Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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Examine the role of 'Middle class' in contemporary world.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Social Classes in IndiaNation, Democracy and Citizenship
In what ways has the caste system been present in other societies around the world, and how have these systems been similar to or different from the caste system in India?
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste System
Elaborate S C Dube's views on village society in Shamirpet.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
It has been observed by I. P. Desai and other sociologists that nuclear family in India is merely a stage in the joint family cycle. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
How much can the rise of communalism in India be attributed to the period of colonial rule?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
Indian Village is a microcosm of Indian society. In this context, Explain the idea of Indian Village.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Village and Village StudiesCaste System
Child labour is a crime committed by few, but the whole society is responsible. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
Discuss the challenges associated with process of ageing from different sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPopulation Size and Growth
Marriage and family, the two social institutions with biological foundations, are complementary to each other. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Globalisation has led to interconnectedness which can be understood under three major themes-homogenization, polarization and hybridization. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Displacement and SustainabilityIndustrialisation and the Working Class
"The project of Dalit capitalism is futile in a society where caste decides the social capital" Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
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
Are definitional issues an obstacle in tribal development? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Tribal Communities
"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
What is ethnicity? In the light of recent Manipur Violence, discuss the issue of ethnic conflicts and reasons for it from Sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictEthnicity and Identity Movements
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
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
"Caste identity and caste-based politics are intertwined in Indian society." Discuss this statement in light of role of caste in electoral politics, representation, and social mobilization.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
"The application of Historical Materialism provided a new method in understanding Indian social reality". Discuss the statement in context of A. R. Desai's understanding of Indian nationalism.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Muslims as a social-religious group have gradually been pushed to the periphery of development. Discuss the reasons responsible for backwardness of Muslims in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Religious Communities and MinoritiesPoverty and Inequality
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
Louis Dumont treats caste as having brahminic superiority and sanskritic exclusivity in contrast to Andre Beteille who considers it as an objective reality. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023
Caste SystemIndology