Sociology II · Practice questions
Rural Development
21 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Describe the changing dynamics of rural conflicts in India. Substantiate with suitable examples.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsPeasant and Farmers' Movements
Assess the performance of rural development programmes in rural empowerment and poverty alleviation.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentPoverty and Inequality
Of all the developmental programmes introduced during post-independence period, the Green Revolution is considered to have been the most successful. Critically analyse this statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Green Revolution and Agrarian ChangePoverty and Inequality
Co-operatives are seen as a model for community development. Outline the provisions related to co-operatives and evaluate their functioning in India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Rural Development
How do poverty and economic inequalities persist in India despite various poverty alleviation schemes?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Poverty and InequalityDevelopment Planning
Examine the factors responsible for the rural unrest in contemporary India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Peasant and Farmers' MovementsRural Development
Critically assess whether rural development programs like MGNREGA have significantly altered traditional power structures in rural India.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
"India lives in villages and the development of the nation cannot be achieved without the development of the villages". In light of this, discuss the scope of programmes of rural development.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
How has civil society contributed in making rural India more inclusive?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural Development
Evaluate the challenges faced by rural and urban poverty alleviation programmes in India. Substantiate your arguments with examples.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentPoverty and Inequality
"A.R. Desai's Marxist approach to Indian society emphasized the role of material conditions in shaping social relations." Evaluate his contribution to understanding rural transformation in post-independence India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Marxist SociologyRural Development
The lessons drawn from the erstwhile Community Development Programme were crucial. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentRegionalism and Decentralisation
Critically examine the shift from welfare to right-based approach in rural development programs.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentConstitution, Law and Social Change
Has the transformation of the rural landscape been democratic in its outcomes? Evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentAgrarian Structure and Land Reforms
Discuss the role of NGOs in making agrarian prosperity a social reality.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural Development
"Micro-finance has been hailed as a tool for women's empowerment but has also led to new forms of exploitation." Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentPatriarchy and Entitlements
Present a note on the pattern of urbanization in India and its impact on rural-urban divide.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsRural Development
What are the continuing and emergent 'Unfreedoms' faced by rural women in spite of state interventions?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsRural Development
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
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural Development
Analyse the role of state in development of rural India.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Rural DevelopmentPoverty and Inequality