Sociology I · Topic
Science, Technology and Social Change
How science and technology, including digital technology, change society.
51 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Science, Technology and Social Change that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
How have digital platforms blurred the lines between formal and informal work?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Where on one hand mass media has served as an important tool of social change but on the other hand it has also emerged as tools of inequality and conservatism. Examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
How does the rise of EdTech reflect the idea of 'Deschooling Society'? Discuss with reference to digital divide and commodification of education in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Education and Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
"Modernization does not necessarily lead to development." Analyze. Discuss how has the information revolution impacted social change in developing societies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Development and DependencyTheories and Agents of Social Change
Examine the impact of information technology on 'social organisation of work' in contemporary society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
Digital economy and digitalisation of social interaction in era of 4th Industrial Revolution expanded the horizon of social reality with certain challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
"Technology is the key to understanding social change today". Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Media has evolved over years from print and TV media to social media and mass media as well. 6(c) 'Cultural lag' refers to desynchronisation between material (e.g. tech.) and non-material (e.g. values) dimensions of society - Ogburn. 7(a) Capitalist society is largely denoted by a motive of shareholder capitalism where labours sell their skills and owner of Means of production own the resulting goods.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Examine dig-parenting as a need of the hour in an increasingly digitised world.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Cultural lag can also be seen very prominently in contemporary society. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change
Examine digital parenting as a need of the hour in an increasingly digitised world.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Science, Technology and Social ChangeFamily, Household and Marriage
Analyse the impact of artificial intelligence in sociological research.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Research Methods and Data CollectionScience, Technology and Social Change
What are some sociological perspectives that advocate for broader public participation in scientific and technological processes as a means to achieve equitable development.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Science, Technology and Social ChangeTheories and Agents of Social Change
Examine impact of social networking sites on the mode of mobilization and form of protest in the era of globalization.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Protest and Social MovementsScience, Technology and Social Change
Write a short note on "Social consequences of science and technology". 8. (c) "Family diversity has emerged as a global trend". Substantiate
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Science, Technology and Social ChangeFamily, Household and Marriage
Critically examine the role and influence of 'new media' on democracy with suitable illustrations.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, State and CitizenshipScience, Technology and Social Change
Ideological warfare (Capitalist v/s Communist) through technological means.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Science, Technology and Social ChangeDevelopment and Dependency
Discuss the changing notion of labour in contemporary society. How has digitalization affected this?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
What is sampling? Which sampling technique would be suitable to study voting behaviour of people? Explain How do online platforms contribute to the dynamics of social and political change in contemporary society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Research Methods and Data CollectionScience, Technology and Social Change
Critically evaluate the impact of automation on the work and the workers in the industrial and post industrial society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Labour and SocietyOrganisation of Work
Global demographic trends make systemic change essential to food security in developing and developed nations. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeScience, Technology and Social Change