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.
All 42 themesFewer themes
Give a brief overview of the "Evolution and persistence of communalism in Indian Society".
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2021
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictColonial Rule and Nationalism
Discuss the issues relating to the entitlement of transgender in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
Social Exclusion is maintained through the rules of purity and pollution which have deep roots in religion. Comment.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Caste SystemUntouchability
Write a note on the contributions of Gail Omvedt to Indian Sociology.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsMarxist Sociology
Bring out the conceptual difference between 'Caste' and 'Varna'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemIndology
Does education influence politics or is it the other way round? Give logical arguments in support of your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Education and Social Change in IndiaNation, Democracy and Citizenship
Sustainable agriculture must be both ecologically and socially sustainable. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeDisplacement and Sustainability
The idea of the Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators has been critiqued by many scholars. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Give a sociological narrative of Dravidian Movement in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
"Social inequality in India has multiple dimensions." Explain this statement in the light of the views of Andre Beteille on caste in India.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
“Are Tribal protests and movements an indication of limitation of the policy of integration in the independent India”. Comment
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Tribal CommunitiesDisplacement and Sustainability
Examine the nature of rural-urban disparities in the standard of living across different regions of India.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
Critically examine the factors responsible for continuation of "Caste Consciousness" in the Indian "collective conscience".
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2015–2020
Caste SystemParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Is violence against women and children a manifestation of patriarchy? Justify your answer with reference to the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsViolence Against Women
Distinguish between the 'book view' and 'field view' of the Indian caste system.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2014–2021
Caste SystemIndology
Social-media is engaged in heralding a new world order. Discuss from Sociological point of view.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipUrbanisation and Slums
The prevalence of child labour in present India is an indicator of social backwardness. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
Highlight the significant features of G.S Ghurye's Indological perspective to study Indian Society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Indology
What is tribe caste continuum? What are Elwin's views on the same?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
The colonial rule engendered various movements as a reaction to it. Discuss the nature of these movements and its impact on Indian society.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Colonial Rule and NationalismSocial Reform
Land reforms and transition in the agrarian relations
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsSocial Classes in India
Critically analyze the changing caste-class nexus in the agrarian social structure.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
Do you think patriarchy is being affected by legislative changes in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
Give a detailed analysis of socio-economic and demographic profiles of major religious communities in India.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Religious Communities and MinoritiesAgeing, Sex Ratio and Health