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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Topic:[GS-II] Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.22 PYQs
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Mains - GS-II
10 shown2026•Mains•GS-II•Q.18
Should education be treated primarily as a welfare obligation of the state or as a strategic investment for building a globally competitive, knowledge-driven nation? Critically evaluate.
GS-II - Social Sector (Education)
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
Women's social capital complements in advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain.
Social Justice
2024•Mains•GS-II•Q.17
In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level.
GS-II
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
The crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this inadequacy.
Polity
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.18
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting incentive-based system for children's education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse.
Education
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
"Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development." Analyze.
GS-II
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.6
In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss.
GS-II
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.18
National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement.
GS-II
2018•Mains•GS-II•Q.7
Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve 'Health for All' in India. Explain.
Social Justice
2016•Mains•GS-II•Q.9
Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance?
Social Justice
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
7 shown2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.99
With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements:
1
This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.
2
Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.
Health Welfare Scheme
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy :
1
It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women.
2
It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child-birth.
3
It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents.
4
It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.
Social Sector/Services relating to Health
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.75
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I
India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.
Statement-II
Under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Health
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45
What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?
1
These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.
2
Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced.
3
These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions.
Social Sector - Health
2019•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98
Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?
1
Genetic predisposition of some people
2
Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases
3
Using antibiotics in livestock farming
4
Multiple chronic diseases in some people
Health
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21
Consider the following statements :
1
As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.
2
As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.
3
In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments.
Education Policy (RTE Act)
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23
Consider the following statements :
1
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.
2
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Food Safety and Health Regulation