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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"Indian society is at war with its religious diversity." Discuss the statement in the light of the incidences of communal violence in India.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictSecularisation
Discuss the role of social media in religious revivalism and the spread of ethnic conflicts. How can it be countered?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictEthnicity and Identity Movements
"Village studies in India have romanticized rural life while ignoring structural inequalities." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Modern society is characterized by departure from tradition and religion to individualism and rational organisation of society. In the context of this statement, discuss to what extent marriage in India undergone change.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Critically discuss the dynamics of backward class movement in south India.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Dalit and Backward Class Movements
How has the concept of 'family' transformed in urban India with the rise of nuclear households and dual-income couples?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Land reforms in India were a case of missed opportunities." Evaluate this statement with relevant examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Yogendra Singh's evaluation of social change in India is a departure from earlier analysis of social change. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Modernisation of Indian TraditionIndology
"The informal sector forms the backbone of India's industrial class structure." Examine the implications of informality on workers' rights and social mobility.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste system based on 4 Varnas (Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra) also exists in Bali. Difference between these system from the caste system practiced in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Caste System
To what extent have political interventions influenced the population distribution in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Population Size and GrowthParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Examine the distinct challenges encountered by tribal communities in India. Evaluate the efficacy of current tribal development policies in mitigating these challenges.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
The reason [for] poor performance in GHI lies in the patriarchal society, where females suffer from stark socio-economic inequalities, among other reasons. Elaborate.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
The Balwant Rai Mehta committee forced the government to consider 3rd Tier institutions for political decentralization and social empowerment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regionalism and DecentralisationParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Critically examine the limitations of the structuralist-functionalist perspective in the analysis of the Indian society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Comment on Srinivas's conceptualization of dominant castes. What are the new dimensions of dominance in 21st century India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
There is influence of both Gandhi and Marx in A R Desai's ideas and approach to understand Indian society. Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
What impact does government policies & programs have on the socio-economic status of religious minorities in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Religious Communities and Minorities
The transformation of Indian economic structure was affected by British rule, which further lead India's economic structure based on mixed approach post independence.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsColonial Rule and Nationalism
Discuss the socioeconomic implications of India's declining fertility rate crossing replacement level in certain states.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthRegionalism and Decentralisation
Examine the role of social media influencers in shaping culture of consumerism as a new value as against traditional values of minimalistic lifestyle in contemporary Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
The dominant caste notion has been used to deny the validity of reservation for BCs and played a role in determining certain political strategies. In this context explain the decay of dominant caste today.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Briefly discuss the challenges to Indian nationalism in contemporary times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Evaluate the recent judicial interpretations of sub-categorisation within Scheduled Castes as a tool for social justice.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeDalit and Backward Class Movements