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Paper
GS-I
Question
Q9
Marks
15M
Word Limit
150W
Directive: Comment
Give your considered opinion, backed by reasoning and evidence.
Structure (15 marks · about 150 words)
This sub-point (Poverty and developmental issues) has been asked 8 times since 2013
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Paper
GS Paper I: Indian Heritage, History, Geography & Society
Subtopic
Poverty and developmental issues
Source
Official UPSC 2025 paper (verbatim)
Official UPSC syllabus: Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
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This is a verbatim UPSC Mains 2025 GS-I question from the "Women, Population & Urbanization" area of the official syllabus. It carries 15 marks with a 150-word limit.
For a 15-mark question with a 150-word limit, decode the directive verb first, then structure your answer with a crisp introduction, 2–3 substantiated body points, and a forward-looking conclusion within the limit.