Sociology II · Practice questions
Dalit and Backward Class Movements
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Critique the application of resource mobilization theory to social movements in India.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Environmental MovementsEthnicity and Identity Movements
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
Annihilation of caste is not merely a socio-political goal but requires a radical rethinking of religious principles. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Caste SystemUntouchability
"Each caste is demanding superiority to equals and equality to superiors". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Critically analyze the concept of the creamy layer among SC/STs in the context of reservation policy. Does this move advance or undermine the goal of social justice?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Comment on the impact of the social reforms on the subaltern groups of colonial India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Social ReformColonial Rule and Nationalism
Does the concept of the 'creamy layer' undermine the principles of social justice and equity? Throw light on implications of recent Supreme Court judgment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Discuss the significance of Backward Class movements for the Politico-Economic dominance of non-Brahmin intermediate castes in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Examine the role of civil society organizations in promoting social justice movements in contemporary India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsDalit and Backward Class Movements
What is techno-nationalism? How has it shaped contemporary Indian nationalism? (10) (d) Can 'Mandalisation' and 'electoral reservation for women' be considered to redefine Indian politics?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, Democracy and CitizenshipEthnicity and Identity Movements
Does the concept of 'creamy layer' undermine the principles of social justice and equity? Throw light on implication of recent SC judgements on the concept of creamy layer for OBCs introduced by the report of Justice G. Rohini commission. Recently SC judgement in Davinder Singh case allowed sub-classification of SC reservation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemDalit and Backward Class Movements
Analyse the phases of Dalit movements. Have they been successful in Dalit emancipation?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste System
Evaluate the recent judicial interpretations of sub-categorisation within Scheduled Castes as a tool for social justice.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeDalit and Backward Class Movements
Highlight the distinct features of anti-caste movements during colonial times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsColonial Rule and Nationalism
Does the concept of the 'creamy layer' undermine the principles of social justice and equity? Throw light on implications of recent Supreme Court judgment. 1.(c) Critically examine the shift from welfare to rights-based approach in rural development programs.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Dalit and Backward Class MovementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
Analyze B.R. Ambedkar's critique of Hindu social order and his vision for an egalitarian society. To what extent have his ideas been realized in contemporary India?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemUntouchability
Provide a note on subaltern perspective of Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
IndologyDalit and Backward Class Movements