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UPSC CSE Mains 2024 — Indian Society Questions with Answers

All 8 Indian Society previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Mains 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Population

   Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.

2. Q2.Population

   What is the concept of a 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.

3. Q3.Women & Gender

   Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?

4. Q4.Diversity & Integration

   Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.

5. Q5.Social Change

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

6. Q6.Social Issues

   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.

7. Q7.Women & Gender

   Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted their personal freedom and relationship with family?

8. Q8.Diversity & Integration

   Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.