Sociology II · Topic
Poverty and Inequality
Poverty, deprivation and inequalities in India.
166 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Poverty and Inequality that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Be it caste or communal violence, they stall the growth of the nation. Discuss in light of rising communal unrest in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictCaste Conflicts
Discuss the issues relating to the entitlement of transgender in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
Sustainable agriculture must be both ecologically and socially sustainable. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeDisplacement and Sustainability
"Social inequality in India has multiple dimensions." Explain this statement in the light of the views of Andre Beteille on caste in India.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
Examine the nature of rural-urban disparities in the standard of living across different regions of India.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
The prevalence of child labour in present India is an indicator of social backwardness. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
Give a detailed analysis of socio-economic and demographic profiles of major religious communities in India.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Religious Communities and MinoritiesAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Discuss the major challenges related to the environment crisis in India. What measures would you suggest to overcome this crisis?
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityEnvironmental Movements
Compare and contrast education attainment of various social groups in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Education and Social Change in IndiaIlliteracy and Educational Disparities
Despite of a progressive law, accessing abortion by women is still challenging in India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
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
To what extent has land reforms been effective in strengthening democracy in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Explain how Gender, Caste and Class hierarchies plays a pre-dominant role in sexual exploitation in rural India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsViolence Against Women
What are the critical issues daunting and stagnating the Disaster Management in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
Critically analyze to what extent the recent amendments made to Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 will help curbing the menace of child labor in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Informal Sector and Child LabourPatriarchy and Entitlements
Idea of middle class is often highly romanticised as an outcome of liberal democracy, a vibrant capitalist economy and individual freedom. Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Social Classes in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Critically analyse the impact of the changing trends of urbanization on Indian women.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Proliferation of slums is the result of failure of housing policies". Critically analyze.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Urbanisation and SlumsInformal Sector and Child Labour
"Migration is influenced both by the pattern of development and the social structure." With reference to the given statement, discuss the causes of Migration in India spanning across social and economic dimension.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationPopulation Size and Growth
Assess the performance of rural development programmes in rural empowerment and poverty alleviation.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentPoverty and Inequality
Critically discuss the role of education in nation-building with particular reference to India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Education and Social Change in IndiaColonial Rule and Nationalism
Child labour is a crime committed by few, but the whole society is responsible. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
Discuss the challenges associated with process of ageing from different sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPopulation Size and Growth
Globalisation has led to interconnectedness which can be understood under three major themes-homogenization, polarization and hybridization. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Displacement and SustainabilityIndustrialisation and the Working Class
"Gated communities in Indian cities represent a new form of urban segregation." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
"There is a general trend towards commodification of women at the cultural level in India." Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
"The informal sector is both a source of resilience and vulnerability." Discuss this paradox with respect to employment security and social inequality in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
Muslims as a social-religious group have gradually been pushed to the periphery of development. Discuss the reasons responsible for backwardness of Muslims in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Religious Communities and MinoritiesPoverty and Inequality
"Urbanisation is the inevitable outcome of the processes of growth and of modernisation". Analyse sustainable urbanization as a way to inclusive development. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Urbanisation and SlumsDisplacement and Sustainability
India's bonded labourers are caught between an entrenched caste system and a dismissive state. Analyse.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationCaste System