Sociology II · Topic
Rural Development
Programmes of rural development, the Community Development Programme, cooperatives and poverty alleviation schemes.
34 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Rural Development that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2016–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
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
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
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Environmental MovementsModernisation of Indian Tradition
Evaluate the impact of modernization on the "village community".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2021
Modernisation of Indian TraditionVillage and Village Studies
Community development programme and rural development in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
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
The cooperative movement in India has its origin in agriculture and allied sectors. Elaborate. Also comment on the threats posed by globalization on cooperative societies in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
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
Co-operatives are seen as a model for community development. Outline the provisions related to co-operatives and evaluate their functioning in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Rural Development
Critically examine the prospects and challenges of cooperatives in India under the globalization regime.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
How do poverty and economic inequalities persist in India despite various poverty alleviation schemes?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Poverty and InequalityDevelopment Planning
Examine the factors responsible for the rural unrest in contemporary India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsRural Development
Critically assess whether rural development programs like MGNREGA have significantly altered traditional power structures in rural India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"The cooperative sector has been playing a distinct and significant role in the country's process of socio-economic development". Elaborate
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Rural Development
"India lives in villages and the development of the nation cannot be achieved without the development of the villages". In light of this, discuss the scope of programmes of rural development.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
How has civil society contributed in making rural India more inclusive?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural Development
Evaluate the challenges faced by rural and urban poverty alleviation programmes in India. Substantiate your arguments with examples.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentPoverty and Inequality
"The cooperative sector has played a distinct and significant role in the country's process of socio-economic development". Critically examine
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Rural Development
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 1. (a) Farmer suicides in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Displacement and SustainabilityAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"A.R. Desai's Marxist approach to Indian society emphasized the role of material conditions in shaping social relations." Evaluate his contribution to understanding rural transformation in post-independence India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Marxist SociologyRural Development
The lessons drawn from the erstwhile Community Development Programme were crucial. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentRegionalism and Decentralisation
"State intervention is needed to make farming economically and ecologically viable". Comment with special reference to the problems faced by small and marginal farmers in contemporary India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Explain how the history of dairy cooperatives in India showcases a model for realisation of the goal of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India).
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Rural DevelopmentDevelopment Planning
Critically examine the shift from welfare to right-based approach in rural development programs.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentConstitution, Law and Social Change
Has the transformation of the rural landscape been democratic in its outcomes? Evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Discuss the role of NGOs in making agrarian prosperity a social reality.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural Development
"Micro-finance has been hailed as a tool for women's empowerment but has also led to new forms of exploitation." Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentPatriarchy and Entitlements
Present a note on the pattern of urbanization in India and its impact on rural-urban divide.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsRural Development
What are the continuing and emergent 'Unfreedoms' faced by rural women in spite of state interventions?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsRural Development
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Rural Development