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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Why is defining ‘tribe’ a persistent problem in Indian sociology? How do these definitional dilemmas affect state policy?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal Communities
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
Discuss the various manifestations of untouchability practices in modern India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
UntouchabilityCaste System
How far do you agree with the view that the recent social movements in India have elements of New Social movement?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Environmental MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
Critically analyze to what extent 'structural-functional perspective' is suitable for the study of Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Structural FunctionalismIndology
Annihilation of caste is not merely a socio-political goal but requires a radical rethinking of religious principles. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Caste SystemUntouchability
Do traditional structures of caste and kinship play a functional role in urban settlements? Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsCaste System
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
"Communalism is a political doctrine which makes use of religious and cultural differences to achieve political ends". Discuss along with adequate substantiation.
25 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictReligious Communities and Minorities
"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
"The introduction of reservation policy is not sufficient to empower women and strengthen their role as key stakeholders in local governance." Examine the statement in the context of Panchayati Raj in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Regionalism and DecentralisationPatriarchy and Entitlements
"The Soil grows caste, the machine makes class." In the context of this statement discuss the relationship between caste and class.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
To what extent Reservation policy in India has been able to restructure the social fabric of Indian society. Discuss
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
Critically discuss the role of education in the process of nation-building with particular reference to India.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Education and Social Change in IndiaNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Do you agree that the Constitution of India has weakened the traditional social order in India? Give reasons for your opinion.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
"Each caste is demanding superiority to equals and equality to superiors". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
How is the Indian agrarian system witnessing a change in its 'mode of production'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
A. R. Desai's understanding of Indian Nationalism is paradoxical to the Nationalist understanding of Nationalism. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Briefly discuss the role of backward class movement in strengthening the process of social mobility among lower caste.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Write a short note on "Sub-culture of poverty".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Poverty and InequalityUrbanisation and Slums
Provide a sociological overview of changes in consumption pattern of middle class in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Social Classes in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
"The transformation of the tribes into castes in India is conceived to occur through certain methods that have been diversely conceptualized." Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System