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.
Although participation of the private sector in education is today the need of the hour, nevertheless certain concerns are expressed regarding the rapid growth of educational institutions under private management. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
Unemployment among the educated has significant social consequences that extend beyond the individual to affect families, and society as a whole. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Poverty and InequalityDisplacement and Sustainability
What impact does government policies and programs have on the socio economic status of religious minorities in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Religious Communities and MinoritiesPoverty and Inequality
"Slums constitute one of the most important & persistent problems of Urbanization". Critically discuss the statement in context of Indian society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2021
Urbanisation and SlumsInformal Sector and Child Labour
"Customary agrarian relations are undergoing dynamic changes". Analyse.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
Outline the sociological factors contributing to urban flooding. What strategies can be adopted for sustainable and inclusive urban development in response?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsDisplacement and Sustainability
The relationship between education and social mobility in Indian society is complex and intertwined. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
Critically discuss the sociological rationale for conducting a nationwide caste census. How could such data impact policies aimed at social justice?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemPoverty and Inequality
Constitution as a living document of social change
5 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Constitution, Law and Social ChangePoverty and Inequality
"Literacy is a pre-requisite for the successful implementation of policies for economic and social development." Elucidate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Education and Social Change in IndiaDevelopment Planning
"Sustainable development is intimately linked to addressing poverty and malnutrition." Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
"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
"Indian agriculture has been the victim of its past success". In the context of the statement, discuss the social and economic implications of Green revolution.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"Despite rising levels of education, gender awareness and stringent pro-women laws, there is still a perception that women are second-class citizens". Comment.
25 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
"Modern slavery – be it bonded labor, involuntary servitude, or sexual slavery – is a crime and cannot be tolerated in any culture, community, or country". Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationInformal Sector and Child Labour
Analyze the social and economic determinants of child and infant mortality in India, and suggest interventions to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
"Gentrification of the cities and ghettoization are the two sides of the same coin in the new urban landscape." Examine the statement with reference to the Indian experience of urbanization.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
Examine the social, legal, and economic consequences of rising marital breakdown and changing family patterns in Indian society today.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Of all the developmental programmes introduced during post-independence period, the Green Revolution is considered to have been the most successful. Critically analyse this statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
Land reforms are not only necessary to boost agricultural production but also to reduce far-entrenched poverty from deeper pockets of India. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
Infant mortality rate is the most sensitive index for measuring development. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
Though slums vary from one type to another, but certain general patterns of slums are universal. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
To what extent Reservation policy in India has been able to restructure the social fabric of Indian society. Discuss
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
Write a short note on "Sub-culture of poverty".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Poverty and InequalityUrbanisation and Slums
"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
Critically examine the 'paradox' of India's 'green revolution'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Protective discrimination not only protects but also discriminates." Comment.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
"Poverty is the root cause of child labour." In this context, there is a possibility of more children engaging in child labour due to the loss of jobs during the ongoing pandemic. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
Illuminate the societal contradictions inherent in sex work within the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Poverty and InequalityInformal Sector and Child Labour
“Manual scavenging is illegal but still persists”. In the context of this statement, discuss the measures taken by government to address the issue and reasons for its failure.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
UntouchabilityCaste System