Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
1,154 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Construct a sociological narrative on the neo-farmers' movements in post-independence India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsSocial Classes in India
Discuss the variation among the various kinship systems of India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
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
AR Desai studied Indian society through the lens of contradictions. Elaborate.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Marxist Sociology
Examine the relevance of 'discrete castes and muddled hierarchies' in understanding the changing features of the caste system in contemporary India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste System
Do you think the agrarian class structure is evolving in India? Support your answer with reasons.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
A recent report by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation found that youth with higher education don't aspire to get married early. Analyse the trends in marriage in India from sociological perspective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
How has automation impacted industrial class structure in India? (10m)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
The concept of 'unity in diversity' has been both celebrated and contested in Indian society. Evaluate its contemporary relevance with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipRegionalism and Decentralisation
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
'Religious pluralism has been both strength and a source of conflict in India.' Discuss with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Compare and contrast between Beteille's and Dumont's analysis of caste.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Social movements are organised collective action of group of people aimed at common objective.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Environmental MovementsPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Western view of "WESTERNIZATION as SYMBOL of MODERNITY" vs GHURYE'S view of "CULTURE as Symbol & upholder of Modernity"
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
IndologyModernisation of Indian Tradition
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
Explain the interactional approach to study of caste in India. (1) (c) Discuss the regional variation in kinship in North and south India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaCaste System
The latest NHM report has flagged the uneven burden women bear in family planning. Discuss the reasons for this imbalance and other socio-cultural barriers for family planning in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Population Policy and Family PlanningPatriarchy and Entitlements
Analyze the changing nature of rural-urban migration in India with reference to recent reverse migration trends. "In the post-independence India, the social and political elites have become distinct identities". Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Evaluate the role of migration on kinship systems in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss G. S. Ghurye's conception of the Indian tribes.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Tribal CommunitiesIndology
Examine the causes and consequences of India's population growth slow down.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Construct a sociological narrative on increasing trend of gender-based violence in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
Regionalism in India has been an issue of concern at times. Discuss the regionalism concept from Sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
"Physiological factors associated with women cannot be a rationale to deny them the right to worship." How patriarchy operates through religion, discuss in relation to Sabrimala judgement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Patriarchy and EntitlementsReligious Communities and Minorities