Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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"Tribal conflicts based on ethnic differences often camouflage a struggle for political and economic advantage". Substantiate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Tribal CommunitiesEthnicity and Identity Movements
Distinguish between social protest and social movements? Examine their sociological significance to explain social change.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Though integrated and comprehensive, Yogendra Singh's analysis of social change has been subjected to criticisms. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Modernisation of Indian TraditionStructural Functionalism
The modern working class came into being with the rise of capitalist mode of production. In light of this, discuss the emergence and consolidation of working class in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Industrialisation and the Working ClassColonial Rule and Nationalism
Examine the changes to agrarian class structure, before and after Indian independence.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
The concept of Little tradition and Great tradition holds substantial importance in comprehending the dynamics of social change in Indian society. Delve into this significance and its implications.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
IndologyModernisation of Indian Tradition
"Poverty refers to deprivation of basic capabilities, rather than merely lowness of income". In the context of this statement, discuss the causes and manifestation of poverty in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
What is the relationship between fertility and social structure as viewed by Davis and Blake.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
"The cooperative sector has been playing a distinct and significant role in the country's process of socio-economic development". Elaborate
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Rural Development
Discuss the issues relating to the entitlement of children in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourPatriarchy and Entitlements
Critically analyse the structural-functionalist perspective in the analysis of Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Tribes are generally seen to be society based on equality, but forms of social differentiation exists within tribes too. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
Critically analyze to what extent the policies of the government "to tackle the problem of population since independence" has been successful?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Population Policy and Family PlanningPopulation Size and Growth
"The prime victim of economic liberalization has been environmental sustainability." In the context of this statement, discuss the past and present of Indian Environmentalism.
25 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Environmental MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
"Reform movements in 19th century in India grew out of the exigencies of modern social challenges". Critically analyse the statement.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Social ReformColonial Rule and Nationalism
Discuss how the growth of the informal sector in urban India challenges or complements traditional labor movements.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourIndustrialisation and the Working Class
Critically examine the "Household dimension of the family".
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Mere upward mobility does not enhance social status nor does it end caste-based discrimination of the marginal identities. Describe the phenomenon of Retribalization in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsTribal Communities
Define social reforms. Analyze the impact of the movements in pre-independence period on the social structure.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Social ReformColonial Rule and Nationalism
Examine the features and relevance of Indological studies of Ghurye and Dumont.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
IndologyCaste System
Examine the occurrence of elite accommodation as a common aspect in contemporary political societies, with a critical focus on its relevance to the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship
"Multiculturalism is not just the co-existence of different communities, but their sensitivity towards one another's culture". Critically analyse
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
Assess the issues that concern women safety in Indian cities.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Violence Against WomenUrbanisation and Slums
Comment on how Brahminical Patriarchy represents the convergence of two major issues: casteism and sexism.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsCaste System