Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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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
"Each caste is demanding superiority to equals and equality to superiors".
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Caste SystemModernisation of Indian Tradition
"Social media fuels communal polarization by amplifying divisive narratives." Comment.
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Do you think the agrarian class structure is evolving in India? Support your answer with reasons.
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Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Construct a sociological narrative on increasing trend of gender-based violence in India.
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Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
Regionalism in India has been an issue of concern at times. Discuss the regionalism concept from Sociological perspectives.
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Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Discuss the role of technology and digital transformation in bringing about social change in Indian society. How has this change influenced social relationships and behavior?
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Constitution, Law and Social ChangePoverty and Inequality
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?
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Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
Examine the key aspects of the debate between G.S. Ghurye and V. Elwin regarding tribal development.
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Tribal Communities
What are the current patterns and changes in migration structure of India?
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Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Within the informal workforce, persistent gender-based occupational segregation exists. In this context, analyze the feminization of informal labor.
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While the Surrogacy Act aims to regulate surrogacy in India, it is likely to become counter-productive to any efforts for ending the exploitation of vulnerable women. Critically Discuss.
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Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10x5=50 "Patriarchy continues to be a dominant force in Indian social scenario". Discuss, in this light, the recent rise in cases of violence against women.
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Patriarchy and EntitlementsViolence Against Women
Discuss the impact of industrialisation and urbanisation on the caste system and class dynamics in India.
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Industrialisation and the Working ClassUrbanisation and Slums
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words : 10 x 5 = 50 Construct a sociological narrative on increasing trend of gender-based violence in India.
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Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
Analyse M.S.A. Rao's views on factors relating to the origins of social movements.
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Dalit and Backward Class Movements
Andre Beteille's understanding of caste offers reflections & a contradiction to Dumont's understanding of Caste. Comment.
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Caste SystemIndology
Religious minorities are one of the most socio-economically backward sections in India. Identify the sociological reasons.
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Religious Communities and MinoritiesPoverty and Inequality
Though Indology seems to be a method of the past for the study of Indian sociology, but it is and will be relevant for the times to come. Critically analyze.
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Indology
Analyze the student suicides in Kota and discuss the role of social institutions in addressing this issue.
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Displacement and SustainabilityEducation and Social Change in India
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.
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Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
"The land reforms implemented in post-independence India aimed to address socio-economic disparities but achieved mixed results." Evaluate.
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Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
Discuss your opinion on the statement that environmental movements in the West are essential at this time, whereas environmental protection in India is deeply ingrained in its culture, providing suitable examples.
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Environmental Movements
"The appointment of Draupadi Murmu as the President of India serves as a significant advancement towards addressing the intersectional marginalization in Indian society". Critically analyse the significance and limitations of intersectional approach to address issues of vulnerable sections in the society.
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Poverty and InequalityPatriarchy and Entitlements