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.
M.N. Srinivas was basically interested not to understand the countrymen through the Western books or through sacred books and literature rather was interested to study them from direct observation and his field experiences. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Structural FunctionalismIndology
The combination of text with the context by M.N Srinivas provided a realistic and practical picture of Indian Society. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Comment on notion of social change from a cognitive historical viewpoint as postulated by Dumont.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemIndology
Critically examine Daniel Thorner's approach to study Indian agrarian society. 10 Discuss the importance of the theory of Little Tradition and Great Tradition in comprehending social change in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Limitations of Indological approach. 1(b) Caste mobility in India. 1(c) Functions and dysfunctions of family as an institution. 1(d) Analyze the changing nexus between caste and tribe.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
IndologyCaste System
Indological and structuralist perspectives on caste in India. 5. (a) Social legislation as a tool for creating social change in India. (b) Anti-caste movements in colonial India. (c) Internal displacement and its impact on tribal communities. (d) Power elites in contemporary India. (e) 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme and its role in women's development.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Write How has Indology helped in the study of Indian society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Indology
As individuals, families, communities, and societies increasingly become integrated into new complex globalized systems, their values, traditions, and relationships change. In this context discuss impact of globalization on family as a social institution. (b) GS Ghurye liberated the study of Indian society from the colonial biases and laid the true foundation of the discipline of sociology in India. Substantiate this statement.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
IndologyKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Distinguish between 'Sociology of India' and 'Sociology in India'.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Buddhism originally began as a cult around the figure of lord Buddha. It was given a lot of importance since the various kings of Kashi and Magadha adopted its practices under the influence of Buddha. It then diffused gradually to various parts of the nation and world. It came to vogue largely because of its simplicity of rituals and no demand on members in comparison to Brahmanical Hinduism. It was also a great vehicle for cultural exchange for it spread to countries of South East and East Asia too, thus giving us cultural exchange. Modern Buddhism is largely absent in India apart from some pockets of Tantric Buddhism in Ladakh and NE India. Even Ambedkar released it new life by converting and starting NavBauddha movement for emancipation of Dalits through conversion. The neighbouring countries on East are largely Buddhist and thus form a good cultural backbone in Geo-Political International Relations. Thus, we see that Buddhism is as relevant today for social emancipation and cultural exchange as it was in ancient times. 1(c) Robert Redfield gave the theory of Little Tradition and Great Tradition in his study of Mexican village as a theory of cultural change in society. In India it was applied by Milton Singer and Mckim Marriott in their studies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
IndologyModernisation of Indian Tradition
Examine the features and relevance of Indological studies of Ghurye and Dumont. (20m)
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyCaste System
Provide a note on subaltern perspective of Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyDalit and Backward Class Movements