Sociology II · Practice questions
Constitution, Law and Social Change
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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
It is necessary that sexual violence has no place in society, and the institution of marriage is no exception to it. Critically discuss in context of criminalising marital rape in India.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsViolence Against Women
Discuss the notion of Lateral entry into bureaucracy through the lens of different sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Parties, Pressure Groups and ElitesConstitution, Law and Social Change
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
Discuss the impact of legal reforms on family structures in India, with a focus on changes in inheritance laws, property rights, and marital legislations.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Recently, Uttarakhand government appointed an expert panel to examine the possibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state. In light of this, discuss the idea of Uniform Civil Code from a sociological perspective.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
SecularisationConstitution, Law and Social Change
Is Caste census a necessity of the time or a divisive exercise? Substantiate with logical arguments.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Construct a sociological narrative on raising the legal age of marriage for women in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
How is Indian morality different from constitutional morality? How does it affect the social change that it was supposed to bring, as envisioned by founding fathers?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
"Constitution of India is not just a political document but a source of social change". Explain in this context, Yogendra Singh's perspective on law and social change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeModernisation of Indian Tradition
Examine how the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, seeking to elevate the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years, contributes to the advancement of gender equality and empowerment of women within the Indian context.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
Examine the sociological aspects of the issue of same-sex marriage in the context of a recent Supreme Court ruling.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
The relationship between law and society is reciprocal in the context of societal transformation. Please provide your viewpoint on this interplay.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Constitution, Law and Social Change
Discuss the sociological significance of affirmative actions taken by welfare state like India for the vulnerable sections of the society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeCaste System
Discuss the role of technology and digital transformation in bringing about social change in Indian society. How has this change influenced social relationships and behavior?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Constitution, Law and Social ChangePoverty and Inequality
While the Surrogacy Act aims to regulate surrogacy in India, it is likely to become counter-productive to any efforts for ending the exploitation of vulnerable women. Critically Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
Answer 2(a) Yogendra Singh in his seminal work 'Modernization of Indian Tradition, 1973' talked about the law and social change relationship. Discuss. Answer 1(b) Does providing menstrual leave reinforce or challenge existing gender stereotypes? Examine.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeModernisation of Indian Tradition
Despite a progressive law, accessing abortion by women is still challenging in India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPatriarchy and Entitlements