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
The hallmark of Srinivas perspective on Indian society was to break out from confines of textual authority. In this context critically analyse the structural-functionalist perspective in the analysis of Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Structural FunctionalismIndology
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
Caste as a social capital is functional as well as dysfunctional to the Indian society. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemCaste Conflicts
Bring out the conceptual difference between 'Caste' and 'Varna'.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Caste SystemIndology
"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
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
Elaborate S C Dube's views on village society in Shamirpet.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Village and Village StudiesStructural Functionalism
The village and its hamlets represented "India in microcosm". In the light of this statement, explain the significance of village studies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Village and Village StudiesIndology
Evaluate how the concept of Dominant Caste concept has been utilized in analyzing social hierarchies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Though the credit to establish Indian sociological tradition goes to G S Ghurye, but it was M N Srinivas who led it to maturity. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Regarding the growth of Indian sociology, it is argued that, like most social sciences in India, sociology is very much influenced by Western philosophical and social scientific traditions but some scholars challenged the borrowed theoretical and methodological assumptions. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
IndologyStructural Functionalism
Land reforms not only led to agrarian transformation but renegotiation of caste-power structure. Discuss in relation to emergence of dominant caste.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Agrarian Structure and Land ReformsCaste System
A caste may be said to be dominant when it preponderates numerically over other castes and when it also wields preponderant economic and political power. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Though integrated and comprehensive, Yogendra Singh's analysis of social change has been subjected to criticisms. Elaborate.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Modernisation of Indian TraditionStructural Functionalism
Yogendra Singh's evaluation of social change in India is the departure from the earlier analysis of social change. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Modernisation of Indian TraditionStructural Functionalism
Analyze the significance of the concept of dominant caste in understanding the social and political dynamics of rural India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words : 10 x 5 = 50 Sanskritization involves 'positional change' in caste system without any 'structural' change. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Discuss how M.N. Srinivas' integration of text and context offered a realistic and practical portrayal of Indian society.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
Evaluate how the concept of Dominant Caste has been utilized in analyzing social hierarchies?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Caste SystemStructural Functionalism
Examine M.N. Srinivas's critique of Indology as a theoretical construct of Indian Society and elaborate his views on field studies.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismIndology
"How does M.N. Srinivas' concept of 'Sanskritization' shed light on the process of social transformation and cultural influences within Indian society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismCaste System
The combination of text with the context by M.N Srinivas provided a realistic and practical picture of Indian Society. Discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Structural FunctionalismIndology