Sociology I · Topic
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
The scope of sociology and how it compares with economics, political science, history, anthropology and psychology.
41 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Sociology and Other Social Sciences that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
How has the contributions from history influenced the scope of sociology?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2025
Sociology and Other Social SciencesEmergence of Sociology
"Economics must be made the handmaid of sociology." Critically analyze.
15 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
"History without Sociology has no fruit, Sociology without History has no root". Critically discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Considering the impact of globalization, examine the evolving scope of sociology and how it has adapted to study and address contemporary social issues.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Sociology and Other Social SciencesEmergence of Sociology
History is the past Sociology and Sociology is the present history. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
'Though they take very different approaches to study society, both 'micro' and 'macro' sociology aid our ability to understand the social world. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Emergence of SociologyScience and Scientific Method
Sociology and political science are so closely related to each other that one becomes meaningless without other. Analyse.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
"Sociology and political science are so closely and deeply related to each other that one becomes meaningless without the other". Analyze
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Clarify the correlation between Sociology and political science.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Sociology is the queen of social sciences. In the light of this statement, discuss why sociology is considered as last of all social sciences.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Sociology and Other Social SciencesEmergence of Sociology
The 'union' of anthropology and sociology is considered to be desirable and favorable, despite their distinctive areas of specialization. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Economics must be made the handmaid of sociology. Critically analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
"History is the past Sociology and Sociology is the present History". Examine
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Discuss the changing equations of discipline of Sociology with other social sciences.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
"Scope of Sociology has been defined differently by different scholars during different times". Substantiate this statement with proper validation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Emergence of SociologySociology and Other Social Sciences
"The subject matter and scope of sociology have been intensely debated but still it is not practical to rein it's purview within specific boundaries". Examine
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Emergence of SociologySociology and Other Social Sciences
Analyse the relationship between sociology and welfare economics, with special reference to Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Sociology is a systematic study of society, distinct from philosophical and religious reflections, as well as from our everyday common-sense observations about society. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Sociology and Common SenseEmergence of Sociology
Discuss how interdisciplinary approaches have transformed the scope of Sociology in the 21st century.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Sociology as a scientific study of the totality of social life has made immense contributions to the study of economic phenomena in its various dimensions. Comment.
25 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2015–2017
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
How is Sociological approach to human actions different from that of psychological approach?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
In light of the burgeoning significance of interdisciplinary paradigms, elucidate the interconnections between sociology and other social sciences.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Human psychology provides the base for study of social life. How?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Many claim that Sociology is nothing but the application of common sense. Do you agree?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Sociology and Common SenseSociology and Other Social Sciences
The scope of sociology has evolved over time to respond to the changing needs of social research. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Sociology and Other Social SciencesEmergence of Sociology
COVID-19 and research methodology; 5(a) Changing scope of sociology with reference to pandemic.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology and Other Social SciencesResearch Methods and Data Collection
Economics must be the handmaid of sociology. Critically Analyse.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
Economics must be made the handmaid of sociology. Critically analyse. c) How Durkheims idea of sacred and profane be used to understand the contemporary society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
How does the sociological approach to human action diverge from the psychological approach in terms of theoretical perspectives, methodologies, and levels of analysis?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Sociology and Other Social Sciences
"Economic life is embedded in social life". Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Sociology and Other Social Sciences