Sociology II · Topic
Urbanisation and Slums
The growth of urban settlements, slums and urban deprivation.
64 UPSC Mains Sociology II questions on Urbanisation and Slums that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2016–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Urbanization of pandemics has only exposed the already haphazard and lopsided urbanization process. Analyse.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Urbanisation and SlumsInformal Sector and Child Labour
Critically analyse the impact of the changing trends of urbanization on Indian kinship.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaUrbanisation and Slums
Extensive urbanization has led to dysfunctional consequences in context of India. Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Urbanisation and Slums
Critically examine to what extent, 'Internal Labour Migration in India Raises Integration Challenges for Migrants'.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationUrbanisation and Slums
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The Urban migrant and 'ritual' tug of home.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Urbanisation and SlumsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Highlight the recent patterns and reasons for internal migration in India, bring out the issues faced by migrant labour in the background of the ongoing pandemic.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationInformal Sector and Child Labour
Slum is the lifeline of urbanity. Comment. 5(d) Give a brief overview of the "evolution and persistence of communalism in Indian society".
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Urbanisation and SlumsCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
"Urban slums are found at the intersection of poverty, deprivation and exclusion".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
Examine the nature and trend of urbanisation in India with its impact on various demographic segments?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
A two-way relationship is observed between folk-society and the urban society which is coming in contact with each other and inheriting as well as losing some of their traits. Discuss w.r.t little tradition and Great tradition theory.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Modernisation of Indian TraditionVillage and Village Studies
How has urbanisation impacted the structure and function of family?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaUrbanisation and Slums
Discuss, in what ways, do the different types of deprivation in slums exacerbate the socio-economic difficulties of their residents, and how it affects their ability to integrate into the broader urban environment?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
Has the Indian village become globalised? Discuss the global cultural flow and assess its impact on the Indian villages.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesModernisation of Indian Tradition
Growth of modern industries has macro as well as micro implication on Indian society. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Industrialisation and the Working ClassUrbanisation and Slums
Urbanization based on inclusive development provides a long-term solution to urban poverty. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
Discuss the impact of industrialisation and urbanisation on the caste system and class dynamics in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrialisation and the Working ClassUrbanisation and Slums
"The trajectory of urban development is the major reason for environmental issues in urban areas". Discuss. Despite economic growth, rural India continues to grapple with issues like bonded labor, low wages, and seasonal unemployment. Analyze the systemic factors contributing to these problems and suggest strategies for addressing them effectively.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Urbanisation and SlumsRural Labour, Bondage and Migration
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Social consequences of Urbanization
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
How do you relate the development of metropolis and its impact on the mental and social life of people in India?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
According to UN-Habitat and WHO survey, 32% of Indian urban population lives in slums. The World Bank called Indian urbanisation as 'slow, hidden and messy' owing to a large slum presence. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
Indian state shifted has from socialist state to liberal state post 1991. Analyse the impact of market led approach to development in the last three decades.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Development PlanningPoverty and Inequality
Evaluate Andre Beteille's perspective on the interplay between caste, class, and power in shaping social stratification in India. How does this framework explain persistent inequalities in urban India?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
How has the concept of 'family' transformed in urban India with the rise of nuclear households and dual-income couples?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Examine the role of social media influencers in shaping culture of consumerism as a new value as against traditional values of minimalistic lifestyle in contemporary Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
Present a note on the pattern of urbanization in India and its impact on rural-urban divide.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsRural Development
Discuss the nature and trends of urbanisation in India and its impact on the safety of different vulnerable sections. Also, examine the socio-cultural consequences of the ageing population in India and the preparedness of the state to handle it.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Discuss the role of social media influencers in perpetuating the culture of consumerism in society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
How has the concept of 'smart cities' in India addressed or ignored issues of urban poverty and social exclusion?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
Examine the changing dynamics of joint family system in contemporary India. How do economic factors and urbanization influence family structures?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaUrbanisation and Slums
How does migration shape the development patterns of cities and regions, including the growth of informal settlements, the formation of new ethnic enclaves, and the impact on urban services and infrastructure?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Urbanisation and SlumsInformal Sector and Child Labour