Sociology II · Topic
Agrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Agrarian social structure, the evolution of land tenure systems, and land reforms.
89 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Agrarian Structure and Land Reforms that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Elaborate on 'Daniel Thorner's' division of the agrarian population of India into different class categories.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Sustainable agriculture must be both ecologically and socially sustainable. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeDisplacement and Sustainability
Land reforms and transition in the agrarian relations
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsSocial Classes in India
Critically analyze the changing caste-class nexus in the agrarian social structure.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
Describe the changing dynamics of rural conflicts in India. Substantiate with suitable examples.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Critique the victory narrative of land reforms in the context of Indian Society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
To what extent has land reforms been effective in strengthening democracy in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Environmental MovementsModernisation of Indian Tradition
Evaluate the impact of modernization on the "village community".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2021
Modernisation of Indian TraditionVillage and Village Studies
Community development programme and rural development in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Changes in the mode of production of Indian agrarian system.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"The impoverishment of the Indian peasantry was a consequence of the transformation of the agrarian structure". In the context of this statement, analyze the nature and the extent of the peasant movements in pre-independence period.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Colonial Rule and NationalismPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Briefly discuss D.N. Dhanagare's views on agrarian movements in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"Customary agrarian relations are undergoing dynamic changes". Analyse.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
"The feminization of agriculture in India is a consequence of male out-migration rather than women's empowerment." Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationPatriarchy and Entitlements
Explain the evolution of land tenure system and its impact on the agrarian structure.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Agrarian Structure and Land Reforms
The cooperative movement in India has its origin in agriculture and allied sectors. Elaborate. Also comment on the threats posed by globalization on cooperative societies in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"Indian agriculture has been the victim of its past success". In the context of the statement, discuss the social and economic implications of Green revolution.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Discuss how climate vulnerability is exacerbating agrarian distress and transforming rural occupational structures.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityRural Labour, Bondage and Migration
Of all the developmental programmes introduced during post-independence period, the Green Revolution is considered to have been the most successful. Critically analyse this statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
Land reforms are not only necessary to boost agricultural production but also to reduce far-entrenched poverty from deeper pockets of India. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
How is the Indian agrarian system witnessing a change in its 'mode of production'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Critically examine the 'paradox' of India's 'green revolution'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
What do you understand by the concept of "dominant caste"? Illustrate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Land Reforms are both the causes as well as the effects of a thorough-going change in the power balance. Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
The agrarian class structure has undergone a change from feudal and semi-feudal to capitalist structure. Analyze.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Social Classes in IndiaGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
Critically examine the prospects and challenges of cooperatives in India under the globalization regime.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Land reforms not only led to agrarian transformation but renegotiation of caste-power structure. Discuss in relation to emergence of dominant caste.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
Despite economic growth, rural India continues to grapple with issues like bonded labor, low wages, and seasonal unemployment. Analyze the systemic factors contributing to these problems and suggest strategies for addressing them effectively.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Examine the factors responsible for the rural unrest in contemporary India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsRural Development