Mains Practice Questions

Q.Despite achieving a near universal enrolment in primary school education, India has not been able to ensure concurrent learning, as demonstrated by latest ASER report. Examine. (250 words).

Q. India’s women who are enrolled in education and employment are far less than their counterparts.Examine the reasons and probable solutions for this gap in India. (250 words)

Q. According to the World Bank, one in every 12 households in India has a person living with a disability. In the light of this statement, discuss the steps taken by the government to protect the rights of disabled in India. Also, highlight the shortcomings of these measures. (150 words).

Q. For decades, India has tried to appoint an anti-corruption ombudsman. Discuss the efforts made and challenges remaining in this regard. (250 words)

Q. For any meaningful dialogue to take place, India has to be  a partner in Afghanistan reconciliation process. Discuss the evolving paradigm of Indian foreign policy with respect to Afghanistan. (250 words)

Q. The Supreme Court, by declaring the NJAC unconstitutional, missed an opportunity to introduce important reformatory changes in the functioning of the judiciary. Examine. (250 words).

Q. Discuss the need and concerns related to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2018. (250 words)

Q. India needs to stop looking at only South Asia as its "neighbourhood" and instead, evolve a more rational and realistic understanding of its "strategic frontiers". Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Independence of public institutions in a democracy is a barometer of governance. Comment. (150 words)

Q. In the light of the '2+2' talks held between India and U.S., discuss the major agreements signed between the two countries and explain their significance for India. (250 words)

Q. The Parliament recently passed The Constitution 103 Amendment Act, 2019 to provide reservation in education and public employment to economically disadvantaged sections of the society. Discuss the impact and various concerns related to the bill. (250 words)

Q. Indian democracy is marked by perennial election process which hinders governance aspect. Analyze. (150 words)

Q. Parliament is a platform to deliberate, discuss and decide and not for disruptions in a democracy. Comment.

Q. Discuss the challenges related to higher education in India. Also suggest the corrective measures that need to be taken in this regard. (250 words)

Q. In order to ensure success of e-governance , India needs to bridge the digital divide. Examine. (150 words)

Q. As a rising China projects its economic and military power into the Indian Ocean, any strategy for regional balance by the government in India would necessarily involve the economic and military development of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Examine. (250 words)

Q. Multidimensional approach to assess deprivation is critical to combat poverty and achieve sustainable development goals. Discuss.

Q. Separation of investigation from law and order can be very fruitful, provided the basic procedure is also revised. Discuss. 

Q. The draft Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Amendment Rules, 2018, have been criticised for expanding the scope for state surveillance. Discuss the need and concerns regarding the rules in view of rising incidence of fake news. (250 words)

Q. Though ordinances making power of President is given under Article 123 of the Constitution, yet its frequent use goes against the spirit of constitution. Examine. (150 words)

Q. Recently Lok Sabha passed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2016. Discuss the need, provisions and concerns with regard to the bill (250 words).

Q. NITI Aayog is an action tank than just a think tank. Critically Examine. (150 words)

Q. Despite several provisions in the Indian constitution and laws prohibiting the practice of manual scavenging, the dehumanizing practice still persists across the country. Examine the causes and suggest steps needed to overcome problem of manual scavenging. (250 words)

Q. Even though child mortality in India has reduced significantly, the numbers are still the highest in the world. Discuss the reason behind the persistence in high rate of child mortality in the country and highlight the steps taken by the government in this regard. (250 words)

Q. China’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean Region is a cause of concern for India and regional stability. Discuss the implications and steps taken by India in this regard. (250 words)

Q. In light of the ostracisation faced by Denotified and Nomadic Tribes, discuss the steps that need to be taken to provide them access to political-social-economic welfare.(250 words)

Q: A third of the world's stunted children under five live in India. In light of the above statement, discuss the existing national framework to improve nutrition in India and its shortcomings in meeting its objective. (250 words)

Q: Peace in the Indian subcontinent presupposes amity between India and Pakistan. Examine. (150 words)

Q. In shedding “hesitations of history”, India’s foreign policy seems to be moving away from “non-alignment.” Comment. (250 words)

Q: Publicly naming and shaming might be a flawed process but it is the only option available for any hope of justice for many victims of sexual harassment. Critically examine.