Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste System
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While caste remains an important dimension of modern social life, its relevance is mostly limited in contemporary times. Critically discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Caste SystemModernisation of Indian Tradition
Ghurye's analysis of tribes was based on tribe caste continuum. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2021–2025
Tribal CommunitiesIndology
Explain the Interactional approach to study of caste in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Caste SystemIndology
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
Citing some case studies from Indian society, expand the concept of 'Decentralisation of power.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
While Dumont's work on caste in India has been influential, it has also been subject to criticism. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemIndology
Discuss the nexus between caste, class and power in Indian social scenario.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
"It is not politics that gets caste ridden; it is caste that gets politicized." Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Differentiate between the 'Indological' and 'Functional' perspectives on the study of caste system.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
Indian modernity has paradoxical features of continuity and change. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
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
Evaluate M.N. Srinivas's structural-functionalist perspective in analyzing contemporary Indian social institutions.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
"Gated communities in Indian cities represent a new form of urban segregation." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsSocial Classes in India
"The informal sector is both a source of resilience and vulnerability." Discuss this paradox with respect to employment security and social inequality in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
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
Discuss the role of British colonial policies in shaping the traditional structure of Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismModernisation of Indian Tradition
Evaluate how the concept of Dominant Caste concept has been utilized in analyzing social hierarchies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Bring out the differences between Srinivas’s and Dumont’s perspective in the study of caste system.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemIndology
What does B.R. Ambedkar's concept of "Annihilation of Caste" signify for contemporary social reform movements?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Critically discuss the sociological rationale for conducting a nationwide caste census. How could such data impact policies aimed at social justice?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemPoverty and Inequality
Recently, Supreme Court asked government to decide whether or not to include Dalit Christians and Muslims under the Scheduled Caste for availing benefits of reservation. Discuss the reasons and challenges thereof.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemUntouchability
"Manual scavenging is a stink that never washes off". In the light of this statement, provide the reasons for the unabated existence of manual scavenging in Indian society and suggest possible solutions.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
UntouchabilityCaste System
Evaluate the limitations of an Indological approach in understanding marginalised communities in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
IndologyCaste System
Discuss the various manifestations of untouchability practices in modern India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
UntouchabilityCaste System