Sociology II · Topic
Marxist Sociology
The Marxist perspective on Indian society, as in A. R. Desai.
56 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Marxist Sociology that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2016–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
"Untouchability has often been termed as the inhuman institution of Indian Society". In this context, discuss the social problems of untouchability from different perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
UntouchabilityCaste System
Discuss the notion of Lateral entry into bureaucracy through the lens of different sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesConstitution, Law and Social Change
Give a brief overview of the "Evolution and persistence of communalism in Indian Society".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
Write a note on the contributions of Gail Omvedt to Indian Sociology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsMarxist Sociology
Does education influence politics or is it the other way round? Give logical arguments in support of your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Education and Social Change in IndiaNation, Democracy and Citizenship
The idea of the Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators has been critiqued by many scholars. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Account for an evolution of industrial class structure in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social Classes in IndiaIndustrialisation and the Working Class
Critically discuss Marxist approach to the analysis of Indian Nationalism.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Colonial Rule and NationalismMarxist Sociology
Critique the victory narrative of land reforms in the context of Indian Society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
Changes in the mode of production of Indian agrarian system.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"The application of Historical Materialism provided a new method in understanding Indian social reality". Discuss the statement in context of A. R. Desai's understanding of Indian nationalism.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Briefly discuss D.N. Dhanagare's views on agrarian movements in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"While education is a tool of social change, it's commercialization is leading to the opposite". Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
Critically analyze to what extent 'structural-functional perspective' is suitable for the study of Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Structural FunctionalismIndology
"The Soil grows caste, the machine makes class." In the context of this statement discuss the relationship between caste and class.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
How is the Indian agrarian system witnessing a change in its 'mode of production'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
A. R. Desai's understanding of Indian Nationalism is paradoxical to the Nationalist understanding of Nationalism. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
"Poverty in India has been socially generated and perpetuated". Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Poverty and InequalityColonial Rule and Nationalism
How did A R Desai integrate Marxist theories into his analysis of Indian social structures and class relations?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Marxist SociologySocial Classes in India
Land Reforms are both the causes as well as the effects of a thorough-going change in the power balance. Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
Regarding the growth of Indian sociology, it is argued that, like most social sciences in India, sociology is very much influenced by Western philosophical and social scientific traditions but some scholars challenged the borrowed theoretical and methodological assumptions. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
IndologyStructural Functionalism
A.R. Desai's interpretation of Indian Nationalism presents a paradoxical contrast to the conventional 'Nationalist understanding' of nationalism. Please share your views on this juxtaposition.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
“India’s Nationalism was the result of the material conditions created by the British Colonialism”. Examine the statement with respect to AR Desai’s work.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Poverty is never a cause of distress in society but 'relative poverty' has the potential to bring catastrophe. Explain in context of India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Poverty and InequalityMarxist Sociology
Examine how did the research of D P Mukerji contributed to understanding the sociological dynamics of rapid urban growth in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Marxist SociologyUrbanisation and Slums
Though integrated and comprehensive, Yogendra Singh's analysis of social change has been subjected to criticisms. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Modernisation of Indian TraditionStructural Functionalism
"Dhanagare categorized agrarian movements into various modes of protest, such as petitions, demonstrations, and armed struggles." Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
With Thomas Piketty in his work "Capital in the 21st Century" giving a grave picture about inequality in India , A.R. Desai 's Marxist approach towards study of Indian society becomes all the more relevant. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Marxist SociologyPoverty and Inequality
Give a sociological account of the ideas of Sociology of India and sociology in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Yogendra Singh's evaluation of social change in India is the departure from the earlier analysis of social change. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Modernisation of Indian TraditionStructural Functionalism