Sociology II · Topic
Peasant and Farmers' Movements
Peasant and farmers' movements in modern India.
23 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Peasant and Farmers' Movements that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2016–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
Describe the changing dynamics of rural conflicts in India. Substantiate with suitable examples.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Critique the application of resource mobilization theory to social movements in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Environmental MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
"The impoverishment of the Indian peasantry was a consequence of the transformation of the agrarian structure". In the context of this statement, analyze the nature and the extent of the peasant movements in pre-independence period.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Colonial Rule and NationalismPeasant and Farmers' Movements
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
Examine the factors responsible for the rural unrest in contemporary India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsRural Development
Explore the emergence of farmer movements from a sociological perspective. Investigate the societal factors influencing their organization and grievances, and analyze how these movements disrupt power dynamics in rural India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"New Farmers' Movements in India was a structural response to the agrarian changes". Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Distinguish between social protest and social movements? Examine their sociological significance to explain social change.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsPeasant and Farmers' Movements
"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
"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
Marxist village studies opened up a new dimension in viewing India differing starkly from Indological view which was dominantly used. b) The emergence of peasant consciousness during British colonialism can be attributed to several factors. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesMarxist Sociology
Changing economic relations in the colonial period contributed to the peasant grievances. Discuss the nature of peasant rebellions during the colonial period.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Colonial Rule and NationalismPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Discuss how contemporary farmers' movements reflect or diverge from traditional peasant struggles in India. "Green Revolution solved one problem but created many others." Evaluate this statement in light of contemporary agrarian crisis.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
Construct a sociological narrative on the neo-farmers' movements in post-independence India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsSocial Classes in India
Social movements are organised collective action of group of people aimed at common objective.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Environmental MovementsPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Land Reforms and transitions in the agrarian relations
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Colonial rule engendered various movements as a reaction to it. Discuss the nature of these movements & its impact on Indian society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Colonial Rule and NationalismSocial Reform
Discuss how contemporary farmers' movement reflect or diverge from traditional peasant struggles in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsModernisation of Indian Tradition
Cite the factors that led to emergence of peasant consciousness during British colonialism.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Discuss how contemporary farmers' movements reflect or diverge from traditional peasant struggles in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
What are the factors behind the peasant movements in colonial India? Illustrate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Give an account of Ranajit Guha's approach in studying 'subaltern class'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismPeasant and Farmers' Movements