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.
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IndologyStructural Functionalism
Examine the role of civil society organizations in promoting social justice movements in contemporary India.
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Ethnicity and Identity MovementsDalit and Backward Class Movements
What are the new dimensions of power elitism in India? How does it impact Indian democracy?
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Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by India's demographic dividend in the context of skill development and employment generation.
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Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
"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.
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Marxist SociologyRural Development
Has the Indian village become globalised? Discuss the global cultural flow and assess its impact on the Indian villages.
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Village and Village StudiesModernisation of Indian Tradition
Urbanization based on inclusive development provides a long-term solution to urban poverty. Discuss.
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Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Marriage is not merely concerned with the couple, rather it affects the whole society and future generations. Discuss.
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Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
How has B.R. Ambedkar identified the features of the caste system? How is it different from the mainstream treatment of caste features?
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Caste SystemUntouchability
How has the NEP 2020 attempted to address traditional challenges while preparing for future needs?
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Education and Social Change in India
Analyse the regionalisation of Indian politics and its implication on decentralization of power.
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Regionalism and DecentralisationParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
What is environmentalism? Can it help address environmental inequality and crisis? (e) Analyse the role of constitution in mooting social change in India.
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Displacement and SustainabilityEnvironmental Movements
Evaluate the efficiency of land reforms in India. Can the lacunae be addressed in land reforms 2.0?
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Agrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Differentiate between agrarian class structure of pre and post independent India.
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Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Discuss the key aspects of G.S. Ghurye's indological approach to Indian society. How applicable is this perspective in understanding contemporary Indian society?
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What is techno-nationalism? How has it shaped contemporary Indian nationalism? (10) (d) Can 'Mandalisation' and 'electoral reservation for women' be considered to redefine Indian politics?
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Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipEthnicity and Identity Movements
Discuss the social factors responsible for the emergence of middle-class consciousness in India. What have been the social consequences of this phenomenon?
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Social Classes in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
PM-JANMAN and Eklavya model schools are relevant to solve social exclusion and deprivation. However, tribal welfare policies must not be evaluated based on public expenditure rather the social outcome.
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Tribal Communities
The lessons drawn from the erstwhile Community Development Programme were crucial. Comment.
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Rural DevelopmentRegionalism and Decentralisation
What is middle class proliferation? Critically examine the consequences of the rise of the ‘new middle class's on politics in India.
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Social Classes in IndiaParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Analyse the factors that have led the deep rooted 'son-complex' or the DEMARU phenomenon. How effective are the flagship state interventions in dealing with this menace?
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Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPatriarchy and Entitlements
"The tribal question in India is fundamentally about the right to self-determination versus national integration." Discuss with contemporary examples.
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Tribal CommunitiesEthnicity and Identity Movements
"M N Srinivas took from a state of nowhere to a state of maturity in just two decades".
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Structural FunctionalismIndology
Do you conform to the view that religious reform can spearhead societal reform?
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Social ReformColonial Rule and Nationalism