Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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The concept of 'Tribe' in India is problematic. Discuss the various sociological perspectives on the relationship between tribe and caste. 7(c) Discuss how the commodification of women is a manifestation of patriarchy.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
A R Desai studied Indian society through lens of contradictions. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Marxist Sociology
Ethnicity as a source of conflict. 5(b) How did Ambedkar conceptualize Dalit identity? 5(c) Discuss cooperatives as economic organizations in India. 5(d) 'Indian villages now survive as an idea only'. Discuss. 5(e) Examine the social implications of surrogacy in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsDalit and Backward Class Movements
Critically examine the outcomes of National Population policy (NPP) 2000 in the light of the recent NFHS 5 findings.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Policy and Family PlanningAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Evaluate Andre Beteille's perspective on the interplay between caste, class, and power in shaping social stratification in India. How does this framework explain persistent inequalities in urban India?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Comment on the influence of social and cultural factors on family planning in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Population Policy and Family PlanningPopulation Size and Growth
What are the new dimensions of power elitism in India? How does it impact Indian democracy? (10) (c) Enumerate the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwD) which hinder effective social participation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
What challenges does the concept of Secularism face in the context of Indian diverse religious landscape?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Agitations all over the country to recognize same sex marriages and right to have a family for LGBTQIA+ community are in consonance with constitutionally guaranteed right to life (A-21). This also challenges patriarchal notion of marriage in following ways:
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Examine M.N. Srinivas's critique of Indology as a theoretical construct of Indian Society and elaborate his views on field studies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Distinguish the book view and field view of the Indian caste system.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Write about the classification of informal sector workers as given by Jan Breman along with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Informal Sector and Child LabourSocial Classes in India
Civil society is an essential building block of development and national cohesion. Discuss the role and issues faced by civil societies.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
To what extent has the expansion of digital education bridged or widened the social divide in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
Analyse the phases of Dalit movements. Have they been successful in Dalit emancipation?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Modernisation in the Indian context is a complex phenomenon involving both continuity and change. Comment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Modernisation of Indian Tradition
Write a short note on changing means of production and increased rural poverty.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
From dwindling numbers to identity crises, religious minorities are facing multiple problems in India. Critically discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Religious Communities and Minorities
Discuss the societal implication of the service sector revolution on the gender-based division of labour.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsIndustrialisation and the Working Class
Constitution is a document which provides various ways through which old traditional order of caste discrimination, gender distinction, tribal isolation and majoritarianism changed to a greater egalitarian society. Ways in which constitution has changed traditional order.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
The pluralist and multi-religious character of the Indian society is facing constant challenges. Discuss the statement in context of problems of minorities
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Discuss the changing nature of marriage in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
How does religious pluralism in India shape inter-community relations, and what are the challenges in maintaining communal harmony?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
"Globalization has created new forms of class inequalities while reinforcing traditional hierarchies." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Poverty and InequalitySocial Classes in India