Sociology I · Topic
Nation, State and Citizenship
Nation, state, citizenship, democracy, civil society and ideology.
86 UPSC Mains Sociology I questions on Nation, State and Citizenship that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
How pluralist and elitist perspective differ in their deliberations on state and power?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Examine whether pressure groups are 'sine-qua-non' for any democracy. Briefly distinguish between pressure groups and political parties.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
How is civil society useful in deepening the roots of democracy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, State and Citizenship
The overriding goal of each state is to maximise its share of world power, which means gaining at expense of others. Discuss in Weberian context.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Discuss Self-Help Group (SHG) as an informal organization from a sociological perspective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organisation of WorkNation, State and Citizenship
Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (a) Has globalization changed the dimensions of nation and state?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, State and CitizenshipTheories and Agents of Social Change
"Pluralism presents an idealized view of pressure groups' role in democracy." Evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Discuss whether Identity politics is divisive or unifying force through examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Protest and Social MovementsNation, State and Citizenship
"Civil society plays a significant role in building and consolidating democracy". Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Nation, State and Citizenship
Welfare state reflects the collective will and aspirations of the society and work for the betterment of the citizen by empowering them socially and economically. Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
"The development of the welfare state involves the progressive development of citizenship rights". In the context of this statement, discuss T. H. Marshall's perspective on citizenship.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
How far do you agree with the view that Globalisation has eroded power of Nation States?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
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
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
Recent report by IDEA, reported that more countries are moving towards autocratic rule while countries moving towards democracy are far less in number.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
Analyse the changing dynamics of social movements in India under the influence of modern values and institutions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Protest and Social MovementsNation, State and Citizenship
Discuss ways in which caste ideology contributes to strengthening democracy.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
Examine the role of civil society in reinforcing democracy.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Nation, State and Citizenship
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
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words : (a) How is civil society used in deepening the roots of democracy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, State and Citizenship
It is argued that globally countries are moving toward despotism with a democratic facade. Give your views.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Nation, State and CitizenshipPower and Elites
Enumerate how the concept of social power of Talcott parsons is diametrically opposed to the concept of social power given by Max Weber. Which of the notion explains more effectively modern-day democracies?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Briefly analyse the role of "political parties" in strengthening of democracy.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
How do pluralist and elitist perspective differ in their deliberations on state and power?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
What are pressure groups? How do they influence the nation-state?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Power and ElitesNation, State and Citizenship
Civil society and state, at times, share a dialectical relationship. Critically examine the recent disconnect between civil society and state in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Nation, State and Citizenship