Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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M.N. Srinivas, renowned for instituting structural functionalism in Indian Sociology has greatly contributed to the maturity of the field & understanding of Indian society. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Critically assess the debate between autonomy and integration in the context of tribal development in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Examine the changes to agrarian class structure, before & after Indian Independence?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Education is as an important tool for empowerment of scheduled tribes. In this context, critically examine the challenges faced in providing education to tribals.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Tribal CommunitiesEducation and Social Change in India
Discuss SC Dube's perspective on Indian society based on his field study.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Limitations of Indological approach
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Discuss how contemporary farmers' movements reflect or diverge from traditional peasant struggles in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
M.N. Srinivas was basically interested not to understand the countrymen through the Western books or through sacred books and literature rather was interested to study them from direct observation and his field experiences. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Structural FunctionalismIndology
While demographic dividend is seen as a driver of economic growth, the growing elderly population in India poses potential challenges that could undermine these efforts. Do you agree?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and Health
What, according to you, are the factors responsible for the continuance of caste system in India? Explain. (10m)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) To what extent rise of communalism in India can be traced to colonial presence in India? 10 x 5 =
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
How have in-depth village studies contributed to the changing idea of Indian villages?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesModernisation of Indian Tradition
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Rural Development
Decentralization in India has led to democratisation but not necessarily development. Critically analyze.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Would you agree that the emergence of the new middle class in India has transformed the social status of women?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
The combination of text with the context by M.N Srinivas provided a realistic and practical picture of Indian Society. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Analyse the threats and challenges faced by marriage institution in India. (20m)
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
What do you understand by 'assimilationist communalism' and 'welfarist communalism'? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples from the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictReligious Communities and Minorities
With the growth of modern industries, the factory workers gradually shaped themselves into a distinct category. Discuss how working-class structure is changing in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Industrialisation and the Working ClassSocial Classes in India
Caste system in India continues to exist despite multiple predictions of its demise; the latest by M.N. Srinivas in 1990s post-LPG era, when he wrote about 'Death of Caste'. Evaluate. (Also discuss: Structural functionalist perspective on caste, Dipankar Gupta's view on caste, Andre Beteille's view on caste, and Tribal unrest under British and Post-independence era).
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Caste SystemModernisation of Indian Tradition
Discuss the Ramakrishna Mission as a modern religious movement in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Social ReformModernisation of Indian Tradition
Elaborate on Daniel Thorner's conception of natural division of agrarian population in India into different class categories.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Highlighting the difference between secularism and secularisation, discuss the nature of secularism in Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Secularisation
In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms