Sociology I · Topic
Emile Durkheim
Division of labour, social fact, suicide, and religion and society.
103 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Emile Durkheim that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Analyze the relationship between division of labor and social solidarity in industrial societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Emile Durkheim
"Durkheim was not the first thinker to attempt to make sociology a science." Critically examine
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
Parsons combined the Weberian notion of subjective aspect of social action with the Durkheimian notion of objective contexts of social fact. Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Talcott ParsonsMax Weber
Distinguish between the 'sacred' and the 'profane' in Durkheim's study of religion.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
It is argued that the society is largely influenced by economic factors while economic processes are determined by the social conditions. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Karl MarxEmile Durkheim
"Suicide as a 'social fact' is an illustration of, Emile Durkheim's views on 'society' and 'methodology'." Discuss
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Emile DurkheimScience and Scientific Method
Discuss how Durkheim's study of suicide demonstrates the impact of social structure on individual behavior.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Emile Durkheim
"It is not the consciousness of individual that directs behavior but collective conscience that transcends the individual and shape his or her consciousness". Discuss in context of Durkheim's theory of social facts.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Emile Durkheim
The division of labor goes beyond the economic interests, it also establishes social and moral order within the society. Discuss in context of theory of Emile Durkheim.
25 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Emile Durkheim
Describe various characteristics of a 'social fact'. How is rate of suicide a social fact according to Durkheim? (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Emile Durkheim
Write a short note on "comparative method in sociology".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Science and Scientific MethodEmile Durkheim
What is Multivariate analysis? Discuss it in context of Durkheim's study of Suicide.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Emile DurkheimResearch Methods and Data Collection
Compare and contrast evolutionary and conflict theories of social change. What does each perspective reveal about societal transformation?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Durkheim's society is merely a by-product of his concerns with moral issues. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Emile Durkheim
How did Emile Durkheim apply concepts of mechanical and organic solidarity to study social integration and solidarity in modern industrial society?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Emile Durkheim
Distinguish between 'mechanical solidarity' and 'organic solidarity' in Durkheim's analysis of division of labour.
9 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile Durkheim
Elaborate on the use of comparative method in sociology with suitable illustrations.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Science and Scientific MethodEmile Durkheim
Durkheim suggests 'society is more than sum of Individuals'. Do you agree? Why?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile Durkheim
Suicide as a 'social fact' is an illustration of E D Durkheims view on 'society' and 'methodology' - Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Emile Durkheim
Critically assess the differences between Durkheim and Marx on Division of labor.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile DurkheimKarl Marx
Religious worship is really the worship of society itself. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
"Durkheim’s understanding of religion emerged and had greater relevance in a particular ‘social context’. Critically analyze the statement.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
Discuss whether the scientific method qualifies Sociology as a science, using Durkheim's method as an example.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Science and Scientific MethodPositivism and Its Critique
Compare Durkheim's approach to religion with that of Weber. How do their views on role of religion in social change differ?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile DurkheimMax Weber
Discuss how Durkheim's study of suicide demonstrates the impact of social structure on individual behaviour.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile Durkheim
How does Emile Durkheim's sociological analysis prioritize a specific aspect or area of study, Provide an illustration of this emphasis by giving reference to one of Durkheim's notable contributions?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emile Durkheim
Sociology as a by-product of Industrial revolution 1. (b) Suicide as a social fact
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Emile DurkheimEmergence of Sociology
Religion is source of consensus & conflict. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Sociology of ReligionEmile Durkheim
Max Weber as an interpretative sociologist believed that Sociology cannot be explained but only understood. However, he did believe in general patterns in society. 3(b) Compare and contrast the perspectives of Emile Durkheim and Max Weber on the study of society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Max WeberEmile Durkheim
In the "Elementary forms of Religions practices", Durkheim defines religion to be a set of beliefs and practices related to sacred things, beliefs and practices that constitute into a moral community who adhere to the same.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology of ReligionEmile Durkheim