Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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While Indology is a book view of the Indian society, structure functionalist approach of MN Srinivas is its field view. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Despite a fast-growing economy and the largest anti-malnutrition programme, India has the world's worst level of child malnutrition. Elaborate the social causes as well as consequences of malnutrition in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Poverty and InequalityPatriarchy and Entitlements
"India can be considered a role model for the West only if women and non-binary pregnant individuals have complete autonomy over their bodies and reproductive rights". Analyse the statement in context of impact of recent legislations on reproductive issues in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Patriarchy and EntitlementsAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Examine the role of civil society organizations in promoting social justice movements in contemporary India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsDalit and Backward Class Movements
Radhakrishnan notes that education is the most important force of social mobility in India, but the lived reality paints a complex picture as against desired.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
What are the current patterns and changes in migration structure of India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
What are the new dimensions of power elitism in India? How does it impact Indian democracy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
"The village & its hamlets represented India in microcosm". In the light of this statement, explain significance of village studies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by India's demographic dividend in the context of skill development and employment generation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
"Regionalism has remained perhaps the most potent force in Indian politics ever since independence". In the context of this statement, examine whether regionalism is a threat to national integration.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Women Rights movement has said to be transitioning into its 4th wave with rise in demand for sexual autonomy as stated by Meena Kandaswamy.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Women's MovementPatriarchy and Entitlements
Family is not a static institution but rather goes through developmental cycle. Discuss?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Religious conversion points to the phenomenon that is associated with personal and communal metamorphosis. Discuss social significance of religious conversions in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Religious Communities and MinoritiesConstitution, Law and Social Change
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) "For a multicultural, diverse and complex country like India, regional affiliations are but natural phenomena". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
The agrarian class structure in rural India reflects great 'diversity' in its 'structure' and 'composition'. Analyze.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Despite various legal safeguards, the spectre of bonded labour still plagues Indian society. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationPoverty and Inequality
Within the informal workforce, persistent gender-based occupational segregation exists. In this context, analyze the feminization of informal labor.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Critically evaluate Louis Dumont's understanding of the Indian caste system.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Caste SystemIndology
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Discuss M.N. Srinivas's view on caste and varna. (b) Examine G.S. Ghurye's perspective on tribes in India. (c) Elaborate the concept of 'Dominant Caste' as given by M.N. Srinivas. (d) Discuss the nexus between caste and class in India.
150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
IndologyStructural Functionalism
"A.R. Desai's Marxist approach to Indian society emphasized the role of material conditions in shaping social relations." Evaluate his contribution to understanding rural transformation in post-independence India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Marxist SociologyRural Development
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.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
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
"The Indian tribes are no more an isolated and independent social unit". Critically examine
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Tribal Communities