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 legalistic approach to increasing the age at marriage will produce positive results only if structural factors prevailing in the society are properly addressed. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Do traditional structures of caste and kinship play a functional role in urban settlements? Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsCaste System
Comment on the influence of social and cultural factors on family planning in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Population Policy and Family PlanningKinship, Family and Marriage in India
"The traditional Indian Joint family is characterized by the element of both continuity and change". Discuss
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
SC in its recent judgements held that live-in relationships come within the ambit of Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. In this regard, discuss judiciary as a beacon of social change in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Social institutions in India have undergone change owing to modernization but still has streaks of tradition embedded in them. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Objectives of Hindu and Muslim Marriage
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
"Marriage is the universal social institution of Indian society". To what extent statement is true in the backdrop of modernization.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (10 x 5 = 50) (a) Examine with suitable examples the recent trends in the marital practices in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Examine how the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, seeking to elevate the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years, contributes to the advancement of gender equality and empowerment of women within the Indian context.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
. Gender equality is a threat to the institution of 'family'. Critically discuss the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Examine with suitable examples the recent trends in the marital practices in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
"Surrogacy is both a need and source of income". Discuss in context of Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2022
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
“Surrogacy is both a need and source of Income”. Comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
Critically examine the "Household dimension of the family".
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Marriage is not merely concerned with the couple; rather it affects the whole society and future generations. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Contemporary forms of marriages challenge traditional social norms in Indian society." Discuss. Also, examine the social implications and conflicts surrounding such marriages.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Illustrate the importance of ‘Dharma, Praja and Rati’ in changing institution of marriage and family.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Critically analyse if contemporary Indian society is dominated by the 'nuclear family' structure.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
"The practice of child marriage has its root in traditional, cultural and religious practices and sustained by poor economic condition." Comment
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Examine the sociological aspects of the issue of same-sex marriage in the context of a recent Supreme Court ruling.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Critically analyse the impact of the changing trends of urbanization on Indian kinship.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaUrbanisation and Slums
Elaborate on the changing roles of family in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The Urban migrant and 'ritual' tug of home.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Urbanisation and SlumsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
A recent report by Ministry of Statistics and Planning and 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 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
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.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Briefly discuss different types of Kinship system in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
How is the tribal marriage system different from that of the non-tribes?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Kinship system of North India is more focused on consanguinal (blood) relations while that of South India is affinal (marital). Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Discuss the variation among the various kinship systems of India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India