Sociology I · Topic
Religion in Modern Society
Religion and science, secularisation, religious revivalism and fundamentalism.
67 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Religion in Modern Society that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Globalization has accelerated the rise of consumerism, individualism and questioned religion and provided for pluralist societies driven by distinctive religions. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Religious fundamentalism is a challenge to the truth of other religions. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Examine the impact of secularisation on family and marriage systems.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Family, Household and MarriageReligion in Modern Society
Do religion and science necessarily go together? Give your views.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern Society
The process of secularisation was greatly aided by transformation of human consciousness triggered by the popularisation of scientific ideas among common people. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Secularization as a social process has its challenges in the form of religious fundamentalism in the contemporary society. Critically examine.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
There is a strong correspondence between sociology of religion and sociology of knowledge. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Is religious belief compatible with a scientific outlook? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Discuss the relevance of Emile Durkheim's understanding of religion in contemporary society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
The issue of fundamentalism illustrates that religion appears to be associated with conflict in many parts of the world. Critically discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
To what extent, in your opinion, are religion and science compatible?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Religious fundamentalism and Globalization
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
How Durkheim's idea of Sacred and profane be used to understand the contemporary society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2020
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
"Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge, which is power; religion gives man wisdom, which is control". Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Analyze the concept of secularization and discuss how does secularization impact religious institutions and the public sphere?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Define New Age Movement and explain the growth of new age movement with few examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Protest and Social MovementsSociology of Religion
Modernity has many children, one of them is 'fundamentalism'. Critically examine the relevance of the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Modernity has many children, one of them is 'fundamentalism'. Critically evaluate the relevance of the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Fundamentalism is an ideology whereas religious revivalism is a practice. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Critically discuss the concept of "Cult of the Individual".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Sociology of ReligionEmile Durkheim
"Religion and Science have in the course of history helped man to cope with the uncertainties and hazards of life in their own way". Comment
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
"The fate of our times is characterized by rationalization and intellectualization and, above all, by the disenchantment of the world." How far is the Weber's statement valid in today's society?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Max WeberReligion in Modern Society
It is observed that young adults around the world are less religious by several measures. Give some theoretical strands in support of this observation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Compare and contrast the role of religion in various aspects of social life in pluralistic societies like India and USA.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Discuss how religious fundamentalism and extremism influence political ideologies and conflict in society?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Are religious beliefs sometimes conducive to science, or do they inevitably pose obstacles to scientific inquiry?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Through Protestant ethics and spirit of capitalism, Weber stressed the influence of religious attitudes on economic ones. In light of this, how far do you think religion influence economic outcomes in contemporary times?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Max WeberReligion in Modern Society
Examine the functional as well as dysfunctional aspects of religion as a social institution in the contemporary society.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Elaborate the contribution of religion in the development of science.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Religion is a source of consensus and conflict. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society