Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
289 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
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
Critically analyse the structural-functionalist perspective in the analysis of Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Structural FunctionalismIndology
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
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
"Religion is the opium of the people". Discuss the relevance of the statement in the light of contemporary rise in religious fervour.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
With Thomas Piketty in his work "Capital in the 21st Century" giving a grave picture about inequality in India , A.R. Desai 's Marxist approach towards study of Indian society becomes all the more relevant. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Marxist SociologyPoverty and Inequality
"India lives in villages and the development of the nation cannot be achieved without the development of the villages". In light of this, discuss the scope of programmes of rural development.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Give a sociological account of the ideas of Sociology of India and sociology in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Marriage is not merely concerned with the couple; rather it affects the whole society and future generations. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
According to Dipankar Gupta's viewpoint on the caste system, its essence lies in the diversity and ritualization of various social practices, rather than a singular hierarchical structure. Analyze this idea and its implications.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Caste System
"Population policy 2000 sees population structure through lens of fertility, ignoring important component of migration". In reference to recent migrant crisis, analyze why there is a need for internal migration policy.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Population Policy and Family PlanningRural Labour, Bondage and Migration
"To what degree is the influence of religion over social life receding, reflecting the process of secularization in Indian society?"
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
SecularisationModernisation of Indian Tradition
"Contemporary forms of marriages challenge traditional social norms in Indian society." Discuss. Also, examine the social implications and conflicts surrounding such marriages.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
Explore the idea that environmental movements in India emerge as acts of resistance by communities striving to safeguard their livelihoods and existence.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Environmental MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
What is the relationship between political elites and the business community in India, and how does this impact economic growth and development in the country?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesDevelopment Planning
From India's 'hidden apartheid' to questioning the hierarchy and discrimination, discuss how a section of Dalits has started to refuse the conventional social stigmatization and subordination by the upper castes.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Critically analyse if contemporary Indian society is dominated by the 'nuclear family' structure.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Write a short note with a sociological perspective on the problems faced by the Kashmiri Pandit community.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictReligious Communities and Minorities
Though integrated and comprehensive, yet Yogendra Singh's analysis of social change has been subjected to criticisms. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Modernisation of Indian Tradition
"Examine the connections among caste, class, and power in Indian society, as captured by the phrase 'Soil grows caste, machine grows class'."
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
Conduct a critical analysis of the various methodologies used to comprehend the notion of "ethnicity."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ethnicity and Identity Movements
To what extent does Modernisation lead to the breakdown of traditional social structure and values? Give reasons to support your answer.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System