Indian Society – UPSC GS1

This module of the GS Paper 1: History, Culture, Geography & Society course covers diversity, population, women, urbanisation and social issues. It has 2 study lessons and a 16-question practice quiz. Free lessons can be read in full; premium lessons show a preview.

Lessons in this module

1. Features of Indian Society and Population

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Unity in diversity – many languages, religions, castes, tribes, food and dress, held together by shared history, the Constitution and cultural links (pilgrimages, festivals, cinema). Hierarchy and caste – a traditional system based on birth.…

2. Women, Urbanisation and Globalisation

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Challenges: low female labour-force participation, unpaid care work, gender-based violence, a skewed child sex ratio and the digital gender divide. Constitutional and legal support: Article 15(3) – special provisions for women and children. Article 39(d)…

Module quiz: Indian Society (16 questions)

Maps & infographics in this module

Census 2011 literacy bar chart and key indicator tiles: population, sex ratio, child sex ratio, urban share — Source: Census of India 2011.

Line chart of India's urban population share rising from 17.3 percent in 1951 to 31.1 percent in 2011 — Urbanisation has accelerated since 1971.

Frequently asked questions

Lessons: Features of Indian Society and Population; Women, Urbanisation and Globalisation.

Answer: 943. The sex ratio in Census 2011 was 943 females per 1,000 males.

Answer: Article 17. Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice.

Answer: 73rd Amendment. The 73rd Amendment (1992) reserved at least one-third of panchayat seats for women.

Answer: Sexual harassment at the workplace. The Supreme Court framed the Vishaka guidelines; they led to the POSH Act, 2013.

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Indian Society – UPSC GS1

Lessons in this module

1. Features of Indian Society and Population

2. Women, Urbanisation and Globalisation

Maps & infographics in this module

Frequently asked questions

What is covered in Indian Society for UPSC GS1?

As per Census 2011, the sex ratio of India was:

Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?

Reservation of not less than one-third seats for women in panchayats was provided by:

The Vishaka guidelines (1997) relate to:

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