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UPSC Mains 2026 GS Paper 2 Hit Ratio: Question-wise Comparison | InsightsIAS

UPSC Mains 2026 General Studies Paper 2 tested candidates across Polity, Constitution, Governance, Social Justice and International Relations. This page presents a transparent question-wise comparison between the questions asked by UPSC and relevant questions previously covered through InsightsIAS programmes. The purpose is simple. We want students to see the actual UPSC question, compare it with …

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Religious freedom is best protected when the State remains neutral rather than incentivising religious choices. Comment.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. Religious freedom is best protected when the State remains neutral rather than incentivising religious choices. Comment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The recent Madras High Court judgment (2026) on reservation benefits after religious conversion has revived …

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“Frequent constitutional amendments must preserve constitutional stability while accommodating democratic change.” Explain the principles that should guide constitutional amendments. Highlight the safeguards against arbitrary constitutional alteration.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Q3. “Frequent constitutional amendments must preserve constitutional stability while accommodating democratic change.” Explain the principles that should guide constitutional amendments. Highlight the safeguards against arbitrary constitutional alteration. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why …

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“Checks and balances are most critical where administrative authorities exercise quasi-judicial powers affecting democratic rights”. Comment.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive Q4. “Checks and balances are most critical where administrative authorities exercise quasi-judicial powers affecting democratic rights”. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The issue gained relevance following the debate over the Meenakshi Natarajan Rajya Sabha nomination and the broader discussion on the …

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“Constitutional rights must be interpreted in a manner that preserves both individual liberty and the State’s capacity to protect public welfare.” Analyse the constitutional principles governing this balance. What safeguards are needed to prevent arbitrary restrictions?

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. “Constitutional rights must be interpreted in a manner that preserves both individual liberty and the State’s capacity to protect public welfare.” Analyse the constitutional principles governing this balance. What safeguards are needed to prevent arbitrary restrictions? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium …

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Why is dissent considered an essential component of a constitutional democracy? Examine the institutional safeguards available for protecting democratic dissent in India. Highlight the major challenges in ensuring its effective protection.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. Why is dissent considered an essential component of a constitutional democracy? Examine the institutional safeguards available for protecting democratic dissent in India. Highlight the major challenges in ensuring its effective protection. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question …

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Labour law reforms that prioritise simplification may unintentionally weaken worker protections. Assess its implications for informal labour in India.

Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q4. Labour law reforms that prioritise simplification may unintentionally weaken worker protections. Assess its implications for informal labour in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Labour law reforms aimed at simplification have coincided with …

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“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not”. – Oprah Winfrey

Q7. What does the given quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not”. – Oprah Winfrey Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Asked to test understanding of integrity as an ethical value …

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Patna High Court strikes down 65% quota in Bihar

 Syllabus: Indian Constitution: Fundamental Rights Source: TH Context: The Patna High Court recently struck down Bihar’s attempt to raise Backward Classes (BC) reservation to 18%, Extremely Backward Communities (EBC) to 25%, and adjusted quotas for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, resulting in a total reservation of 65%.   Background of the case: The Bihar government …

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The Constitution of India is a document of compassion and understanding. It is the negation of hate in black and white. It is a unifying force. Discuss.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2. The Constitution of India is a document of compassion and understanding. It is the negation of hate in black and white. It is a unifying force. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: Recently the Chief Justice …

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Compare and contrast the major features of constitutions of India and Britain.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2. Compare and contrast the major features of constitutions of India and Britain. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 Key Demand of the …

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Indian Constitution which upholds the principles of equality, fraternity, secularism etc. are often considered as a ‘bag of borrowings’. Critically Analyse the statement.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 2. Indian Constitution which upholds the principles of equality, fraternity, secularism etc. are often considered as a ‘bag of borrowings’. Critically Analyse the statement. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth Why the question: The question is part of the …

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Compare and contrast the major features of constitutions of India and Britain.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3. Compare and contrast the major features of constitutions of India and Britain. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part …

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Do you agree with the view that the Indian constitution was ‘a bag of borrowings? Critically Analyse.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 4. Do you agree with the view that the Indian constitution was ‘a bag of borrowings? Critically Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Polity by M. Laxmikanth Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper …

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Our constitution has ideals and values inspired by great personalities and their philosophies which has enriched our democracy. Elaborate.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 4. Our constitution has ideals and values inspired by great personalities and their philosophies which has enriched our democracy. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu Why the question: Lord Buddha is the inspiration for India’s Constitution even today, Prime Minister …

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