Sociology II · Topic
Communalism and Ethnic Conflict
Ethnic conflicts, communalism and religious revivalism.
55 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Communalism and Ethnic Conflict that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Do you think secularism in India is a weak ideology? Comment on the challenges faced by Indian secularism.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Slum is the lifeline of urbanity. Comment. 5(d) Give a brief overview of the "evolution and persistence of communalism in Indian society".
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Urbanisation and SlumsCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
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
Minority communalism can never be compared with majority communalism, for the former is ghettoized and mainly feeds upon its own people." Comment
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictSecularisation
"The pluralist and multi religious character of Indian society is facing constant challenges." Discuss in context of problems of religious minorities in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
The concept of 'unity in diversity' has been both celebrated and contested in Indian society. Evaluate its contemporary relevance with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipRegionalism and Decentralisation
What challenges does the concept of secularism face in the context of India's diverse religious landscape?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Recent riots prove the project of secularization in India is far from being complete. Comment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Discuss the nature of communalism and secularism in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
"Understanding the process of radicalization is crucial for preventing terrorism," Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Communalism and Ethnic Conflict
Socio-economic challenges faced by minorities in contemporary India are:
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
What challenges does the concept of Secularism face in the context of Indian diverse religious landscape?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
The pluralist and multi-religious character of the Indian society is facing constant challenges. Discuss the statement in context of problems of minorities
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
"Indian society is at war with its religious diversity." Discuss the statement in the light of the incidences of communal violence in India.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictSecularisation
Discuss the role of social media in religious revivalism and the spread of ethnic conflicts. How can it be countered?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictEthnicity and Identity Movements
Briefly discuss the challenges to Indian nationalism in contemporary times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
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
The failure of the secularism project is also the failure of the democratic project. Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
SecularisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Analyze the changing patterns of religious practices in urban India. How do modernization and globalization influence religious expression?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
SecularisationReligious Communities and Minorities
Dalit movement in India can largely be traced to the colonial social reforms movements of SNDP, Self-Respect movement, Mahad Satyagraha, etc. Trace the evolution of the Dalit movement in India and critically examine its limitations in the contemporary period.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
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 x 5 =
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
What do you understand by 'assimilationist communalism' and 'welfarist communalism'? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples from the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictReligious Communities and Minorities
Paul Brass focused more on how the Indian state allowed itself to be emasculated, than on the gory details of communal riots. Discuss the contributions of Paul Brass to Indian politics and society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Give a brief overview of the evolution and persistance of communalism in India society
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictSecularisation
The pluralist and multi religious character of the Indian society is facing constant challenges. Discuss the statement in context of the problem of religious minorities in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict