Sociology II · Topic
Parties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Political parties, pressure groups and social and political elites in India.
75 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Parties, Pressure Groups and Elites that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Political parties essentially emerge from social movements. Support your view with examples. "Climate change is not just an environmental issue but also a social justice issue." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
India social system is organized around caste structure; therefore, caste and politics can never be separated. Critically analyse the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
What are the new dimensions of power elitism in India? How does it impact Indian democracy? (10) (c) Enumerate the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwD) which hinder effective social participation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Civil society is an essential building block of development and national cohesion. Discuss the role and issues faced by civil societies.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
To what extent have political interventions influenced the population distribution in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Size and GrowthParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
The Balwant Rai Mehta committee forced the government to consider 3rd Tier institutions for political decentralization and social empowerment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regionalism and DecentralisationParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
The dominant castes notion has been used to deny the validity of reservation for BCs and played a role in determining certain political strategies. In this context explain the decay of dominant caste today.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Critically analyze the role of pressure groups in the policy making process in India.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Indian political parties are considered as weak in principles and organisation and thus, pressure groups are supposed to be very significant in the functioning of the Indian Political System. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Decentralization in India has led to democratisation but not necessarily development. Critically analyze.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Critically evaluate the extent to which pressure groups contribute to the vitality and effectiveness of the democratic process.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Paul Brass focused more on how the Indian state allowed itself to be emasculated, than on the gory details of communal riots. Discuss the contributions of Paul Brass to Indian politics and society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Discuss the role of civil society in democratic polity. What are the issues faced by civil societies in India? (b) Discuss the impact of metropolis on social life in India. (c) How can synergy between WASH and gender equality ensure the success of WASH projects in India?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Pressure groups happen to be an indicator of level of political maturity and accommodation in a political system. In this context critically analyse role of pressure groups in the policy making process in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Grassroot politics has led to change in the very nature of Indian politics from politics of ideology to politics of representation. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesRegionalism and Decentralisation