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.
Secularization theory was once the dominant sociological pattern of interpretation to describe and explain religious change in the modern period, however has lately been discredited. Comment
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Religion is said to have emancipated human beings on the one hand but it also alienates them on the other. Bring out the paradoxical functions religion plays in a modern secular society.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
“Religion continues to hold a prominent place in Indian society, but there have been notable recent developments that indicate a growing trend towards secularization in India”. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Comment on the trend of increasing numbers of sects and cults particularly in modern societies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
The decline of conventional form of religion has led to growth of Sects & Cults which provides solution to the problems created by the modernity. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
"Sects and cults represent both resistance to and consequence of modernity." Elaborate with reference to sociological theories.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Examine how religious beliefs and institutions shape political ideologies and policies, and vice versa.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Religious fundamentalism and Globalization
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Religion in Modern Society
Compare & contrast role of religion in various aspects of social life in pluralistic societies like India & US.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Is religion a solution of social problems or a cause of it? Give theoretical strands in support of your answer.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Identify the causes of religious fundamentalism in contemporary global world.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Analyse how the various types of sects and cults have altered the religious experience.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Discuss the sociological perspectives on religious fundamentalism as a source of conflict. (b) Explain Merton's critique of the functionalist approach to the study of social institutions.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Discuss the relationship between science and religion in the contemporary world.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Modernity has many children, one of them is fundamentalism. Critically evaluate the relevance. (b) Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Analyse. (c) There is a strong correspondence b/w sociology of Religion and Sociology of knowledge. comment. (d) Many social theorists have built on Marx's conflict theory to bolster it, grow it and refine it over the years. comment. (e) Industrialisation has disrupted trad relationship b/w generations, as well as, the relationship b/w spouses in a familial structure. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Power and ElitesProtest and Social Movements
Through Protestant Ethic and spirit of Capitalism, Weber, stressed the influence of rel. attitude on economy. How far do you think rel. influence economic outcomes in contemporary times?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Max WeberReligion in Modern Society
Examine the paradox of rationalism and belief in sects and cults.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Religion is the institution which allows humans to seek the sacred and discard profane according to Durkheim.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Herbert Blumer's perspective on social movement (10) Q1) c) Pluralistic conception of power. Q1) d) Secularization of societies in modern world.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Protest and Social MovementsPower and Elites
Bryon Wilson argued that with rise of Modernisation, there would be growth of sects and cults which highlights Religious Pluralism.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
How does Emile Durkheim’s theory of the relationship between religion and society contribute to our understanding of the contemporary religious landscape and social dynamics in Asia?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
Bring out the causes behind growth of fundamentalist tendencies in society. Describe possible measures to deal with it.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Do you think New Religious Movements have both functional and dysfunctional role in society. Discuss with reference to growing sects and cults in different societies.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
Religious revivalism poses a challenge to the secular foundations of modern nation-states. Comment with suitable contemporary examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
How can Durkheim's idea of Sacred and profane be used to understand the contemporary society?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emile DurkheimSociology of Religion
Religion & science have in course of history helped man to cope w/ uncertainties & hazards of life in their own way. Comment
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
While religion remains significant in Indian society, recent developments suggest an increasing trend towards secularization. Explain this observation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Analyse the concept of secularization and discuss how does secularization impact religious institutions and public sphere?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Relevance of Emile Durkheim's understanding of religion in contemporary society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society