UPSC Prelims 2019 Social Issues & Schemes Questions

Ancient History 2 Art & Culture 5 Economy 21 Environment & Ecology 18 Geography 8 Indian Polity 13 International Relations 4 Medieval History 3 Modern History 6 Science & Technology 15 Social Issues & Schemes 5

Question 1 Medium

In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because

Question 2 Easy

In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capitals?

Question 3 Hard

Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India : 1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory. 2. A stagnant ...

Question 4 Medium

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery a...

Question 5 Medium

Consider the following statements: 1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas...