Sociology I · Topic
Lineage and Descent
Kinship, lineage and rules of descent.
7 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Lineage and Descent that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Explain the concept of fictive kinship and its significance in forming social bonds. How does it operate in modern societies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and MarriageLineage and Descent
How does structural-functional theoretical framework explain the functions of kinship systems in maintaining social order and stability?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024
Family, Household and MarriageLineage and Descent
Explain the correlation between Residency and Lines of Descent.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Lineage and DescentFamily, Household and Marriage
Discuss the importance of lineage and descent in kinship and family.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Lineage and DescentFamily, Household and Marriage
With the rise of nuclear modern families, the relevance of kinship studies in the sociological analysis is reducing. Do you agree?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and MarriageLineage and Descent
The Supreme Court of India, through various judgements, has granted coparcenary rights to women. In light of this, discuss the concept of lineage and descent.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Lineage and DescentPatriarchy and Gender
How do rules of descent and alliance in kinship differ from each other? Illustrate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Lineage and DescentFamily, Household and Marriage