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.
Regarding the growth of Indian sociology, it is argued that, like most social sciences in India, sociology is very much influenced by Western philosophical and social scientific traditions but some scholars challenged the borrowed theoretical and methodological assumptions. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Land reforms not only led to agrarian transformation but renegotiation of caste-power structure. Discuss in relation to emergence of dominant caste.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
"The Varna scheme has 'distorted' the picture of caste". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Caste SystemIndology
A caste may be said to be dominant when it preponderates numerically over other castes and when it also wields preponderant economic and political power. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
"Indian village is an 'idyllic' social reality, with 'Varna' system of caste hierarchy and complete functional integration between the different occupational groups." Comment
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Village and Village StudiesCaste System
"Indian sociology developed as a dialogue between colonial knowledge systems and indigenous intellectual traditions." Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
IndologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Analyze how Indian villages illustrate the structural-functional historic relationships among various communities, with reference to S.C. Dube's Shamirpet study.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (10 x 5 = 50) (a) Examine the 'Integrated approach' to understanding social change in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Modernisation of Indian TraditionStructural Functionalism
Though integrated and comprehensive, Yogendra Singh's analysis of social change has been subjected to criticisms. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Modernisation of Indian TraditionStructural Functionalism
Critically analyse the structural-functionalist perspective in the analysis of Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Give a sociological account of the ideas of Sociology of India and sociology in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Yogendra Singh's evaluation of social change in India is the departure from the earlier analysis of social change. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Modernisation of Indian TraditionStructural Functionalism
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) "The Varna scheme has 'distorted' the picture of caste". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 1. (a) Sanskritization and structural changes
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Compare and contrast the perspective of Andre Beteille and M.N Srinivas with respect to 'study of caste'.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Examine MN Srinivas's concept of Sanskritization. How useful is it in understanding caste mobility?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Critically examine the concept of sanskritisation with suitable examples.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Analyze the significance of the concept of dominant caste in understanding the social and political dynamics of rural India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Compare and contrast between Beteille's and Dumont's analysis of caste.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Sanskritisation involves 'positional change' in caste system without any structural change. Analyse
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
While Indology is a book view of the Indian society, structure functionalist approach of MN Srinivas is its field view. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyStructural Functionalism
"The village & its hamlets represented India in microcosm". In the light of this statement, explain significance of village studies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Discuss M.N. Srinivas's view on caste and varna. (b) Examine G.S. Ghurye's perspective on tribes in India. (c) Elaborate the concept of 'Dominant Caste' as given by M.N. Srinivas. (d) Discuss the nexus between caste and class in India.
150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Béteille's work on Caste, Class and Power: Changing Patterns of Stratification in a Tanjore Village (1966) departs significantly from the writings which equate caste with stratification. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
"M N Srinivas took from a state of nowhere to a state of maturity in just two decades".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words : 10 x 5 = 50 Sanskritization involves 'positional change' in caste system without any 'structural' change. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Indian villages aim to reflect structural-functional historic relationship between different communities. Discuss this statement in the context of Samirpeth study of SC Dube.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
In what ways does the idea of "Dominant Caste" remain relevant for understanding rural social dynamics in 21st-century India? Illustrate with examples. How does Yogendra Singh's theory of modernization explain the contradictions between tradition and modernity in Indian society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Structural FunctionalismModernisation of Indian Tradition
Caste system studies in India have been dominated by Book-view initially. How did the entry of field view bring about a balance in study of Indian caste system? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 100 words. II. Village studies in Indian sociology
10 marks · 100 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism