Sociology II · Topic
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Lineage and descent, kinship systems, family and marriage, and household dimensions of the family in India.
105 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Kinship, Family and Marriage in India that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
A recent report by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation found that youth with higher education don't aspire to get married early. Analyse the trends in marriage in India from sociological perspective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Explain the interactional approach to study of caste in India. (1) (c) Discuss the regional variation in kinship in North and south India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaCaste System
Evaluate the role of migration on kinship systems in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Family is the primary unit of social control in India." Discuss the validity of this statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
How has urbanisation impacted the structure and function of family?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaUrbanisation and Slums
Discuss the sociological significance of the 'work from home' culture in transforming gender roles within Indian households.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Family is not a static institution but rather goes through developmental cycle. Discuss?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Marriage is not merely concerned with the couple, rather it affects the whole society and future generations. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Social consequences of Urbanization
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
"Forces of globalization have fostered cultural changes in the institution of family". Comment.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
A recent report by MoSPI found youth with higher education don't aspire to get married early- Analyse the trends in marriage in India from sociological perspective.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
With increasing inter-caste and inter-religious marriages in India, how is the traditional notion of caste endogamy being challenged?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Examine the implications of patriarchy on lineage and descent in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Modern society is characterized by departure from tradition & religion to individualism & rational organization of society." In this context, discuss to what extent the institution of marriage in Indian society has changed.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Marriage is not merely concerned with the couple, it affects the whole society & future generations. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Differentiate between marriages as a sacrament and marriage as a contract.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Analyse the threats and challenges faced by marriage institution in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
"The nuclear households were common in pre-modern India, even though the joint family ethos was strong". Do you agree? Substantiate.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Discuss the significance of lineage and descent in kinship and family structures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
"The legal recognition of live-in relationships and same-sex partnerships challenges traditional notions of Indian kinship." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
The petitions seeking right to marriage and family for members of the LGBTQIA+ community are not only seeking a fundamental right for the people, but also challenges patriarchal homosexual notion of marriage and family, which has always been reflected in Indian sociological discourse. How far do you agree?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss the regional variation in kinship in North and South India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
To what extent does modernisation lead to the breakdown of traditional social structure & values? Give reasons to support your answers.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
Q-1. Family and kinship in India: structure and change. Marriage and family in India. Tribes in India: definition, characteristics and problems. Social movements in India: social reform movements. Caste system in India: caste and class.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaTribal Communities
Agitations all over the country to recognize same sex marriages and right to have a family for LGBTQIA+ community are in consonance with constitutionally guaranteed right to life (A-21). This also challenges patriarchal notion of marriage in following ways:
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss the changing nature of marriage in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Modern society is characterized by departure from tradition and religion to individualism and rational organisation of society. In the context of this statement, discuss to what extent marriage in India undergone change.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
How has the concept of 'family' transformed in urban India with the rise of nuclear households and dual-income couples?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss the reasons for social and economic backwardness of Muslims in India as highlighted by the Sachar Committee Report. 5(b) Define 'middle class' and examine its role in modern Indian society. 5(c) Explain the types of land reforms undertaken in post-Independence India and their socio-economic impact. 5(d) Critically examine the sociological perspectives on 'untouchability'. 6(a) Discuss the challenges faced in providing education to Scheduled Tribes in India. How has it impacted their development?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Functions and dysfunctions of the family as an institution. c) Secularization of caste is essentially a modern phenomenon. Discuss. c) Tribes are generally seen to be society based on equality, but forms of social differentiation exists within tribes too. Examine. "Slum is the lifeline of Urbanity." Comment. c) Give a brief overview of the "Evolution and persistence of communalism in Indian Society." c) "Surrogacy is both a need and source of income." Discuss in context of Indian society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India