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.
"The definition of tribe in India has been more administrative than anthropological." Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
How has democratic decentralization worked with respect to Indian tribes? What are the differences in the pre and post-independence tribal policies of India?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesRegionalism and Decentralisation
Is the Indian bureaucracy an outdated colonial vestige? How has it affected social policy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismConstitution, Law and Social Change
"The emergence of middle classes in India follows a pattern different from Western societies." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Social Classes in IndiaColonial Rule and Nationalism
Present an account of A.R. Desai opinion on the evolution of Indian nationalism. Do you think the idea of Indian nationalism has changed nowadays?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Changing economic relations in the colonial period contributed to the peasant grievances. Discuss the nature of peasant rebellions during the colonial period.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Colonial Rule and NationalismPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Unrest and discontent are not new to tribal areas, nor is it just a post-independence phenomenon. Elucidate.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Caste Mobility in India. "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. Compare and Contrast the perspective of Andre Beteille and MN Srinivas with respect to 'study of caste'. The lopsided, iniquitous and environmentally destructive processes of development has given rise to environmental movements in India. Examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Do you agree to the view that the transformation of the pre-British India from feudal economy to capitalist economy was a result of the British conquest of India?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismMarxist Sociology
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) To what extent rise of communalism in India can be traced to colonial presence in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
Analyze the impact of colonial policies on tribal social structure and economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Indian Nationalism was largely a phenomenon of British colonialism.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Colonial Rule and NationalismSocial Reform
Colonial rule engendered various movements as a reaction to it. Discuss the nature of these movements & its impact on Indian society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Colonial Rule and NationalismSocial Reform
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
Almost all the religious communities in India have had important 'socio-religious reform movements' to bring forth desired and necessary changes. Elucidate
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Social ReformColonial Rule and Nationalism
Do you conform to the view that religious reform can spearhead societal reform?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Social ReformColonial Rule and Nationalism
Trace the reasons for the Tana Bhagat Movement and assess its impact on politics of tribalism.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
The idea of Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators has been critiqued by many scholars. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Village and Village StudiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Explain the dynamics of religious change within tribal societies. Support your argument with examples from both colonial period and the post-independence era.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
According to A.R. Desai, reform movements during British period were an expression of national awakening due to contradictions between the old value system and new socio-economic realities. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
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
The idea of Indian villages as simple, static and self sufficient provided by colonial administrators has been criticised by many scholars. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Village and Village StudiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
WESTERN view of "WHITE MAN'S BURDEN" vs GHURYE'S view of "CULTURAL SUPERIORITY OF INDIA"
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
IndologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
India's nationalism was result of the material conditions created by the British colonialism". Examine the statement with respect to AR Desai's work.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Critically examine the contribution of A.R. Desai to the understanding of Indian nationalism. (b) Explain the different approaches to the study of tribal societies in India. (c) Examine the changes in the family system in India due to modernisation and urbanisation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
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
India has completed 75 years since independence, but Modernization of Indian tradition is still an unfinished task. Do you agree?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Modernisation of Indian TraditionColonial Rule and Nationalism
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) To what extent rise of communalism in India can be traced to colonial presence in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
Critically discuss the Marxist approach to the analysis of Indian Nationalism.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Outline the Gandhian vision of Indian independence portrayed through his book 'Hind Swaraj'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismSocial Reform