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.
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Growth of modern industries has macro as well as micro implications on Indian society. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Industrialisation and the Working ClassStructural Functionalism
The idea of Indian villages as simple, static and self sufficient provided by colonial administrators has been criticised by many scholars. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Village and Village StudiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Discuss how M.N. Srinivas' integration of text and context offered a realistic and practical portrayal of Indian society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Compare and contrast the perspective of Andre Beteille and MN Srinivas with respect to 'study of caste'.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Provide a note on M N Srinivas contribution to social change in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Structural FunctionalismModernisation of Indian Tradition
Critically examine Andre Beteille's analysis of caste system.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Bring out the differences between Srinivas's and Dumont perspective in the study of caste system.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Evaluate how the concept of Dominant Caste has been utilized in analyzing social hierarchies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Examine M.N. Srinivas's critique of Indology as a theoretical construct of Indian Society and elaborate his views on field studies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Distinguish the book view and field view of the Indian caste system.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
IndologyStructural Functionalism
"Village studies in India have romanticized rural life while ignoring structural inequalities." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Critically examine the limitations of the structuralist-functionalist perspective in the analysis of the Indian society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Comment on Srinivas's conceptualization of dominant castes. What are the new dimensions of dominance in 21st century India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
The dominant caste notion has been used to deny the validity of reservation for BCs and played a role in determining certain political strategies. In this context explain the decay of dominant caste today.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
The dominant castes notion has been used to deny the validity of reservation for BCs and played a role in determining certain political strategies. In this context explain the decay of dominant caste today.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
"How does M.N. Srinivas' concept of 'Sanskritization' shed light on the process of social transformation and cultural influences within Indian society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Land reform measures since Independence has brought about some change in rural India. In the context of this statement, evaluate the progress & performance of land reforms measures undertaken.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsMarxist Sociology
Compare MN Srinivas and Dumont's understanding of Indian caste system.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Caste SystemIndology
M.N Srinivas contends that "sociology in India is and should be social anthropology". What does this imply? Explain
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Structural FunctionalismIndology
M.N. Srinivas, renowned for instituting structural functionalism in Indian Sociology has greatly contributed to the maturity of the field & understanding of Indian society. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Discuss SC Dube's perspective on Indian society based on his field study.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Limitations of Indological approach
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
IndologyStructural Functionalism
M.N. Srinivas was basically interested not to understand the countrymen through the Western books or through sacred books and literature rather was interested to study them from direct observation and his field experiences. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Structural FunctionalismIndology
The combination of text with the context by M.N Srinivas provided a realistic and practical picture of Indian Society. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Critically examine Daniel Thorner's approach to study Indian agrarian society. 10 Discuss the importance of the theory of Little Tradition and Great Tradition in comprehending social change in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) "How does M.N. Srinivas' concept of 'Sanskritization' shed light on the process of social transformation and cultural influences within Indian society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Indological and structuralist perspectives on caste in India. 5. (a) Social legislation as a tool for creating social change in India. (b) Anti-caste movements in colonial India. (c) Internal displacement and its impact on tribal communities. (d) Power elites in contemporary India. (e) 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme and its role in women's development.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Who are the dominant castes? Analyse their impact on agrarian social structure and transformation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Distinguish between 'Sociology of India' and 'Sociology in India'.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
IndologyStructural Functionalism