Sociology II · Topic
Displacement and Sustainability
The crisis of development: displacement, environmental problems and sustainability.
48 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Displacement and Sustainability that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
“Are Tribal protests and movements an indication of limitation of the policy of integration in the independent India”. Comment
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
Discuss the major challenges related to the environment crisis in India. What measures would you suggest to overcome this crisis?
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityEnvironmental Movements
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
What are the critical issues daunting and stagnating the Disaster Management in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
"Migration is influenced both by the pattern of development and the social structure." With reference to the given statement, discuss the causes of Migration in India spanning across social and economic dimension.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationPopulation Size and Growth
Globalisation has led to interconnectedness which can be understood under three major themes-homogenization, polarization and hybridization. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Displacement and SustainabilityIndustrialisation and the Working Class
Rapid urbanization is antithetical to sustainable development. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Urbanisation and SlumsDisplacement and Sustainability
"Urbanisation is the inevitable outcome of the processes of growth and of modernisation". Analyse sustainable urbanization as a way to inclusive development. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Urbanisation and SlumsDisplacement and Sustainability
Unemployment among the educated has significant social consequences that extend beyond the individual to affect families, and society as a whole. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Poverty and InequalityDisplacement and Sustainability
Outline the sociological factors contributing to urban flooding. What strategies can be adopted for sustainable and inclusive urban development in response?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsDisplacement and Sustainability
"Sustainable development is intimately linked to addressing poverty and malnutrition." Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
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
Government accountability for the consequences of state-imposed displacement has been virtually absent. Discuss social and cultural implications of displacement for the displaced communities in India?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Displacement and SustainabilityTribal Communities
Discuss the crisis of development and need for sustainable development in contemporary times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Displacement and SustainabilityEnvironmental Movements
Give a brief overview of "tribal movements" in post-independence India.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
"Climate change is not just an environmental issue but also a social justice issue." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
"The trajectory of urban development is the major reason for environmental issues in urban areas". Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Urbanisation and SlumsDisplacement and Sustainability
The lopsided, iniquitous, and environmentally destructive processes of development has given rise to environmental movements in India. Examine.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2022
Environmental MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
"Green Revolution solved one problem but created many others". Evaluate this statement in light of contemporary agrarian crisis.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Tribal are the worst affected by the various developmental related displacements. In this context, critically examine the objectives of Forest Right Act, 2006.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
What have been the social and policy outcomes of environmental movements in India, considering both successes and limitations?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Environmental MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
Does hierarchy influence the 'disaster vulnerability' of social groups? Illustrate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
"The prime victim of economic liberalization has been environmental sustainability." In the context of this statement, discuss the past and present of Indian Environmentalism.
25 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Environmental MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
Explore the idea that environmental movements in India emerge as acts of resistance by communities striving to safeguard their livelihoods and existence.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Environmental MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
Discuss how climate disasters pose challenges to Indian society? Why is democracy key to containing climate change?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityNation, Democracy and Citizenship
What is internal displacement? What are the challenges in addressing it.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
"Crime against women has been a bane of India's development efforts". Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss the role of indigenous communities and traditional knowledge systems in promoting environmental conservation and sustainable practices in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Tribal CommunitiesEnvironmental Movements
"Globalization is a double -edged sword. It is a controversial process that assaults national sovereignty, erodes local culture and tradition and threatens economic and social stability." In the context of this statement, discuss the impact of globalization on Tribes.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability