Social Justice › Hunger

3 questions

#	Question	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper
2019
1	There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Food essential items squeezing their food – budget.- Elucidate.	2019	GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger	10.0	GS2
2018
2	How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food as the main cause of hunger takes the attention away from ineffective human development policies in India?	2018	GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger	15.0	GS2
2013
3	The concept of Mid Day Meal (MDM) scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency in pre-independent India. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates and success.	2013	GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger	10.0	GS2