Indian Society & Diversity — UPSC Mains GS-I Questions (2013–2025)

The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate.

Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period.

Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.

Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India’s cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.

What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?

Do you think marriage as a sacrament is loosing its value in Modern India?

Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children.

Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?

Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?

Analyse the salience of 'sect' in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion.

Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge system when compared with mainstream knowledge and cultural systems.

How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate the changes taking place in it.

Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.

Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with examples.

What makes the Indian society unique in sustaining its culture? Discuss.

"Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India.” Comment.

In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the states? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.

The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian society from very early times but it is also playing an important part at the present. Elaborate.

Why are the tribals in India referred to as the ‘Scheduled Tribes’? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.

Describe any four cultural elements of diversity in India and rate their relative significance in building a national identity.