Sociology II · Topic
Dalit and Backward Class Movements
Backward classes and Dalit movements.
49 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Dalit and Backward Class Movements that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Caste as a social reality is viewed differently by Gandhi and Ambedkar. Their perspectives diverge but meet at a common end. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2021
Caste SystemUntouchability
Write a note on the contributions of Gail Omvedt to Indian Sociology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsMarxist Sociology
Give a sociological narrative of Dravidian Movement in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
Critically examine the factors responsible for continuation of "Caste Consciousness" in the Indian "collective conscience".
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2015–2020
Caste SystemParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
"The removal of untouchability requires the abolition of caste system in totality". Analyse the statement with respect to Dr. Ambedkar's perspective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemUntouchability
Is Caste census a necessity of the time or a divisive exercise? Substantiate with logical arguments.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Critique the application of resource mobilization theory to social movements in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Environmental MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
"The project of Dalit capitalism is futile in a society where caste decides the social capital" Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Compare the evolution of backward class movement in north and south India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Dalit and Backward Class Movements
"Caste identity and caste-based politics are intertwined in Indian society." Discuss this statement in light of role of caste in electoral politics, representation, and social mobilization.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
What does B.R. Ambedkar's concept of "Annihilation of Caste" signify for contemporary social reform movements?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Critically discuss the sociological rationale for conducting a nationwide caste census. How could such data impact policies aimed at social justice?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemPoverty and Inequality
How far do you agree with the view that the recent social movements in India have elements of New Social movement?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Environmental MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
Annihilation of caste is not merely a socio-political goal but requires a radical rethinking of religious principles. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Caste SystemUntouchability
To what extent Reservation policy in India has been able to restructure the social fabric of Indian society. Discuss
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
"Each caste is demanding superiority to equals and equality to superiors". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Briefly discuss the role of backward class movement in strengthening the process of social mobility among lower caste.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Protective discrimination not only protects but also discriminates." Comment.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
Critically analyze the concept of the creamy layer among SC/STs in the context of reservation policy. Does this move advance or undermine the goal of social justice?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
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
Does the concept of the 'creamy layer' undermine the principles of social justice and equity? Throw light on implications of recent Supreme Court judgment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Discuss the significance of Backward Class movements for the Politico-Economic dominance of non-Brahmin intermediate castes in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Jyotirao phule and idea of social revolution in India
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Social ReformDalit and Backward Class Movements
From India's 'hidden apartheid' to questioning the hierarchy and discrimination, discuss how a section of Dalits has started to refuse the conventional social stigmatization and subordination by the upper castes.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
"Caste must be counted because it counts". Discuss the statement in light of the recent debates over caste- based census.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
"The independent Dalit political parties have failed in providing sufficient political space to those who aspires them". In this context, discuss the trajectory of Dalit mobilization in recent times.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
Ambedkar's engagement with untouchability, as a researcher, intellectual and activist, is much more nuanced and intimate as compared to his viewpoint on caste. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
UntouchabilityCaste System
The "post-Ambedkar Dalit movement" challenged some of the deepest aspects of oppression and exploitation, but failed to show the way to ultimate transformation & social mobility. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Dalit and Backward Class Movements
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Discuss the role of law as an instrument of social change and social continuity. (b) 'Dalit capitalism' is being viewed as a new phenomenon in the contemporary Indian society. Critically examine the statement. (c) Discuss the impact of Green Revolution on the social structure of rural India.
150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeDalit and Backward Class Movements
Social movements are organised collective action of group of people aimed at common objective.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Environmental MovementsPeasant and Farmers' Movements