Sociology II · Practice questions
Poverty and Inequality
36 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Be it caste or communal violence, they stall the growth of the nation. Discuss in light of rising communal unrest in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Communalism and Ethnic ConflictCaste Conflicts
Discuss the issues relating to the entitlement of transgender in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
Sustainable agriculture must be both ecologically and socially sustainable. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangeDisplacement and Sustainability
"Social inequality in India has multiple dimensions." Explain this statement in the light of the views of Andre Beteille on caste in India.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
Critique the victory narrative of land reforms in the context of Indian Society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPoverty and Inequality
Explain how Gender, Caste and Class hierarchies plays a pre-dominant role in sexual exploitation in rural India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsViolence Against Women
Idea of middle class is often highly romanticised as an outcome of liberal democracy, a vibrant capitalist economy and individual freedom. Critically examine.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Social Classes in IndiaModernisation of Indian Tradition
Discuss the challenges associated with process of ageing from different sociological perspectives.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPopulation Size and Growth
Globalisation has led to interconnectedness which can be understood under three major themes-homogenization, polarization and hybridization. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Displacement and SustainabilityIndustrialisation and the Working Class
"There is a general trend towards commodification of women at the cultural level in India." Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Patriarchy and EntitlementsPoverty and Inequality
"Urbanisation is the inevitable outcome of the processes of growth and of modernisation". Analyse sustainable urbanization as a way to inclusive development. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Urbanisation and SlumsDisplacement and Sustainability
Unemployment among the educated has significant social consequences that extend beyond the individual to affect families, and society as a whole. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Poverty and InequalityDisplacement and Sustainability
What impact does government policies and programs have on the socio economic status of religious minorities in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Religious Communities and MinoritiesPoverty and Inequality
The relationship between education and social mobility in Indian society is complex and intertwined. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
"While education is a tool of social change, it's commercialization is leading to the opposite". Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Education and Social Change in IndiaPoverty and Inequality
"Modern slavery – be it bonded labor, involuntary servitude, or sexual slavery – is a crime and cannot be tolerated in any culture, community, or country". Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationInformal Sector and Child Labour
Analyze the social and economic determinants of child and infant mortality in India, and suggest interventions to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ageing, Sex Ratio and HealthPoverty and Inequality
"Poverty in India has been socially generated and perpetuated". Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Poverty and InequalityColonial Rule and Nationalism
Illuminate the societal contradictions inherent in sex work within the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Poverty and InequalityInformal Sector and Child Labour
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Child labour deprives children of their rights and reinforces intergenerational cycles of poverty. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
Despite economic growth, rural India continues to grapple with issues like bonded labor, low wages, and seasonal unemployment. Analyze the systemic factors contributing to these problems and suggest strategies for addressing them effectively.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Rural Labour, Bondage and MigrationAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"Climate change is not just an environmental issue but also a social justice issue." Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Displacement and SustainabilityPoverty and Inequality
Poverty is never a cause of distress in society but 'relative poverty' has the potential to bring catastrophe. Explain in context of India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Poverty and InequalityMarxist Sociology
"Urban slums are found at the intersection of poverty, deprivation and exclusion". Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality