Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Objectives of Hindu and Muslim Marriage (b) Kinship system of north and south India (c) Status of cooperatives in India (d) Feminization of Informal Sector (e) Law as an instrument of social change.
50 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaInformal Sector and Child Labour
What are the challenges faced by informal rural labor in India?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationInformal Sector and Child Labour
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) A R Desai studied Indian society through lens of contradictions. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Marxist Sociology
Provide a sociological analysis of the rise in gender-based violence within higher education institutions in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Violence Against WomenEducation and Social Change in India
Yogendra Singh defines modernisation as a cultural process which is rational in thought, based on universalistic ideologies, secularism etc. Modernisation is adoption of secular values that are culturally neutral. It induces changes in social structure and values. (b) Is caste system peculiar to India? Discuss. (c) Define 'working people' and explain why they need protection of unions.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Modernisation of Indian Tradition
Buddhism originally began as a cult around the figure of lord Buddha. It was given a lot of importance since the various kings of Kashi and Magadha adopted its practices under the influence of Buddha. It then diffused gradually to various parts of the nation and world. It came to vogue largely because of its simplicity of rituals and no demand on members in comparison to Brahmanical Hinduism. It was also a great vehicle for cultural exchange for it spread to countries of South East and East Asia too, thus giving us cultural exchange. Modern Buddhism is largely absent in India apart from some pockets of Tantric Buddhism in Ladakh and NE India. Even Ambedkar released it new life by converting and starting NavBauddha movement for emancipation of Dalits through conversion. The neighbouring countries on East are largely Buddhist and thus form a good cultural backbone in Geo-Political International Relations. Thus, we see that Buddhism is as relevant today for social emancipation and cultural exchange as it was in ancient times. 1(c) Robert Redfield gave the theory of Little Tradition and Great Tradition in his study of Mexican village as a theory of cultural change in society. In India it was applied by Milton Singer and Mckim Marriott in their studies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
IndologyModernisation of Indian Tradition
Examine the features and relevance of Indological studies of Ghurye and Dumont. (20m)
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyCaste System
Do you agree with the view of Andre Beteille that villages are representative of Indian society's basic civilizational values? Present a sociological overview.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesCaste System
Analyze B.R. Ambedkar's critique of Hindu social order and his vision for an egalitarian society. To what extent have his ideas been realized in contemporary India?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemUntouchability
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (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 2025
Rural Development
"Environmental movements in India are the resistances by the people for their livelihood and for their survival." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Environmental Movements
The Informal sector in India employs more than 90% of the total workforce. Out of this, women have a considerable share.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Informal Sector and Child LabourPatriarchy and Entitlements
Irawati Karve's contributions to the study of kinship and family in India have shaped the understanding of the diversity and complexity of Indian family systems. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Analyse the role of state in development of rural India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentPoverty and Inequality
Analyse the significance of legislations in preventing violence against women and children.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeViolence Against Women
Discuss how Yogendra Singh's evaluation of social change in India marks a departure from earlier analyses of social change.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Discuss the role of civil society in democratic polity. What are the issues faced by civil societies in India? (b) Discuss the impact of metropolis on social life in India. (c) How can synergy between WASH and gender equality ensure the success of WASH projects in India?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Critically analyze if contemporary Indian society is dominated by the 'nuclear family' structure.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Give an account of Ranajit Guha's approach in studying 'subaltern class'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Provide a note on subaltern perspective of Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyDalit and Backward Class Movements
How does caste consciousness have a bearing on tribes in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
Critically evaluate the role of the state in restructuring Indian Society since Independence. Also explain the factors which have affected the state's effectiveness in restructuring Indian Society.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Development PlanningConstitution, Law and Social Change
Pressure groups happen to be an indicator of level of political maturity and accommodation in a political system. In this context critically analyse role of pressure groups in the policy making process in India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Globalisation is a phenomenon of increased interconnectedness due to economic systems merging together. Impact of Globalisation on family structure in India: 6(b) Recently India has witnessed a trend of single party politics and decline of coalition politics. From 1989-2014 India's Union had coalition parties but not it is governed by single party for nearly 8 years. Discuss the causes and prospects of this trend. 6(c) Untouchability has been explicitly declared unconstitutional under Article 17 and also by Civil Disabilities Act. However it still persists in various forms in India. Comment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India