Sociology II · Topic
Ethnicity and Identity Movements
Ethnic, regional and other identity movements.
75 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Ethnicity and Identity Movements that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2016–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
“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
Social-media is engaged in heralding a new world order. Discuss from Sociological point of view.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipUrbanisation and Slums
Explain the reasons for the spurt of overt expressions of religiosity in modern India.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictSecularisation
What is meant by the term ‘tribal assertion’? Examine its influence on the Indian freedom movement?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Critically discuss the impact of proselytization on the social fabric of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Give a sociological analysis of the emerging trends in the role of ethnicity in social movements in India.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsTribal Communities
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
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
Discuss the role of pluralism on national unity in India.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipEthnicity and Identity Movements
What is ethnicity? In the light of recent Manipur Violence, discuss the issue of ethnic conflicts and reasons for it from Sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictEthnicity and Identity Movements
Regionalism is often seen as a serious threat to the development, progress and unity of the nation but it does make a contribution to the nation. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationEthnicity and Identity Movements
Religious minority groups in India encounter numerous challenges, encompassing declining population trends and identity-related crises that warrant critical examination and discussion. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
How do religious communities shape social and political identities in plural societies like India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Write a short note with a sociological perspective on nativist movements in India after independence.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsRegionalism and Decentralisation
Analyze the various perspectives on comprehending the concept of "ethnicity".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ethnicity and Identity Movements
Briefly discuss the concept of Ethno-nationalism along with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2022
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsRegionalism and Decentralisation
"The resurgence of regionalism in various parts of the country has emerged as a threat to unity and integrity of the nation." In the light of this statement, critically analyze the reasons for its emergence and how such divisive tendencies needs to be addressed.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
What do you understand by 'cultural nationalism'? How does it manifest in India? Give some examples from recent times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
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
"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
There are tendencies in some parts of the country to discriminate against the immigrants. Briefly analyze the factors which give rise to the politics of "nativism".
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Regionalism and DecentralisationEthnicity and Identity Movements
Ethnicity and integration in the context of tribes
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Tribal CommunitiesEthnicity and Identity Movements
Give a sociological analysis of Youth Unrest and Student Movement in recent times in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsCaste System
Explain the dynamics of middle-class movements in contemporary India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Social Classes in IndiaEthnicity and Identity Movements
Evaluate the concept of new social movements in the context of Indian society, considering their reflection on societal changes.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsEnvironmental Movements
Analyze the relationship between ethnicity and identity-based movements in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsRegionalism and Decentralisation
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
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 12.5 x 4 = 50m (a) Briefly discuss the concept of Ethno-nationalism along with suitable examples.
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsRegionalism and Decentralisation
Critically analyze the changing nexus between Caste and Tribe.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System