Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
231 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
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
"The migrant labour force produces the visible signs of national pride, but itself becomes invisibilised". In the light of the statement discuss the role of migrant labour in Indian society and challenges faced by them.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Informal Sector and Child LabourUrbanisation and Slums
Explain the changes brought by globalisation in the modes of production in Indian agriculture?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
"Constitution of India is not just a political document but a source of social change". Explain in this context, Yogendra Singh's perspective on law and social change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeModernisation of Indian Tradition
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Child labour deprives children of their rights and reinforces intergenerational cycles of poverty. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
Co-operatives are seen as a model for community development. Outline the provisions related to co-operatives and evaluate their functioning in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Rural Development
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
To what extent do you agree with the assertion that the processes of industrialization and urbanization in India have reduced the significance of caste differences while strengthening the influence of class dynamics? Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Evaluate the concept of new social movements in the context of Indian society, considering their reflection on societal changes.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsEnvironmental Movements
"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 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
Land reforms not only led to agrarian transformation but renegotiation of caste-power structure. Discuss in relation to emergence of dominant caste.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
Despite economic growth, rural India continues to grapple with issues like bonded labor, low wages, and seasonal unemployment. Analyze the systemic factors contributing to these problems and suggest strategies for addressing them effectively.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
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
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
A caste may be said to be dominant when it preponderates numerically over other castes and when it also wields preponderant economic and political power. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
"The trajectory of urban development is the major reason for environmental issues in urban areas". Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Urbanisation and SlumsDisplacement and Sustainability
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (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 2021–2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
Indian agriculture is witnessing a shift from small-scale family farms to contract farming and corporate agribusiness. Analyze the implications of these changes for rural livelihoods and land ownership patterns.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Assess the sociological perspective of the statement regarding the substantial employment and economic advantages inherent in the care economy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Patriarchy and Entitlements
Craft a sociological account of the escalating prevalence of gender-based violence in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Violence Against WomenPatriarchy and Entitlements
The phenomenon of elite accommodation has frequently manifested within contemporary political landscapes. Evaluate this aspect within the context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesNation, Democracy and Citizenship