UPSC PYQs: Indian Society
Review complete published questions grouped by subject: Indian Society.
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Questions
- Unity in diversity remains the defining feature of Indian society despite the challenges from communalism and regionalism. Comment.2026 · Mains GS1 · Indian Society · Unity in Diversity, Communalism and Regionalism
- How do you understand disability? Substantiate the need for inclusive policy framework in India in this regard.2026 · Mains GS1 · Indian Society · Disability and Inclusive Policy
- Do you think digital technology promotes social empowerment? Explain with examples.2026 · Mains GS1 · Indian Society · Digital Technology and Social Empowerment
- Is caste disappearing in urban India? Illustrate your answer with examples.2026 · Mains GS1 · Indian Society · Caste and Urbanisation
- Critically examine the challenges of demographic transition in contemporary India.2026 · Mains GS1 · Indian Society · Demographic Transition in India
- Evaluate the impact of globalization on Indian youths with reference to social, political, economic and cultural spheres.2026 · Mains GS1 · Indian Society · Globalisation and Indian Youth
- Regarding Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), consider: (1) they are found in 18 States and one Union Territory; (2) stagnant or declining population is one identification criterion; (3) India has 95 notified PVTGs; (4) Irular and Konda Reddi are PVTGs. Which statements are correct?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Society · Tribes & PVTGs
- With reference to the Changpa community of India, consider the following statements: 1. They live mainly in Uttarakhand. 2. They rear Pashmina goats yielding fine wool. 3. They are classified as a Scheduled Tribe. Which is/are correct?2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Society · Changpa Tribe
- Consider the following pairs: 1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim 2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh 3. Dongaria : Odisha 4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu. Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Society · Tribes of India
- Consider the following pairs: Tribe : State. 1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim 2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh 3. Dongaria Kondh : Odisha 4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu. Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Society · Tribes of India