Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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Explain the position taken by different social scientists regarding the issue of integration and autonomy of tribals in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Tribal Communities
"The household study of family offers a new dimension to sociological research, at the same time it has certain limitations". Analyse
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
The Constitution of India was adopted to force the pace of social and material renaissance in India as a step towards social change and nation building. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeDevelopment Planning
The concept of dominant caste is of crucial importance in understanding social and political life in rural India. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
It has been a difficult exercise to produce a universally acceptable or applicable definition of tribals in India. In this context, discuss the diverse and similar features of tribes across India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Tribal Communities
Wages for housework is an idea whose time has come. Evaluate in context of sexual division of labour in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Patriarchy and Entitlements
"While education is a tool of social change, it's commercialization is leading to the opposite". Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
"Manual scavenging is a stink that never washes off". In the light of this statement, provide the reasons for the unabated existence of manual scavenging in Indian society and suggest possible solutions.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
UntouchabilityCaste System
Discuss the nature and social background of the working class in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Industrialisation and the Working ClassInformal Sector and Child Labour
"Modern slavery – be it bonded labor, involuntary servitude, or sexual slavery – is a crime and cannot be tolerated in any culture, community, or country". Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationInformal Sector and Child Labour
Analyze the social and economic determinants of child and infant mortality in India, and suggest interventions to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
What do you understand by 'cultural nationalism'? How does it manifest in India? Give some examples from recent times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
"Gentrification of the cities and ghettoization are the two sides of the same coin in the new urban landscape." Examine the statement with reference to the Indian experience of urbanization.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
The concept of paternity leave challenges the patriarchal notion that child-rearing is solely a woman's responsibility. In this context, discuss the challenges associated with implementing paternity leave provisions.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
"While a caste struggled for a higher position for itself in the local hierarchy, it resented the efforts of others, in particular the lower castes to move up". Examine the nature of inter-caste struggle for mobility in the context of this statement.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Caste SystemCaste Conflicts
“Education is not only instrumental in bringing about social change, it is also instrumental in maintaining the status quo.” Comment in the context of Indian society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Education and Social Change in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
A legalistic approach to increasing the age at marriage will produce positive results only if structural factors prevailing in the society are properly addressed. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Government accountability for the consequences of state-imposed displacement has been virtually absent. Discuss social and cultural implications of displacement for the displaced communities in India?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Displacement and SustainabilityTribal Communities
Of all the developmental programmes introduced during post-independence period, the Green Revolution is considered to have been the most successful. Critically analyse this statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
Land reforms are not only necessary to boost agricultural production but also to reduce far-entrenched poverty from deeper pockets of India. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
Infant mortality rate is the most sensitive index for measuring development. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
Though slums vary from one type to another, but certain general patterns of slums are universal. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
In what ways, New Middle Class is different from Old Middle Class. Illustrate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Social Classes in India
"The politicization of caste identities has led to a deepening of democratic processes in India." Critically evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemParties, Pressure Groups and Elites