Sociology II · Practice questions
Modernisation of Indian Tradition
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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
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
Do you think that marriage as a sacrament is losing its relevance in contemporary India? Present a sociological overview.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Indian modernity has paradoxical features of continuity and change. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
British rule produced radical and lasting changes in Indian society and culture. Examine the statement in the light of M.N. Srinivas's concept of westernization.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Modernisation of Indian TraditionColonial Rule and Nationalism
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
"The Indological perspective on Indian society tends to emphasize cultural continuity and overlooks the dynamics of social change." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
IndologyModernisation of Indian Tradition
Illustrate the importance of 'Kanyadan' and 'Kulabadhu' in changing institutions of marriage and family.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
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
Discuss polyandrous customs in Himalayan tribes and their persistence and transformation in the context of modernization and legal frameworks.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaTribal Communities
Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (10 x 5 = 50) (a) Examine with suitable examples the recent trends in the marital practices in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (10 x 5 = 50) (a) What, according to you, are the factors responsible for detribalization in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesModernisation of Indian Tradition
It is argued that the caste has lost its traditional elements of purity and pollution and became more of an identity group. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemModernisation of Indian Tradition
Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (10 x 5 = 50) (a) Examine the 'Integrated approach' to understanding social change in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Modernisation of Indian TraditionStructural Functionalism
Illustrate the importance of ‘Dharma, Praja and Rati’ in changing institution of marriage and family.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
To what extent does Modernisation lead to the breakdown of traditional social structure and values? Give reasons to support your answer.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Modernisation of Indian TraditionCaste System
Elaborate on the changing roles of family in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Analyse the sociological interconnections between social media and socialization in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Education and Social Change in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Is the Indian bureaucracy an outdated colonial vestige? How has it affected social policy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Colonial Rule and NationalismConstitution, Law and Social Change
“Tribes lose their territorial significance to form caste”. Do you agree? Comment on the tribe-caste continuum with clear examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
Examine MN Srinivas's concept of Sanskritization. How useful is it in understanding caste mobility?
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Critically examine the concept of sanskritisation with suitable examples.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
A recent report by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation found that youth with higher education don't aspire to get married early. Analyse the trends in marriage in India from sociological perspective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Has the Indian village become globalised? Discuss the global cultural flow and assess its impact on the Indian villages.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Village and Village StudiesModernisation of Indian Tradition