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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Indian state shifted from socialist state to liberal state post 1991. Analyse the impact of market led approach to development in the last three decades.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Development PlanningPoverty and Inequality
Compare and contrast the perspective of Andre Beteille and M.N Srinivas with respect to 'study of caste'.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Evaluate the decadal performance of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' with respect to demographic indicators.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Population Policy and Family PlanningAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health
Write a short note on "informal sector and condition of employment in India".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Informal Sector and Child LabourSocial Classes in India
The relationship between law and society is reciprocal in the context of societal transformation. Please provide your viewpoint on this interplay.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Constitution, Law and Social Change
Indian society, through its long historical process of growth, presents a picture of a vast mosaic of culture held together by religion, values and norms of Hinduism. Discuss this statement in the context of Indological perspective of Govind Sadashiv Ghurye.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
IndologyCaste System
Extensive urbanization has led to dysfunctional consequences in context of India. Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Urbanisation and Slums
"Crime against women has been a bane of India's development efforts". Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
Elaborate on the changing roles of family in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Analyse the sociological interconnections between social media and socialization in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Education and Social Change in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Critically examine Daniel Thorner's approach to study Indian agrarian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Social Classes in IndiaAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Discuss the Louis Dumont's concept of purity and pollution. Comment on the suitability of applying these concept to the study of Indian society.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018
Caste SystemIndology
"The independent Dalit political parties have failed in providing sufficient political space to those who aspires them". In this context, discuss the trajectory of Dalit mobilization in recent times.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Give an account of Rajni Kothari's study of the relationship of caste and politics.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
Patriarchy is the least noticed yet the most significant structure of social inequality. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Patriarchy and Entitlements
Discuss the role of indigenous communities and traditional knowledge systems in promoting environmental conservation and sustainable practices in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Tribal CommunitiesEnvironmental Movements
"One clear picture of single dominant mode of production has not yet appeared in the map of Indian agrarian social structure." Examine the statement.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Social Classes in IndiaGreen Revolution and Agrarian Change
"Social Media has become a platform for communal interest articulation and it is a pointer to the fact that there is enough space in India for rise of communalism as collectivism still continues to define the value structure". Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2019
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictNation, Democracy and Citizenship
"Globalization is a double -edged sword. It is a controversial process that assaults national sovereignty, erodes local culture and tradition and threatens economic and social stability." In the context of this statement, discuss the impact of globalization on Tribes.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
Louis Dumont's concept of purity and pollution puts unnecessary stress on ideology that produced an intellectualized account of Indian society. How far do you agree?
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Critically examine to what extent, 'Internal Labour Migration in India Raises Integration Challenges for Migrants'.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationUrbanisation and Slums
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The Urban migrant and 'ritual' tug of home.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Urbanisation and SlumsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
In light of a swiftly increasing elderly population, India is confronting the potential for a socio-economic crisis across generations. Considering this statement, examine the challenges associated with an aging population.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and Health
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) "Differences in cultural norms affect fertility behaviour". Comment in the context of population dynamics in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Population Size and GrowthAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health