Part of the General Studies-IV question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains.
A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 12 questions on Family, Society, Education & Social Media for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-IV. 8 of them have been set in an actual paper — the years and exams are printed against each (2026, 2025, 2024, 2020, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2023, 2022). The rest are practice questions on the same syllabus points.
Previous year questions
| No. | Question | Asked in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Usually schools, working in remote areas, do not fully comply with government regulations. However, if the rules are enforced strictly, it would lead to most schools closing down. How should an administrator strike a balance between enforcement of rules and educational rights of children? | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2026 10 marks |
| 2 | In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2025 10 marks |
| 3 | Can scientific temper and traditional cultural values coexist in a society? What can possibly be areas of conflict? Has Indian society been able to reconcile the two? Give some examples. | OPSC OAS Mains 2024 20 marks |
| 4 | "Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all-round development of an individual and social transformation." Examine NEP 2020 in light of this. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2020 10 marks |
| 5 | "The current internet expansion has instilled a different set of cultural values which are in conflict with traditional values." Discuss. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2020 10 marks |
| 6 | Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2017 10 marks |
| 7 | Social values are more important than economic values. Discuss with examples in the context of inclusive growth. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2015 10 marks |
| 8 | We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women. Suggest innovative measures to tackle this menace. | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2014 10 marks |
| 9 | The current society is plagued with widespread trust-deficit. What are the consequences for personal and societal well-being? What can you do at personal level to make yourself trustworthy? | UPSC Mains GS-IV 2014 10 marks |
| 10 | "Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for moral development of an individual and social transformation". Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement. | OPSC OAS Mains 2023 15 marks |
| 11 | "Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for moral development of an individual and social transformation". Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement. | OPSC OAS Mains 2022 15 marks |
Practice questions
| No. | Question | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Discuss the role of family and society in shaping the ethical values of an individual. How do educational institutions contribute to this process? | — |
| 13 | Examine the ethical challenges posed by social media in contemporary society. What measures can be taken to address these challenges? | — |