Sociology II · Topic
Indology
The Indological or textual perspective on Indian society, as in G. S. Ghurye, Louis Dumont.
102 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Indology that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
While Indology is a book view of the Indian society, structure functionalist approach of MN Srinivas is its field view. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Critically evaluate Louis Dumont's understanding of the Indian caste system.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Caste SystemIndology
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Discuss M.N. Srinivas's view on caste and varna. (b) Examine G.S. Ghurye's perspective on tribes in India. (c) Elaborate the concept of 'Dominant Caste' as given by M.N. Srinivas. (d) Discuss the nexus between caste and class in India.
150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
IndologyStructural Functionalism
How has B.R. Ambedkar identified the features of the caste system? How is it different from the mainstream treatment of caste features?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemUntouchability
Andre Beteille's understanding of caste offers reflections & a contradiction to Dumont's understanding of Caste. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Caste SystemIndology
Though Indology seems to be a method of the past for the study of Indian sociology, but it is and will be relevant for the times to come. Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Indology
As the father of Indian sociology, G.S. Ghurye pioneered the Indological approach that relied on archaeological evidences, manuscripts and ancient texts to understand Indian society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
IndologyCaste System
"M N Srinivas took from a state of nowhere to a state of maturity in just two decades".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Structural FunctionalismIndology
With reference to the components of Sanskriti exclusivity and the idea of the past.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
IndologyModernisation of Indian Tradition
Caste system studies in India have been dominated by Book-view initially. How did the entry of field view bring about a balance in study of Indian caste system? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
The idea of Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators has been critiqued by many scholars. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Village and Village StudiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Critically examine Louis Dumont's concept of purity and pollution.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Caste SystemIndology
Jainism and Buddhism grew as reaction to Brahmanical orthodoxy. Comment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Social ReformIndology
WESTERN view of "WHITE MAN'S BURDEN" vs GHURYE'S view of "CULTURAL SUPERIORITY OF INDIA"
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
IndologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
GS Ghurye liberated the study of Indian society from the colonial biases & laid the true foundation of the discipline of sociology in India. Substantiate this statement.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
IndologyCaste System
Bring out the differences between Srinivas's and Dumont perspective in the study of caste system.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Briefly discuss the impact of Buddhism on Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Indology
Discuss the Louis Dumont's concept of purity and pollution. Comment on the suitability of applying these concepts to the study of Indian society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Caste SystemIndology
Elucidate on Dumont's conceptualization of 'purity and pollution' and its contemporary relevance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemUntouchability
Examine M.N. Srinivas's critique of Indology as a theoretical construct of Indian Society and elaborate his views on field studies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Distinguish the book view and field view of the Indian caste system.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Yogendra Singh's evaluation of social change in India is a departure from earlier analysis of social change. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Modernisation of Indian TraditionIndology
Critically examine the limitations of the structuralist-functionalist perspective in the analysis of the Indian society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Structural FunctionalismIndology
India is on the cusp of cultural revivalism. In this light, examine the Indological approach of G S Ghurye to study Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Indology
Brief Account of Ghurye's understanding of Indian civilisation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
IndologyCaste System
What is the main theme of Ranajit Guha's work on Subaltern perspective?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
IndologyCaste System
III. Indological approach to the study of Indian society
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Indology
Compare MN Srinivas and Dumont's understanding of Indian caste system.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Caste SystemIndology
M.N Srinivas contends that "sociology in India is and should be social anthropology". What does this imply? Explain
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Limitations of Indological approach
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
IndologyStructural Functionalism