22 Sep 2026GS2Revision
Revision: the whole GS2 paper
Questions you have written before will appear here. That is by design. Writing an answer a second time, after reading the model answer, is the point of the day.
Previous year questions
10 as set1 · GS2 201815 marks250 words
India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based.
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2 · GS2 201815 marks250 words
How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.
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3 · GS2 202110 marks150 words
Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
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4 · GS2 201715 marks250 words
Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.
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5 · GS2 201715 marks250 words
Poverty alleviation programmes in India remain mere showpieces until and unless they are backed up by political will. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.
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6 · GS2 201810 marks150 words
India's relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back. Discuss.
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7 · GS2 201710 marks150 words
What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.
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8 · GS2 201715 marks250 words
The emergence of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the State from developmental activities. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs.
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9 · GS2 201810 marks150 words
Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate 'protection and prevention of degradation' to environment. Comment with relevant illustrations.
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10 · GS2 201815 marks250 words
Assess the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part of local government. Apart from government grants, what sources the Panchayats can look out for financing developmental projects?
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