Sociology II · Topic
Green Revolution and Agrarian Change
The green revolution and changing modes of production in Indian agriculture.
25 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Green Revolution and Agrarian Change that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2016–2025, 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
Critique the victory narrative of land reforms in the context of Indian Society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Environmental MovementsModernisation of Indian Tradition
Changes in the mode of production of Indian agrarian system.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"Customary agrarian relations are undergoing dynamic changes". Analyse.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
"Indian agriculture has been the victim of its past success". In the context of the statement, discuss the social and economic implications of Green revolution.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Of all the developmental programmes introduced during post-independence period, the Green Revolution is considered to have been the most successful. Critically analyse this statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
Land reforms are not only necessary to boost agricultural production but also to reduce far-entrenched poverty from deeper pockets of India. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
How is the Indian agrarian system witnessing a change in its 'mode of production'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Critically examine the 'paradox' of India's 'green revolution'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
The agrarian class structure has undergone a change from feudal and semi-feudal to capitalist structure. Analyze.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Social Classes in IndiaGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
Indian agriculture is witnessing a shift from small-scale family farms to contract farming and corporate agribusiness. Analyze the implications of these changes for rural livelihoods and land ownership patterns.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"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
"Green revolution led to profound structural and cultural changes in rural and agrarian societies in India". Analyse the various functional and dysfunctional changes brought by green revolution.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"One clear picture of single dominant mode of production has not yet appeared in the map of Indian agrarian social structure." Examine the statement.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Social Classes in IndiaGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
Discuss the role of technology in agrarian change in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Critically analyse the far-reaching consequences of the green revolution.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
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
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
Discuss how contemporary farmers' movements reflect or diverge from traditional peasant struggles in India. "Green Revolution solved one problem but created many others." Evaluate this statement in light of contemporary agrarian crisis.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10x5=50 "Constitution of India is not just a political document but a source of social change". Explain in this context, Yogendra Singh's perspective on law and social change. 10 "Green revolution led to profound structural and cultural changes in rural and agrarian societies in India". Analyse the various functional and dysfunctional changes brought by green revolution. 20 "Patriarchy continues to be a dominant force in Indian social scenario". Discuss, in this light, the recent rise in cases of violence against women.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
Write a short note on changing means of production and increased rural poverty.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
The transformation of Indian economic structure was affected by British rule, which further lead India's economic structure based on mixed approach post independence.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsColonial Rule and Nationalism
"The Green Revolution created agricultural prosperity but also intensified rural inequality." Critically assess this statement with reference to regional variations.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
Discuss the evolution of capitalist mode of production in Indian agriculture.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms