Mains Practice Questions

Q. “Indian democracy will disintegrate under the burden of caste, communalism, regionalism, economic disparities, linguistic jingoism and other economic challenges.” Examine the factors that contributed to Indian democracy’s resilience despite these challenges. (250 words)

Q. Even though migrants add substantially to the economy, they are always not seen favourably by the recipient states/cities. Comment. (250 words)

Q. According to the 2016 Global Slavery Index, India has the most slaves in the world (in terms of population). What laws and provisions are available to end bonded labour in India and why have they not been able to eliminate this practice? (250 words)

Q. Law has its own limitation in bringing social change. In this context, critically evaluate the efficacy of steps taken to empower women and weaken the grip of patriarchy around them. (250 words)

Q. Just as India has committed to moving up the ranks in Ease of Doing Business indicators, a similar commitment should be made on the gender front. Comment in view of the 'son meta-preference'. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by the term 'sarpanch pati'? Examine the reasons and impact of such culture. (150 words)

Q. The condition of women in a society is an index of that society’s place in civilization. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. Examine the reasons and impact of ‘devi-dasi’ dichotomy prevalent in Indian society. (250 words)

Q. Social changes in society cannot be brought only on the edifice of legislations. Analyze. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by communalism? Discuss the reasons and impact of communalism on Indian society. (250 words)

Q.“Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India”. Comment. (250 words)

Q. There is a scant focus on India’s secret shame of bonded labour which still persists despite it being abolished decades ago under the Bonded Labour System Abolition Act, 1976. Comment.

Q. Internal migration can be driven by push/ pull factors. Highlighting the issues related with internal migration in India, discuss the need for a national policy on internal migration. (150 words)

Q. To some extent regionalism is important for maintaining 'unity in diversity' in India. Critically analyse. (250 words)