Sociology II · Topic
Colonial Rule and Nationalism
The impact of colonial rule on Indian society, the social background of Indian nationalism, and protests and movements of the colonial period.
71 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Colonial Rule and Nationalism that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2016–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Discuss the significance of Arya Samaj and Ramakrishna mission as reform movements in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Social ReformColonial Rule and Nationalism
GS Ghurye liberated the study of Indian society from the colonial biases and laid the true foundation of the discipline of sociology in India. Substantiate this statement.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2024
IndologyCaste System
Discuss the impact of Bhakti movement on the Indian society.
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Social ReformCaste System
Give a brief overview of the "Evolution and persistence of communalism in Indian Society".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
The idea of the Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators has been critiqued by many scholars. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
The colonial rule engendered various movements as a reaction to it. Discuss the nature of these movements and its impact on Indian society.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Colonial Rule and NationalismSocial Reform
Account for an evolution of industrial class structure in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social Classes in IndiaIndustrialisation and the Working Class
Critically discuss Marxist approach to the analysis of Indian Nationalism.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Colonial Rule and NationalismMarxist Sociology
Discuss the role of social reform movements in preparing the background of Indian nationalism.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Colonial Rule and NationalismSocial Reform
Highlight the prominent critique of colonial idea of Indian villages with illustrations.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
What is meant by the term ‘tribal assertion’? Examine its influence on the Indian freedom movement?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
British rule produced radical and lasting changes in Indian society and culture. Examine the statement in the light of M.N. Srinivas's concept of westernization.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Modernisation of Indian TraditionColonial Rule and Nationalism
How much can the rise of communalism in India be attributed to the period of colonial rule?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
Critically discuss the role of education in nation-building with particular reference to India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Education and Social Change in IndiaColonial Rule and Nationalism
"The application of Historical Materialism provided a new method in understanding Indian social reality". Discuss the statement in context of A. R. Desai's understanding of Indian nationalism.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Discuss the role of British colonial policies in shaping the traditional structure of Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismModernisation of Indian Tradition
Discuss the Sub-Altern perspective of David Hardiman in studying Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
IndologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
"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
The socio-religious reform movements tried to achieve the objective of emancipation of women and extension of equal rights to them. Discuss.
50 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social ReformPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Communalism is a political doctrine which makes use of religious and cultural differences to achieve political ends". Discuss along with adequate substantiation.
25 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictReligious Communities and Minorities
A. R. Desai's understanding of Indian Nationalism is paradoxical to the Nationalist understanding of Nationalism. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
"Poverty in India has been socially generated and perpetuated". Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Poverty and InequalityColonial Rule and Nationalism
Comment on the impact of the social reforms on the subaltern groups of colonial India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Social ReformColonial Rule and Nationalism
Illustrate the significance of the tribal movements in colonial India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismTribal Communities
"Indian sociology developed as a dialogue between colonial knowledge systems and indigenous intellectual traditions." Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
IndologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
A.R. Desai's interpretation of Indian Nationalism presents a paradoxical contrast to the conventional 'Nationalist understanding' of nationalism. Please share your views on this juxtaposition.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
“India’s Nationalism was the result of the material conditions created by the British Colonialism”. Examine the statement with respect to AR Desai’s work.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
The modern working class came into being with the rise of capitalist mode of production. In light of this, discuss the emergence and consolidation of working class in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Industrialisation and the Working ClassColonial Rule and Nationalism
"Reform movements in 19th century in India grew out of the exigencies of modern social challenges". Critically analyse the statement.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Social ReformColonial Rule and Nationalism
Define social reforms. Analyze the impact of the movements in pre-independence period on the social structure.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Social ReformColonial Rule and Nationalism