Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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"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
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
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
"Poverty in India has been socially generated and perpetuated". Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Poverty and InequalityColonial Rule and Nationalism
Critically examine the 'paradox' of India's 'green revolution'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Planning is commitment to concentrated actions. It is adjustment of social institutions to new social, economic and political conditions. In this context discuss planning as an agent of social change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Development PlanningConstitution, Law and Social Change
"Poverty is the root cause of child labour." In this context, there is a possibility of more children engaging in child labour due to the loss of jobs during the ongoing pandemic. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
How is Indian morality different from constitutional morality? How does it affect the social change that it was supposed to bring, as envisioned by founding fathers?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
Analyse the changing nexus between caste and tribe.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
Illuminate the societal contradictions inherent in sex work within the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Poverty and InequalityInformal Sector and Child Labour
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
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
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
"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
Discuss the importance of the theory of Little Tradition and Great Tradition in comprehending social change in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Modernisation of Indian TraditionIndology
In context of persistence of problem of defining Middle class, outline the characteristics of New Middle Class in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Social Classes in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Conduct a thorough examination of how communalism influences the diverse social fabric of Indian society, highlighting its implications on pluralism.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictReligious Communities and Minorities
"Climate change is not just an environmental issue but also a social justice issue." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
"The Varna scheme has 'distorted' the picture of caste". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Caste SystemIndology
Examine how the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, seeking to elevate the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years, contributes to the advancement of gender equality and empowerment of women within the Indian context.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change