Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 100 words. II. Village studies in Indian sociology III. Indological approach to the study of Indian society
30 marks · 100 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
What are the push and pull factors driving domestic and cross-border migration?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Size and Growth
Discuss how contemporary farmers' movement reflect or diverge from traditional peasant struggles in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsModernisation of Indian Tradition
Are tribal protests & movements an indication of limitation of the policy of integration in independent India. Comment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Tribal CommunitiesEthnicity and Identity Movements
Discuss the regional variation in kinship in North and South India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
What is Brahmanical Patriarchy? Discuss how it manifests in the intersection of caste and gender. 1(e) Explain the role and characteristics of the Indian Middle Class during the colonial period.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Patriarchy and EntitlementsCaste System
Examine the inherent connection between displacement and the pursuit of development, providing a critical analysis.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Displacement and SustainabilityTribal Communities
Focus on Foundational Numeracy and Literacy - for basic needs.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Education and Social Change in India
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
Assess the factors behind the resurgence of Khalistani movement. (10) (b) How will you characterize circular migration? Evaluate the driving factors behind circular migration.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsRegionalism and Decentralisation
Critically examine Andre Beteille's analysis of caste system.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
"A population policy that protects our demographic assets while preparing for difficult challenges that lie ahead is the need of the hour." Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Population Size and GrowthPopulation Policy and Family Planning
Due to pre-existing gender differences, women are experiencing the effects of the COVID crisis in different and often more negative ways. Critically examine the statement in context of Indian women's vulnerability to COVID-19.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Patriarchy and EntitlementsViolence Against Women
Why has Andre Beteille described the rising middle class in India as 'transitional', instead of 'modern', or 'traditional'?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Social Classes in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective:(a) Analyse the significance of legislations in preventing violence against women and children.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Violence Against WomenConstitution, Law and Social Change
Critically examine the contribution of A.R. Desai to the understanding of Indian nationalism. (b) Explain the different approaches to the study of tribal societies in India. (c) Examine the changes in the family system in India due to modernisation and urbanisation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
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
What challenges does the concept of secularism face in the context of India's diverse religious landscape? Analyze the disparities in educational attainment across different social groups in India. What measures can bridge these gaps?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
SecularisationIlliteracy and Educational Disparities
"Micro-finance has been hailed as a tool for women's empowerment but has also led to new forms of exploitation." Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentPatriarchy and Entitlements
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) “Differences in cultural norms affect fertility behaviour”. Comment in the context of population dynamics in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
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
Discuss the significance of Backward Class movements for the Politico-Economic dominance of non-Brahmin intermediate castes in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
To what extent does modernisation lead to the breakdown of traditional social structure & values? Give reasons to support your answers.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
“Regional identity politics simultaneously strengthens and fragments Indian federalism.”
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationEthnicity and Identity Movements