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.
Recently, a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan expressed concerns over continuation of reservations in jobs and education. In this context, discuss whether reservation system needs a re-evaluation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Examine the role of civil society organizations in promoting social justice movements in contemporary India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsDalit and Backward Class Movements
Discuss the role of backward class movements in strengthening the process of social mobility among lower castes.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Analyse M.S.A. Rao's views on factors relating to the origins of social movements.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Dalit and Backward Class Movements
What is techno-nationalism? How has it shaped contemporary Indian nationalism? (10) (d) Can 'Mandalisation' and 'electoral reservation for women' be considered to redefine Indian politics?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipEthnicity and Identity Movements
Does the concept of 'creamy layer' undermine the principles of social justice and equity? Throw light on implication of recent SC judgements on the concept of creamy layer for OBCs introduced by the report of Justice G. Rohini commission. Recently SC judgement in Davinder Singh case allowed sub-classification of SC reservation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Caste as a social reality was viewed differently by Gandhi and Ambedkar. Their perspectives diverge but meet at a common end. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemUntouchability
Compare the evolution of BCM in North and South India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Dalit and Backward Class Movements
Ethnicity as a source of conflict. 5(b) How did Ambedkar conceptualize Dalit identity? 5(c) Discuss cooperatives as economic organizations in India. 5(d) 'Indian villages now survive as an idea only'. Discuss. 5(e) Examine the social implications of surrogacy in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsDalit and Backward Class Movements
Analyse the phases of Dalit movements. Have they been successful in Dalit emancipation?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Critically discuss the dynamics of backward class movement in south India.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Dalit and Backward Class Movements
Evaluate the recent judicial interpretations of sub-categorisation within Scheduled Castes as a tool for social justice.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeDalit and Backward Class Movements
Recent SC judgement, of economic division of schedule caste for affective service delivery. Disadvantage of caste based census
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Highlight the distinct features of anti-caste movements during colonial times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsColonial Rule and Nationalism
Backward class movements (BCM) are defined as participation of Backward class (which is a loose concept, consisting of people above schedule caste but below high caste - MARC GALANTER) who seek socio-economic reform.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Dalit and Backward Class Movements
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
Does the concept of the 'creamy layer' undermine the principles of social justice and equity? Throw light on implications of recent Supreme Court judgment. 1.(c) Critically examine the shift from welfare to rights-based approach in rural development programs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
Analyze B.R. Ambedkar's critique of Hindu social order and his vision for an egalitarian society. To what extent have his ideas been realized in contemporary India?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemUntouchability
Provide a note on subaltern perspective of Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyDalit and Backward Class Movements