Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste System
17 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Secularization of caste is essentially a modern phenomenon. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Caste SystemModernisation of Indian Tradition
Caste as a social reality is viewed differently by Gandhi and Ambedkar. Their perspectives diverge but meet at a common end. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2021
Caste SystemUntouchability
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
Distinguish between the 'book view' and 'field view' of the Indian caste system.
25 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2014–2021
Caste SystemIndology
"India's destiny is not caste in stone." Comment.
15 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Caste SystemModernisation of Indian Tradition
Analyze the changing nexus between caste and tribe.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
Social institutions in India have undergone change owing to modernization but still has streaks of tradition embedded in them. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
Even though Untouchability seems to be eradicated in manifest forms, it still exists in a latent form. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
UntouchabilityCaste System
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) “India’s destiny is not caste in stone.” Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Caste SystemConstitution, Law and Social Change
Tribes are generally seen to be society based on equality, but forms of social differentiation exists within tribes too. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
Compare and contrast the perspective of Andre Beteille and M.N Srinivas with respect to 'study of caste'.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Briefly discuss the impact of Buddhism on Indian society.
Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020
Social ReformCaste System
Caste Mobility in India. "India's Nationalism was the result of the material conditions created by the British Colonialism." Examine the statement with respect to AR Desai's work. Compare and Contrast the perspective of Andre Beteille and MN Srinivas with respect to 'study of caste'. The lopsided, iniquitous and environmentally destructive processes of development has given rise to environmental movements in India. Examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Marxist SociologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Contrast and compare social position and problems of religious minorities and Dalits in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Religious Communities and MinoritiesCaste System
Analyse the changing nexus between caste and tribe. d) Briefly discuss the concept of Ethno-nationalism along with suitable examples.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
Briefly discuss the challenges to Indian Nationalism in contemporary times. Even though Untouchability seems to be eradicated in manifest forms, it still exists in a latent form. Examine. The Latest National Health Mission report has flagged the 'uneven burden' women bear in family planning. Discuss the reasons for this imbalance and other socio-cultural barriers for family planning in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipCaste System
Distinguish the book view and field view of the Indian caste system.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
IndologyStructural Functionalism