Sociology II · Topic
Tribal Communities
Definitional problems, geographical spread, colonial policies, and integration and autonomy of tribes.
88 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Tribal Communities that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
"Tribal conflicts based on ethnic differences often camouflage a struggle for political and economic advantage". Substantiate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Tribal CommunitiesEthnicity and Identity Movements
Tribes are generally seen to be society based on equality, but forms of social differentiation exists within tribes too. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
"The prime victim of economic liberalization has been environmental sustainability." In the context of this statement, discuss the past and present of Indian Environmentalism.
25 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Environmental MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
Mere upward mobility does not enhance social status nor does it end caste-based discrimination of the marginal identities. Describe the phenomenon of Retribalization in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsTribal Communities
Examine the features and relevance of Indological studies of Ghurye and Dumont.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
IndologyCaste System
Analyse the sociological interconnections between Government schemes and tribal integration in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Tribal Communities
Tribes are said to have accepted ethos of caste structure and absorbed within it. Critically analyse the changing dynamics between caste and tribe.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
"The definition of tribe in India has been more administrative than anthropological." Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
How has democratic decentralization worked with respect to Indian tribes? What are the differences in the pre and post-independence tribal policies of India?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesRegionalism and Decentralisation
Explore the idea that environmental movements in India emerge as acts of resistance by communities striving to safeguard their livelihoods and existence.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Environmental MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
Enumerate the distinctive characteristics of the Tribes in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Tribal Communities
Discuss the role of indigenous communities and traditional knowledge systems in promoting environmental conservation and sustainable practices in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Tribal CommunitiesEnvironmental Movements
"Globalization is a double -edged sword. It is a controversial process that assaults national sovereignty, erodes local culture and tradition and threatens economic and social stability." In the context of this statement, discuss the impact of globalization on Tribes.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
“Tribes lose their territorial significance to form caste”. Do you agree? Comment on the tribe-caste continuum with clear examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
G.S Ghurye liberated the study of Indian society from the colonial biases and laid the true foundation of discipline of sociology in India. Substantiate this statement.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
IndologyCaste System
How is the tribal marriage system different from that of the non-tribes?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Unrest and discontent are not new to tribal areas, nor is it just a post-independence phenomenon. Elucidate.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Analyze the impact of colonial policies on tribal social structure and economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Discuss the role of indigenous communities and traditional knowledge systems in promoting environmental conservation and sustainable practices in India. 10 Pressure groups play a significant role in influencing policy agendas. Analyze the strategies and effectiveness of pressure groups in the Indian political landscape.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Environmental MovementsParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
In the context of rapid social change and transformation, the notion of a homogenous identity is inadequate to understand tribal society in India. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Tribal CommunitiesModernisation of Indian Tradition
Discuss G. S. Ghurye's conception of the Indian tribes.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Tribal CommunitiesIndology
Examine the key aspects of the debate between G.S. Ghurye and V. Elwin regarding tribal development.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Tribal Communities
Tribes are generally seen to be society based on equality, but forms of social differentiation exist within tribes too. Examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Tribal Communities
"The Indian tribes are no more an isolated and independent social unit". Critically examine
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Tribal Communities
PM-JANMAN and Eklavya model schools are relevant to solve social exclusion and deprivation. However, tribal welfare policies must not be evaluated based on public expenditure rather the social outcome.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal Communities
As the father of Indian sociology, G.S. Ghurye pioneered the Indological approach that relied on archaeological evidences, manuscripts and ancient texts to understand Indian society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
IndologyCaste System
"The tribal question in India is fundamentally about the right to self-determination versus national integration." Discuss with contemporary examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesEthnicity and Identity Movements
Critically analyze the impact of globalization on the social heritage of tribal's in India.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
Analyse the changing nexus between caste and tribe. d) Briefly discuss the concept of Ethno-nationalism along with suitable examples.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
Tribals are the worst affected by the various developmental related displacements. In this context, critically examine the objectives of Forest Right Act, 2006.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability