 · 10 marks · Solution

Appropriate local community level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve 'Health for All' in India. Explain.

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2016

15. · Paper Q9 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution

Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance?

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2015

16. · Paper Q12 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution

Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest?

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