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.
In colonial times, land reforms were a moot point between peasants and British. Lord Cornwallis introduced Permanent Settlement Act in 1793.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsColonial Rule and Nationalism
Evaluate the efficiency of land reforms in India. Can the lacunae be addressed in Land Reforms 2.0? (20m) 7) "Villages" are regarded as authentic models of Indian society, thus making village studies becomes essential to comprehend "Indian values". Discuss the challenges faced during village studies.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsVillage and Village Studies
"The land reforms implemented in post-independence India aimed to address socio-economic disparities but achieved mixed results." Evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
The tenancy reforms in Kerala have also helped Kerala to achieve social equality and the hutments development in the land have helped the poor.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
Discuss the Gandhian vision of independent India. e) Explain the role of dominant castes in agrarian social structure and transformation in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"State intervention is needed to make farming economically and ecologically viable". Comment with special reference to the problems faced by small and marginal farmers in contemporary India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Distinctly identify the elements of Marxist village studies in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Marxist SociologyVillage and Village Studies
Assess the nature of land tenure systems of colonial India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsColonial Rule and Nationalism
Has the transformation of the rural landscape been democratic in its outcomes? Evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Evaluate the role of Jyotiba Phule in social reform in India. 1(e) Discuss the agrarian crisis in India with reference to the failure of land reforms.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Social ReformAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Post independence, land reforms were the main thrust to change the faulty agrarian structure. Land reforms changed the ownership, class organisation as well as power balance in agricultural sector. (b) Andre Beteille - employs interactionist perspective, draws from weberian, trinitarian concept of stratification, which is dependent on caste, clan, power. His work of Sripuram village in Tanjore, shows his use of multi-causal stratification theory. Critically examine. (c) Discuss the trends in marriage in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsVillage and Village Studies
Discuss the relevance of Desai's Marxist approach to studying Indian society in contemporary socio-political contexts.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Marxist SociologySocial Classes in India
How does Jajmani system illustrate patterns of exchange in a traditional Indian village?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesCaste System
Write a short note on changing means of production and increased rural poverty.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
The transformation of Indian economic structure was affected by British rule, which further lead India's economic structure based on mixed approach post independence.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsColonial Rule and Nationalism
Critically analyse the changing caste-class nexus in the agrarian social structure.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
Explain the evolution of land tenure system and its impact on the agrarian structure. Urbanization of pandemics has only exposed the already haphazard and lopsided urbanization process. Analyse. "A toxic social environment leads to vulnerability and impairs resilience." Discuss the statement in context of growing suicide among youth in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsSocial Classes in India
"The genesis of the agrarian crisis lies in the failure of the land reform programme." Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Agrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Changing intent of state was greatly reflected in the changing nature of the Land Tenure System. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsMarxist Sociology
Land reform measures since Independence has brought about some change in rural India. In the context of this statement, evaluate the progress & performance of land reforms measures undertaken.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsMarxist Sociology
Examine the changes to agrarian class structure, before & after Indian Independence?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Discuss how contemporary farmers' movements reflect or diverge from traditional peasant struggles in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Elaborate on Daniel Thorner's conception of natural division of agrarian population in India into different class categories.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"The Green Revolution created agricultural prosperity but also intensified rural inequality." Critically assess this statement with reference to regional variations.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
Critically examine Daniel Thorner's approach to study Indian agrarian society. 10 Discuss the importance of the theory of Little Tradition and Great Tradition in comprehending social change in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Discuss the evolution of capitalist mode of production in Indian agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Who are the dominant castes? Analyse their impact on agrarian social structure and transformation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Explain the role of education as an agent of social change in India. (b) Explain the causes of child labour. How has COVID-19 pandemic increased child labour? (c) Discuss the change in the mode of production in Indian agriculture.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality