GS-II · UPSC Mains PYQSocial Justice 2015 12.5 Marks

Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable alter- natives would you suggest?

Microtheme: Health · Asked in UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2015.

Model Answer Approach

  1. Decode demand: Identify the directive verb (discuss / examine / critically analyse) and bound the scope to Health.
  2. Intro (40–50 words): Define the core concept; anchor with a definition, data point, or constitutional/historical reference.
  3. Body: 2–3 thematic sub-heads with crisp points, examples and counter-arguments. Add a relevant case study or committee/report.
  4. Conclusion (30–40 words): Forward-looking — recommendations, way forward, or a constitutional/ethical anchor.

Structure Checklist

  • Definition / context in intro
  • Minimum 1 data point or report
  • Multi-dimensional arguments
  • Counter-view / limitations
  • Diagram, flowchart or map (if applicable)
  • Way forward in conclusion

Keywords to Use

limitationsprovidinguniversalcoverageprivatebridgingnativessuggest