UPSC PracticeUPSC Practice
We're adding more 2021 questions — this paper listing is partial (20 so far). Browse other years →
GS 2

UPSC Mains 2021

20 questions · 250 marks · Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations

GS 1GS 2GS 3Ethics
International Relations15 Marks

Q1.The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Discuss
Governance15 Marks

Q3.Can Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organisations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen. Discuss the challenges of this alternative model.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Discuss
Government policies and interventions15 Marks

Q4.“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?

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Governance15 Marks

Q5.Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, couple with lack of Information and Communication Technology(ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Examine
Indian Polity15 Marks

Q6.Do Department -related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Evaluate
Indian Polity15 Marks

Q7.Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Explain
Indian Polity15 Marks

Q9.Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Analyzing
Indian Polity15 Marks

Q10.The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probe within a particular state is being questioned by various States. However, the power of States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Explain
International Relations10 Marks

Q11.“The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Explain
International Relations10 Marks

Q12.“If the last few decades were Asia's growth story, the next few are expected to be Africa's.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Examine
Governance10 Marks

Q13.Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Explain
Government policies and interventions10 Marks

Q14.“Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful.” Comment.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Comment
Government policies and interventions10 Marks

Q15.“Besides being a moral imperative of the Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Analyse
Governance10 Marks

Q16.“Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Explain
Indian Polity10 Marks

Q19.Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Discuss
Indian Polity10 Marks

Q20.‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions.

View answerWrite & evaluate this answer
Directive: Explain