Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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Discuss the sociological significance of recognizing violence against men. How do patriarchal norms contribute to under-reporting of male victimization?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and Entitlements
How is the "silver economy" reshaping intergenerational family dynamics in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Critique the application of resource mobilization theory to social movements in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Environmental MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
The village and its hamlets represented "India in microcosm". In the light of this statement, explain the significance of village studies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Village and Village StudiesIndology
"Gated communities in Indian cities represent a new form of urban segregation." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
"The Indological perspective on Indian society tends to emphasize cultural continuity and overlooks the dynamics of social change." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
IndologyModernisation of Indian Tradition
Secularism is the cardinal principle of Indian constitution. Discuss the problems faced by religious minorities in India, in the light of secular framework in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Religious Communities and MinoritiesSecularisation
Politicisation of religion is threat to Indian democracy. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
SecularisationCommunalism and Ethnic Conflict
"The informal sector is both a source of resilience and vulnerability." Discuss this paradox with respect to employment security and social inequality in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
Discuss the intersection of patriarchy and entitlements in shaping women's roles and rights within Indian kinship systems.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
There are contestations related to the nature of caste and class in India, while some view caste and class as polar opposites, others view of nexus between caste and class. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
Rapid urbanization is antithetical to sustainable development. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Urbanisation and SlumsDisplacement and Sustainability
Illustrate the importance of 'Kanyadan' and 'Kulabadhu' in changing institutions of marriage and family.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
"Decentralization in India has led to democratization but not necessarily development." Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Analyze the changing nature of rural-urban migration in India with reference to recent reverse migration trends.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationPopulation Size and Growth
Regionalism is often seen as a serious threat to the development, progress and unity of the nation but it does make a contribution to the nation. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationEthnicity and Identity Movements
Discuss the role of British colonial policies in shaping the traditional structure of Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismModernisation of Indian Tradition
According to NFHS-5, women have outnumbered men in India for the first time in history. Do you believe this reflects the success of family planning in India? Provide a critical analysis of the situation.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPopulation Policy and Family Planning
Women’s movements in India are often accused of having a narrow middle-class base. Evaluate the statement in terms of leadership & issues of these movements.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Women's MovementSocial Classes in India
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words : 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Outline the main objectives of the New Education Policy, 2020, and its likely implications for equity and access in India's education system.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Education and Social Change in India
Family is not a static institution but rather goes through a developmental cycle. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Evaluate how the concept of Dominant Caste concept has been utilized in analyzing social hierarchies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Although participation of the private sector in education is today the need of the hour, nevertheless certain concerns are expressed regarding the rapid growth of educational institutions under private management. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
The socio-religious reform movements tried to achieve the objective of emancipation of women and extension of equal rights to them. Discuss.
50 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social ReformPatriarchy and Entitlements