Sociology II · Practice questions
Structural Functionalism
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Sanskritization involves 'positional change' in caste system without any 'structural' change. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Explain the Interactional approach to study of caste in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Caste SystemIndology
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
The idea of the Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators has been critiqued by many scholars. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2018–2022
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Religious beliefs and practices vary and change, and this has to be examined in relation to variation and change in the structure of society. Discuss in context of Srinivas's views on religion and society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Give a sociological account of the ideas of Sociology of India and sociology in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Sanskritisation involves 'positional change' in caste system without any structural change. Analyse
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Growth of modern industries has macro as well as micro implications on Indian society. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Industrialisation and the Working ClassStructural Functionalism
The idea of Indian villages as simple, static and self sufficient provided by colonial administrators has been criticised by many scholars. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Village and Village StudiesColonial Rule and Nationalism
Compare and contrast the perspective of Andre Beteille and MN Srinivas with respect to 'study of caste'.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
The dominant caste notion has been used to deny the validity of reservation for BCs and played a role in determining certain political strategies. In this context explain the decay of dominant caste today.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Land reform measures since Independence has brought about some change in rural India. In the context of this statement, evaluate the progress & performance of land reforms measures undertaken.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsMarxist Sociology
Discuss SC Dube's perspective on Indian society based on his field study.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
Distinguish between 'Sociology of India' and 'Sociology in India'.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
IndologyStructural Functionalism