Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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Explain the interplay of caste and democratic politics in India. (b) Distinguish between Indian morality and constitutional morality.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipCaste System
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
Bonded labour is a labour where there is :-
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationPoverty and Inequality
Throw light on role played by Jyotiba Phule in promoting caste and gender equality in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Social ReformCaste System
Contrast and compare social position and problems of religious minorities and Dalits in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCaste System
"Family is the primary unit of social control in India." Discuss the validity of this statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) When it comes to social change in society, law and society shares a reciprocal relationship. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Constitution, Law and Social Change
"Caste has not disappeared but has been reconstituted in modern India." Analyze this statement with reference to horizontal and vertical mobility patterns.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
How have the principles of a mixed economy influenced social stratification in India, particularly in terms of access to resources and opportunities?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Development PlanningSocial Classes in India
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
What challenges does the concept of secularism face in the context of India's diverse religious landscape?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
The existing crisis of Violence against women and girls has worsened in the context of COVID-19. Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls and also suggest measures to tackle this human rights issue.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss the sociological significance of the 'work from home' culture in transforming gender roles within Indian households.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
"Focusing on the automatic "gains" to be delivered by the demographic dividend may result in an under emphasis of the effort needed to meet the new challenges that the current phase of the demographic transition brings". Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
To what extent have land reforms acted as a leveler of rural inequalities?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
There are contestations related to the nature of caste & class in India, while some view caste & class as polar opposites, others view of nexus between caste & class. Discuss
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
Critically examine the concept of sanskritisation with suitable illustrations. (10m)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Discuss the manifestation of social inequalities in cyber space.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Poverty and InequalityIndustrialisation and the Working Class
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?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Constitution, Law and Social ChangePoverty and Inequality
Examine how land reforms are a vital step towards economic and social equality. How far have legislations facilitated land reforms?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Discuss the significance of Arya samaj and Ramakrishna mission as reform mvts in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Social ReformModernisation of Indian Tradition
The rise of the problem of minorities is a logical consequence of the ascendancy of nationalism and these problems persist despite of various approaches adopted towards a solution of these problems of minority. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Religious Communities and Minorities
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
Compare and contrast the perspective of M.N Srinivas and S.C Dube with respect to Indian Villages.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017