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.
Caste politics in the sense of identity and vote politics constricts democracy, communal politics endangers it. Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipCaste System
Mere upward mobility does not enhance social status nor does it end caste-based discrimination of the marginal identities. Describe the phenomenon of Retribalization in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsTribal Communities
Examine the occurrence of elite accommodation as a common aspect in contemporary political societies, with a critical focus on its relevance to the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
"Farm laws and their subsequent withdrawal reflect the complex relationship between agriculture and politics." Comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
"Social media has fundamentally altered the nature of political mobilization in India." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
What is the relationship between political elites and the business community in India, and how does this impact economic growth and development in the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesDevelopment Planning
"In the post-independence India, the social and political elites have become distinct identities". Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
The presence and role of Pressure Groups augment and supplement the role and purposes of the political parties. Discuss
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
"The independent Dalit political parties have failed in providing sufficient political space to those who aspires them". In this context, discuss the trajectory of Dalit mobilization in recent times.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Give an account of Rajni Kothari's study of the relationship of caste and politics.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
Did caste-based reservations led to the politicization of caste rather than its annihilation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
How do you account for the increasing significance of religion in public and private spheres in the context of secularisation thesis in India? Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
SecularisationReligious Communities and Minorities
"Social Media fundamentally altered the nature of political mobilization in India". Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Analyze the significance of the concept of dominant caste in understanding the social and political dynamics of rural India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Discuss the role of indigenous communities and traditional knowledge systems in promoting environmental conservation and sustainable practices in India. 10 Pressure groups play a significant role in influencing policy agendas. Analyze the strategies and effectiveness of pressure groups in the Indian political landscape.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Environmental MovementsParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Analyze the changing nature of rural-urban migration in India with reference to recent reverse migration trends. "In the post-independence India, the social and political elites have become distinct identities". Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Explain the interplay of caste and democratic politics in India. (b) Distinguish between Indian morality and constitutional morality.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipCaste System
"Social media has fundamentally altered the nature of political mobilization in India." Discuss. How do regional variations in population distribution affect resource allocation and development in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Cite with suitable illustrations how pressure groups can influence public opinion in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
What according to you, are the factors responsible for the continuance of caste system in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
What are the new dimensions of power elitism in India? How does it impact Indian democracy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Analyse the regionalisation of Indian politics and its implication on decentralization of power.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
What is middle class proliferation? Critically examine the consequences of the rise of the ‘new middle class's on politics in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Social Classes in IndiaParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Give an account of Rajni Kothari's study of the relationship of caste and politics.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
"The Indian diaspora has become a significant force in shaping India's global image and domestic policies." Evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
To what extent decentralisation of power has been effective and equitable in case of India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
India social system is organised around caste structure, therefore, caste and politics can never be separated. Critically analyse the statement.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
Discuss Max Weber's theory of power and authority in the Indian context. How do different forms of authority manifest in Indian social structures?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
Political mobilization due to New social Movements cannot be ignored; even Old social Movements such as demand for Telangana state were fueled by Middle Class.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
It is argued that the caste has lost its traditional elements of purity & pollution & become more of an Identity group. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Caste SystemEthnicity and Identity Movements