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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Analyze the concept of "active citizenship" in the Indian context. How can civic engagement and social movements contribute to strengthening Indian democracy?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Tribal are the worst affected by the various developmental related displacements. In this context, critically examine the objectives of Forest Right Act, 2006.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
Recent Delhi riots prove that project of secularization in India is far from being complete. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
"Surrogacy is both a need and source of income". Discuss in context of Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2022
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Analyze how Indian villages illustrate the structural-functional historic relationships among various communities, with reference to S.C. Dube's Shamirpet study.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
"Women's agency is as important as their well-being". Critically examine the statement with respect to demand for women's reservation in parliament.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Patriarchy and EntitlementsWomen's Movement
Does the concept of the 'creamy layer' undermine the principles of social justice and equity? Throw light on implications of recent Supreme Court judgment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
"Not recognizing common property resources that tribes collectively manage is not only economic injustice, but also breaks traditional order of tribal societies". Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
"How does Louis Dumont's perspective on the Caste System in India contribute to our understanding of its social and cultural dynamics?"
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Caste SystemIndology
A.R. Desai's interpretation of Indian Nationalism presents a paradoxical contrast to the conventional 'Nationalist understanding' of nationalism. Please share your views on this juxtaposition.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
"Paid menstrual leaves for women will reinforce existing stereotypes". Critically analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Patriarchy and Entitlements
Explore the emergence of farmer movements from a sociological perspective. Investigate the societal factors influencing their organization and grievances, and analyze how these movements disrupt power dynamics in rural India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Elaborate on the issues that concern the digitization in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Write a short note on G.S Ghurye's understanding of "Indian Tribes".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Tribal CommunitiesIndology
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Discuss the significance of Backward Class movements for the Politico-Economic dominance of non-Brahmin intermediate castes in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Do ghettos exist in India? Enlist the causes and consequences of Ghettoisation of society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Globalisation has given a new lease of life to communalism. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictEthnicity and Identity Movements
"New Farmers' Movements in India was a structural response to the agrarian changes". Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Critically examine the efficacy of 'Law as an Instrument of Social Change'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeModernisation of Indian Tradition
What have been the social and policy outcomes of environmental movements in India, considering both successes and limitations?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Environmental MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
Pressure groups play a significant role in influencing policy agendas. Analyze the strategies and effectiveness of pressure groups in the Indian political landscape.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Compare and contrast G. S. Ghurye's and Louis Dumont's perspectives on the caste system in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Critically assess whether rural development programs like MGNREGA have significantly altered traditional power structures in rural India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
“India’s Nationalism was the result of the material conditions created by the British Colonialism”. Examine the statement with respect to AR Desai’s work.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism