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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Land Reforms are both the causes as well as the effects of a thorough-going change in the power balance. Explain.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
"The traditional Indian Joint family is characterized by the element of both continuity and change". Discuss
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
"Constitution of India is not just a political document but a source of social change". Explain in this context, Yogendra Singh's perspective on law and social change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeModernisation of Indian Tradition
With rapidly ageing population, India is staring at the prospects of generational socio-economic crisis. In the context of this statement, discuss the challenges of ageing population.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPopulation Size and Growth
SC in its recent judgements held that live-in relationships come within the ambit of Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. In this regard, discuss judiciary as a beacon of social change in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Child labour deprives children of their rights and reinforces intergenerational cycles of poverty. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
'The soil grows castes: the machines make classes'. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Social Classes in IndiaCaste System
What, according to you, are the factors responsible for detribalization in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal Communities
Write a short note on "Commercialization of religion" in context of Indian society.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Religious Communities and Minorities
Co-operatives are seen as a model for community development. Outline the provisions related to co-operatives and evaluate their functioning in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Rural Development
The agrarian class structure has undergone a change from feudal and semi-feudal to capitalist structure. Analyze.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Social Classes in IndiaGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
Critically examine the "social consequences of rapid Urbanization".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Urbanisation and Slums
Give a sociological analysis of Youth Unrest and Student Movement in recent times in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsCaste System
Social institutions in India have undergone change owing to modernization but still has streaks of tradition embedded in them. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
Explain the dynamics of middle-class movements in contemporary India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Social Classes in IndiaEthnicity and Identity Movements
Critically examine the prospects and challenges of cooperatives in India under the globalization regime.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Critically analyze the merits and de-merits of the caste system
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017
Caste SystemUntouchability
Regarding the growth of Indian sociology, it is argued that, like most social sciences in India, sociology is very much influenced by Western philosophical and social scientific traditions but some scholars challenged the borrowed theoretical and methodological assumptions. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Critique the dynamics of caste conflicts with regard to 'honour killing' in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste ConflictsCaste System
To what extent do you agree with the assertion that the processes of industrialization and urbanization in India have reduced the significance of caste differences while strengthening the influence of class dynamics? Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
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
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Evaluate the concept of new social movements in the context of Indian society, considering their reflection on societal changes.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsEnvironmental Movements
"Examine the notion of 'toxic masculinity' and its role in shaping behaviours that uphold sexism and the patriarchal system."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Patriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss the crisis of development and need for sustainable development in contemporary times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Displacement and SustainabilityEnvironmental Movements