Sociology II · Topic
Secularisation
Secularisation and secularism in Indian society.
41 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Secularisation that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2015–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Secularization of caste is essentially a modern phenomenon. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Caste SystemModernisation of Indian Tradition
Give a brief overview of the "Evolution and persistence of communalism in Indian Society".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
Religious beliefs and values influence political ideologies, policymaking, and governance. Analyze the relationship between religion and politics in contemporary India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
SecularisationParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Recently, Uttarakhand government appointed an expert panel to examine the possibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state. In light of this, discuss the idea of Uniform Civil Code from a sociological perspective.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
SecularisationConstitution, Law and Social Change
'Secularism' has remained weak ideology in India. Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Explain the reasons for the spurt of overt expressions of religiosity in modern India.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictSecularisation
Do you think constitutional modernity has led to the minority empowerment? Clarify your opinion.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeReligious Communities and Minorities
With reference to their understanding of the Indian village, compare the perspective of MN Srinivas and SC Dube.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Discuss the role of pluralism on national unity in India.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipEthnicity and Identity Movements
Secularism is the cardinal principle of Indian constitution. Discuss the problems faced by religious minorities in India, in the light of secular framework in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Religious Communities and MinoritiesSecularisation
Politicisation of religion is threat to Indian democracy. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
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
Religious minority groups in India encounter numerous challenges, encompassing declining population trends and identity-related crises that warrant critical examination and discussion. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Discuss the challenges to secularism posed by rising religious nationalism and communal tensions. What are the possible strategies for promoting religious tolerance and social harmony?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Explain the reasons behind the growth of sects and cults in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Religious Communities and MinoritiesSecularisation
What do you understand by 'cultural nationalism'? How does it manifest in India? Give some examples from recent times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
How is Indian morality different from constitutional morality? How does it affect the social change that it was supposed to bring, as envisioned by founding fathers?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
Evaluate the extent to which secularization remains a debated concept in modern society, incorporating a sociological perspective on recent Supreme Court comments on "secularism."
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
SecularisationConstitution, Law and Social Change
What do you understand by secularism in the Indian context? Discuss the socio-economic factors responsible for anti-secular trends in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Recent Delhi riots prove that project of secularization in India is far from being complete. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Though India glorifies secularism, importance of religion has increased manifold in personal life of people. Discuss religious revivalism in contemporary Indian society in this context.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictSecularisation
"Multiculturalism is not just the co-existence of different communities, but their sensitivity towards one another's culture". Critically analyse
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
"Religion is the opium of the people". Discuss the relevance of the statement in the light of contemporary rise in religious fervour.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
"To what degree is the influence of religion over social life receding, reflecting the process of secularization in Indian society?"
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
SecularisationModernisation of Indian Tradition
Do you think secularism in India is a weak ideology? Comment on the challenges faced by Indian secularism.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Examine the impact of constitutional provisions for minority rights on India's secular fabric. How do these provisions balance individual and group rights?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
SecularisationConstitution, Law and Social Change
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
Minority communalism can never be compared with majority communalism, for the former is ghettoized and mainly feeds upon its own people." Comment
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictSecularisation
What challenges does the concept of secularism face in the context of India's diverse religious landscape?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
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