Sociology II · Topic
Structural Functionalism
The field-view, structural-functional perspective, as in M. N. Srinivas.
89 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Structural Functionalism that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Sanskritization involves 'positional change' in caste system without any 'structural' change. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Explain the Interactional approach to study of caste in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Caste SystemIndology
The hallmark of Srinivas perspective on Indian society was to break out from confines of textual authority. In this context critically analyse the structural-functionalist perspective in the analysis of Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Discuss the notion of Lateral entry into bureaucracy through the lens of different sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesConstitution, Law and Social Change
Caste as a social capital is functional as well as dysfunctional to the Indian society. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemCaste Conflicts
Bring out the conceptual difference between 'Caste' and 'Varna'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemIndology
The idea of the Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators has been critiqued by many scholars. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
"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
Distinguish between the 'book view' and 'field view' of the Indian caste system.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2014–2021
Caste SystemIndology
Discuss the nexus between caste, class and power in Indian social scenario.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
Compare M.N Srinivas and Louis Dumont's understanding of Indian caste system.
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Caste SystemIndology
Highlight the prominent critique of colonial idea of Indian villages with illustrations.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
What are the features of Indian villages as characterised by S.C Dube?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Differentiate between the 'Indological' and 'Functional' perspectives on the study of caste system.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Indian modernity has paradoxical features of continuity and change. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
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
British rule produced radical and lasting changes in Indian society and culture. Examine the statement in the light of M.N. Srinivas's concept of westernization.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Modernisation of Indian TraditionColonial Rule and Nationalism
Elaborate S C Dube's views on village society in Shamirpet.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Evaluate M.N. Srinivas's structural-functionalist perspective in analyzing contemporary Indian social institutions.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
The village and its hamlets represented "India in microcosm". In the light of this statement, explain the significance of village studies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Village and Village StudiesIndology
Religious beliefs and practices vary and change, and this has to be examined in relation to variation and change in the structure of society. Discuss in context of Srinivas's views on religion and society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Evaluate how the concept of Dominant Caste concept has been utilized in analyzing social hierarchies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Bring out the differences between Srinivas’s and Dumont’s perspective in the study of caste system.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Though the credit to establish Indian sociological tradition goes to G S Ghurye, but it was M N Srinivas who led it to maturity. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Village occupies an important place in the social and cultural landscape of contemporary India. In context discuss the importance of village studies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
The concept of dominant caste is of crucial importance in understanding social and political life in rural India. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Examine the methodological challenges encountered during ethnographic village studies in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Andre Beteille's view on Indian caste system is regarded as approximating social reality. Critically examine
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
Critically analyze to what extent 'structural-functional perspective' is suitable for the study of Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Structural FunctionalismIndology
What do you understand by the concept of "dominant caste"? Illustrate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism