Social Justice › Poverty

7 questions

#	Question	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper
2025
1	Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the major causes of poverty. Discuss in the context of 'paradox of poverty'.	2025	GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger	15.0	GS2
2024
2	Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?	2024	GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger	10.0	GS2
2022
3	Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss.	2022	GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger	15.0	GS2
2020
4	“The incidence and intensity of poverty are more important in determining poverty based on income alone”. In this context analyse the latest United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index Report.	2020	GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger	15.0	GS2
2017
5	Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.	2017	GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger	10.0	GS2
6	‘Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they are backed by political will’. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.	2017	GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger	15.0	GS2
2015
7	Though there have been several different estimates of poverty in India, all indicate reduction in poverty levels over time. Do you agree? Critically examine with reference to urban and rural poverty indicators.	2015	GS2-14.Issues relating to poverty and hunger	12.5	GS2