Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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How have in-depth village studies contributed to the changing idea of Indian villages?
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Village and Village StudiesModernisation of Indian Tradition
Decentralization in India has led to democratisation but not necessarily development. Critically analyze.
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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?
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Analyse the threats and challenges faced by marriage institution in India. (20m)
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The Colonial rule caused both cultural and structural changes in India. Discuss.
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Colonial Rule and NationalismModernisation of Indian Tradition
Does the concept of the 'creamy layer' undermine the principles of social justice and equity? Throw light on implications of recent Supreme Court judgment. 1.(c) Critically examine the shift from welfare to rights-based approach in rural development programs.
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Dalit and Backward Class MovementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
Do traditional structure of caste and kinship play a functional role in urban settlements? Elaborate.
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Urbanisation and SlumsCaste System
Write a note on rising de-sacralisation of marriages.
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Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
"The Green Revolution created agricultural prosperity but also intensified rural inequality." Critically assess this statement with reference to regional variations.
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Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
Critically examine Daniel Thorner's approach to study Indian agrarian society. 10 Discuss the importance of the theory of Little Tradition and Great Tradition in comprehending social change in Indian society.
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IndologyStructural Functionalism
What are the factors behind the peasant movements in colonial India? Illustrate with examples.
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Colonial Rule and NationalismPeasant and Farmers' Movements
With over 80% of labour in informal sector of India, along with significant rural labour, the problems faced by them contribute to societal disparities.
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Informal Sector and Child LabourRural Labour, Bondage and Migration
Examine the tension between national integration and the assertion of regional identities in India's democratic process.
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What is universalization of education? Discuss the role of National Education Policy 2020 in achieving the same.
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Education and Social Change in India
Indological and structuralist perspectives on caste in India. 5. (a) Social legislation as a tool for creating social change in India. (b) Anti-caste movements in colonial India. (c) Internal displacement and its impact on tribal communities. (d) Power elites in contemporary India. (e) 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme and its role in women's development.
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Caste SystemIndology
Discuss the evolution of capitalist mode of production in Indian agriculture.
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Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
How has industrialization changed the socio-demographic profile of India?
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Industrialisation and the Working ClassUrbanisation and Slums
Who are the dominant castes? Analyse their impact on agrarian social structure and transformation.
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Caste SystemAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Discuss the role of technology in agrarian change in India. (10m)
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Write How has Indology helped in the study of Indian society?
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Indology
Migration of people from one region to another like rural to rural, urban to rural, rural to urban, urban to urban can be due to many factors like education, employment have significant impact on kinship systems in India.
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Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaRural Labour, Bondage and Migration
Discuss how the experiences and challenges of ageing are differentially shaped by class and gender in Indian society.
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Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
Evaluate the impact of Right to Information Act on transparency and accountability in Indian governance. What are its sociological implications?
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Analyze the impact of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 on tribal communities. Has it successfully addressed historical injustices?
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Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability