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6. Previous Years GS Mains Test Series Questions
1. It has been argued that the recent order of the Supreme Court to prevent the misuse of Section 498A institutionalises the prejudices and rehabilitates the myths, which the women’s movement in India has battled over decades. Discuss.Answer:2. Human Trafficking in India has emerged as a serious issue, which calls for understanding the complexity of the problem and devising an effective strategy to combat it. Discuss.Answer:3. Examine the steps taken by the government over the years to ensure a secure and exploitation-free childhood for its citizens. Further analyse how the recent ratification of the two key ILO conventions will help India’s fight against child labour.Answer:4. Recent judgment of the Supreme Court, amending the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 has invoked varied reponses. Highlighting the amendment, critically examine its likely impact on application of the law.Answer:Positive Impacts of the Amendment:Negative Impacts of the Amendment:5. What do you mean by bonded labour? Explaining the reasons behind persistence of bonded labour in India, highlight the problems faced by them. Also give an account of the steps taken for abolition of bonded labour in the country.Answer:Causes of Bonded Labour:♤ Illiteracy, ignorance, lack of skills and poor implementation of legal protection. Problems faced by Bonded labourInitiatives for the elimination of bonded labour6. The Forest Rights Act 2006 tries to undo the historic injustice done to the forest dweller and tribals. Inspite of its well intended goals the act has failed to achieve the desired success. Critically analyse.Answer:Rights Available Under the Act:7. The transgender community has been among one of the most marginalized communities in India. Discuss. How does the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016 seek to protect transgenders from discrimination and address the problems faced by them?Answer:8. What are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)? How are they different from de-notified tribes? Critically analyze the initiatives taken by the government to address the problems faced by them.Answer:Government Schemes:9. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, was seen as an important legislation in the context of the protection of children, however, many argue that it has remained largely ineffective. Identifying the key objectives of the act, discuss the reasons for its ineffectiveness.Answer:The objectives of the act can be summarised as following:10. What are the reasons for the declining rate of child adoption in India? Discuss whether the amended Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015 can address this issue.Answer:Reasons for declining rate of child adoption in IndiaProvision for child- adoption in JJ Act 2015But some concerns remain11. It is more difficult to escape the shadow of social discrimination than it is to break the shackles of economic backwardness. Discuss the statement in the context of Dalit capitalism and give an account of the problems that Dalit entrepreneurs have been facing. Also highlight the steps taken by the government in recent times to encourage Dalit empowerment via the market.Answer:Problems faced by Dalit entrepreneursSteps taken by government12. Over the years, there have been many initiatives across India to promote the girl child and improve its poor child sex ratio. The schemes have differed in name, but converged in their general inefficiency. Examine. How does the “Beti Padhao Beti Bachao Yojna” seek to address this gap?Answer:♤ Focus on low income households:♤ Conflating sex ratio with family planning:Lacunae in access and implementation:
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