Theme T55 · Indian Society
Urbanisation: social problems, segregation & urban poverty
3PYQs
3GS1
2013–20253 distinct years
1asked 2024–26
What UPSC asks
UPSC asks about social problems of rapid urbanisation, segregation and marginalisation of the poor, and whether smart cities address urban poverty.
Prepare these
- Slums, informal work, crime, pollution
- Segregation and gated communities
- Distributive justice in urban planning
Answer writing
- Use specific cities and data
Directive words in these PYQs: Discuss (1).
Linked themes
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Syllabus lines covered
- GS1-L7 — Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
All 3 PYQs, newest first
- GS1202510 marks · 150 wordsGS1-SOC-05-M2025-Q08
How does smart city in India, address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice?
- GS1202315 marks · 250 wordsGS1-SOC-05-M2023-Q18
- GS12013GS1-SOC-05-M2013-S01