Sociology I · Topic
Karl Marx
Historical materialism, mode of production, alienation and class struggle.
125 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Karl Marx that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Critically analyse Marx's notion of Alienation in context of present day Capitalism.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Karl MarxLabour and Society
Compare and contrast Talcott Parsons with Karl Marx with respect to their views on social change.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Critically assess the differences between Durkheim and Marx on Division of labor.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Emile DurkheimKarl Marx
What is Karl Marx's theoretical framework concerning the concept of class-antagonism, and how have the proponents of functionalist perspective responded to his perspectives?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Karl MarxTheories of Stratification
While early Marxist theorists classified the society into infrastructure (economy) and superstructure (family, religion, polity etc), advocating former influencing the latter, the neomarxists establish a dual relationship.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Karl Marx
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The key to Marx's critique of capitalism is his theory of surplus-value.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Karl Marx
Explain the transition from class-in-itself to class-for-itself, according to Karl Marx.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Karl Marx
Critically evaluate the Marxian theory of social stratification.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
Dahrendorf's work 'Class and class conflict in industrial society' provided a reasoned critique of Marx's writings on class. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
Religion is source of consensus & conflict. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Sociology of ReligionEmile Durkheim
'Religion prevents social change by disguising exploitation and inequality'. Critically evaluate with Marx's and Weber's theory of religion.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Sociology of ReligionKarl Marx
"Religion is the opium of masses and instrument of classes." Critically analyze.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Karl MarxSociology of Religion
How will you describe 'employee alienation' in services sector as a phenomenon?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Durkheim and Marx differed in their treatment of the 'Division of Labour'. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Emile DurkheimKarl Marx
Examine the relevance of Marxian conflict theory in contemporary society. 2(a) Differentiate between micro-sociology and macro-sociology. Explain the basic tenets of each. 2(b) Discuss the perspectives of Marx and Weber on social stratification in a capitalist society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Karl MarxTheories of Stratification
According to Marx, social stratification is caused by people's varying relationships to the means of production. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Theories of StratificationKarl Marx
Discuss the linkage between religion and economy in the light of Max Weber's 'Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism'. (b) Critically examine Marx's theory of class struggle and its relevance in the contemporary society. (c) Critically evaluate the 'Pattern Variables' of Talcott Parsons.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Max WeberKarl Marx
How viable is Interview Method in present era of social-distancing and virtual world? Can we eliminate it altogether, given the imp. of the method? In Marx's view, social stratification is created by people's differing relationship to the means of production. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Research Methods and Data CollectionKarl Marx
How do the concepts of "class-in-itself" and "class-for-itself" in sociological theory highlight the transformation of social classes from objective economic categories to subjective collective identities?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Karl Marx
"Subjective perception of objective reality prepares the content for articulation of class antagonism". Evaluate wit Marx's contribution.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Karl Marx
Marx as a conflict theorist viewed social conflict or class struggle as a catalyst to social change.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Karl MarxTheories and Agents of Social Change
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The key to Marx's critique of capitalism is his theory of surplus-value. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Karl Marx
Work in industrial and post industrial societies can be alienating for workforce. Comment
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Marx's historical materialism and alienation are central to his sociology. Discuss. (b) Explain Max Weber's view on the relationship between Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Karl MarxMax Weber
"According to Marx, transformation of our needs through labor is an engine of human history." Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Karl Marx
Examine how Weber characterisation of capitalism is different from those of marx.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Karl MarxMax Weber
Do you agree with the statement that the bourgeoisie produces its own grave-diggers? Give supporting arguments to your answer.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Karl Marx
Describe the main idea of Max Weber's book, 'The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism' as a critique of Marxism. (20M)
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Max WeberKarl Marx
Marxism has lost its relevance in 21st Century. Examine the statement with suitable evidence.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Karl MarxLabour and Society
The process of embourgeoisement is antithetical to the concept of 'proletarianisation' and 'class in itself'. Critically analyse. 6(b) 'Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Analyse the sociological relevance of the statement.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Theories of StratificationClass, Status, Gender and Race