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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals

Mains - GS-I

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Mains - GS-II

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2026MainsGS-IIQ.1
Right to privacy relating to self-identity is very dear to every human being and well protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. In this context, examine the effect of the amendment in 2026, to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
GS-II
2026MainsGS-IIQ.2
"Women as a class neither belong to a minority group nor are they regarded as forming a backward class." In the light of this statement, discuss the evolution of women's reservation from local bodies to Parliament.
GS-II
2026MainsGS-IIQ.3
Examine whether the constitutional office of the Lok Sabha Speaker has become vulnerable to partisan politics under the current anti-defection regime. What institutional changes are required to ensure the neutrality of the Lok Sabha Speaker in managing a polarised House?
Polity
2026MainsGS-IIQ.4
Is the right to vote a fundamental right? Discuss the position of the Election Commission of India while undertaking the revision of electoral rolls. Can it also examine the question of citizenship of voters?
Electoral Politics
2026MainsGS-IIQ.5
Do constitutional bodies like the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) possess adequate enforcement powers to secure substantive social equality? Suggest measures to enhance their institutional effectiveness.
Constitutional Bodies
2026MainsGS-IIQ.6
Does India's tribal development policy reflect the aspirations for a socially grounded and equity-based governance? Justify your answer.
Welfare Schemes
2026MainsGS-IIQ.7
Malnutrition in India is not merely a public health concern; it is also a challenge of social equity, human development and effective welfare governance. Discuss.
Poverty and Hunger
2026MainsGS-IIQ.8
Analyse the advantages and limitations of the generalist structure of the Indian Civil Services in contemporary governance.
Polity
2026MainsGS-IIQ.9
"IPMDA (Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness) bridges the gap between India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision and the Quad's collective Indo-Pacific strategy." Make a critical assessment of the statement focusing on IPMDA.
International Relations
2026MainsGS-IIQ.10
"BRICS acts as a powerful counterweight in global governance, actively amplifying the voice and influence of the Global South." Explain the role of BRICS in projecting itself as an alternative to other groupings.
International Relations
2026MainsGS-IIQ.11
Discuss the position of the Governor in the federal polity of India. What is the nature of his power while giving assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature? Is he bound by the aid and advice of his Council of Ministers in all his functions?
Polity
2026MainsGS-IIQ.12
What is meant by judicial legislation? In this context, discuss the verdicts of the apex court allowing "passive euthanasia" and a "living will".
Polity