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- 1 Social Justice Previous Year Questions (PYQs) | UPSC Mains Examination
- 1.1 Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections:
- 1.2 Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources:
- 1.3 Trend of social justice previous year questions (PYQs) for UPSC Mains
Social Justice Previous Year Questions (PYQs) | UPSC Mains Examination
On this page you will find all the updates related to the previous year questions of subject Social Justice for UPSC IAS Mains examination.
The UPSC Mains examination General Studies Paper 2 delves into questions related to social issues encompassing areas such as the Indian education system, social empowerment, gender inequality, digital education, and social welfare.
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections:
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources:
Q.2) 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. [250 Words] [15 Marks] [2022]
Q.3) “Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyze. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2021]
Q.4) 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. [250 Words] [15 Marks] [2020]
Q.5) 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. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2020]
Q.6) Despite Consistent experience of High growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2019]
Q.7) Appropriate local community level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain. [150 Words] [10 Marks] [2018]
Q.8) 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? [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2016]
Q.9) “Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable? [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2016]
Q.10) The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality of technical and higher education in the country. Discuss. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks][2015]
Q.11) 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? [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2015]
Q.12) Should the premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode/criteria of selection of students. Discuss in light of the growing challenges. [200 Words] [12.5 Marks] [2014]
Q.13) Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same. [200 Words] [10 Marks] [2013]
Social justice as a subject carry weightage of around 10-15 marks in Mains examination. Since last 4-5 years, around 2-4 questions are asked from this section.
| Year | Total Marks weightage |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 37.5 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2013 | 10 |
