Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste System
22 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Discuss the impact of Bhakti movement on the Indian society.
15 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Social ReformCaste System
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
Compare M.N Srinivas and Louis Dumont's understanding of Indian caste system.
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Caste SystemIndology
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Environmental MovementsModernisation of Indian Tradition
‘Modernization in the Indian context is a complex phenomenon involving both continuity and change’. Comment
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
"Sexual division of labor, a necessary consequence of all human interaction with nature has now become a relationship of dominance and exploitation". With respect to this statement, explore the social-cultural determinants of gender based division of labor in Indian context.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
With reference to their understanding of the Indian village, compare the perspective of MN Srinivas and SC Dube.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
The social problem of 'untouchability' has been understood through different perspectives. Examine.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2014–2016
UntouchabilityCaste System
Constitution as a living document of social change
5 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
Constitution, Law and Social ChangePoverty and Inequality
Andre Beteille's view on Indian caste system is regarded as approximating social reality. Critically examine
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016
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
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
Protective discrimination not only protects but also discriminates." Comment.
15 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2016–2017
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
“Manual scavenging is illegal but still persists”. In the context of this statement, discuss the measures taken by government to address the issue and reasons for its failure.
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
UntouchabilityCaste System
"Politicization of caste has given way to casteization of politics". Critically analyze
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesCaste System
"Indian village is an 'idyllic' social reality, with 'Varna' system of caste hierarchy and complete functional integration between the different occupational groups." Comment
15 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Village and Village StudiesCaste System
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 1. (a) Sanskritization and structural changes
12.5 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2016
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Evidence against the view that tribes are primitive communities living isolated lives untouched by civilisation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Tribal CommunitiesModernisation of Indian Tradition
Critically analyse the changing caste-class nexus in the agrarian social structure.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
Brief Account of Ghurye's understanding of Indian civilisation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
IndologyCaste System
Compare MN Srinivas and Dumont's understanding of Indian caste system.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Caste SystemIndology