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.
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 1. (a) Farmer suicides in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Displacement and SustainabilityAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
What do you mean by Food Sovereignty? Has India achieved the same? Examine with an added focus on genetically modified crops.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeDisplacement and Sustainability
The existing crisis of Violence against women and girls has worsened in the context of COVID-19. Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls and also suggest measures to tackle this human rights issue.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
What is environmentalism? Can it help address environmental inequality and crisis? (e) Analyse the role of constitution in mooting social change in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityEnvironmental Movements
Analyze the student suicides in Kota and discuss the role of social institutions in addressing this issue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Displacement and SustainabilityEducation and Social Change in India
Critically analyze the impact of globalization on the social heritage of tribal's in India.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
Tribals 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 1 topper · CSE 2019
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
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
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
"Drug abuse not only affects an individual but society as a whole". Critically examine the statement in context of growing incidences of drug addiction in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
Examine the inherent connection between displacement and the pursuit of development, providing a critical analysis.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Displacement and SustainabilityTribal Communities
Political parties essentially emerge from social movements. Support your view with examples. "Climate change is not just an environmental issue but also a social justice issue." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Examine the distinct challenges encountered by tribal communities in India. Evaluate the efficacy of current tribal development policies in mitigating these challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
How have environmental problems contributed to the crisis of poverty and gender-based violence?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
Discuss how the synergies between WASH and gender equality can be harnessed more effectively.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
Discuss the social and cultural implications of development-induced displacement in India. c) Explain the social consequences of Green Revolution in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Displacement and SustainabilityTribal Communities
Is tribal India still waiting for swaraj? Examine the social deficiencies of forest laws in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Analyze the impact of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 on tribal communities. Has it successfully addressed historical injustices?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
Our Common Future report (e) Women's Reservation in Panchayats (b) Maternal and Infant Mortality
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Displacement and SustainabilityEthnicity and Identity Movements