Sociology II · Practice questions
Tribal Communities
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Ghurye's analysis of tribes was based on tribe caste continuum. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2021–2025
Tribal CommunitiesIndology
GS Ghurye liberated the study of Indian society from the colonial biases and laid the true foundation of the discipline of sociology in India. Substantiate this statement.
20 marks · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2024
IndologyCaste System
Are definitional issues an obstacle in tribal development? Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Tribal Communities
Discuss the Sub-Altern perspective of David Hardiman in studying Indian Society.
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
IndologyColonial Rule and Nationalism
Explain the position taken by different social scientists regarding the issue of integration and autonomy of tribals in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Tribal Communities
It has been a difficult exercise to produce a universally acceptable or applicable definition of tribals in India. In this context, discuss the diverse and similar features of tribes across India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Tribal Communities
Government accountability for the consequences of state-imposed displacement has been virtually absent. Discuss social and cultural implications of displacement for the displaced communities in India?
20 marks · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Displacement and SustainabilityTribal Communities
Analyse the changing nexus between caste and tribe.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2023
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
"Tribal conflicts based on ethnic differences often camouflage a struggle for political and economic advantage". Substantiate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Tribal CommunitiesEthnicity and Identity Movements
Mere upward mobility does not enhance social status nor does it end caste-based discrimination of the marginal identities. Describe the phenomenon of Retribalization in Indian society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ethnicity and Identity MovementsTribal Communities
Explore the idea that environmental movements in India emerge as acts of resistance by communities striving to safeguard their livelihoods and existence.
20 marks · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Environmental MovementsDisplacement and Sustainability
Discuss the role of indigenous communities and traditional knowledge systems in promoting environmental conservation and sustainable practices in India. 10 Pressure groups play a significant role in influencing policy agendas. Analyze the strategies and effectiveness of pressure groups in the Indian political landscape.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Environmental MovementsParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
As the father of Indian sociology, G.S. Ghurye pioneered the Indological approach that relied on archaeological evidences, manuscripts and ancient texts to understand Indian society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
IndologyCaste System
Critically analyse the issue of 'Isolation-Integration-Autonomy' of tribal communities in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Tribal Communities
GS Ghurye liberated the study of Indian society from the colonial biases & laid the true foundation of the discipline of sociology in India. Substantiate this statement.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
IndologyCaste System
It has been a difficult exercise to produce a universally acceptable or applicable definition of tribals in India. In this context, discuss the diverse & similar features of tribes across India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Tribal Communities
Q-1. Family and kinship in India: structure and change. Marriage and family in India. Tribes in India: definition, characteristics and problems. Social movements in India: social reform movements. Caste system in India: caste and class.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaTribal Communities
"Tribal modernization is being considered as panacea for tribal emancipation". Discuss the statement in the light of contemporary Government's approach towards Tribes.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Tribal Communities
MN Srinivas considers village as MICROCOSMS of Indian society, whereas others like Indologist Ghurye consider village as an authentic prototype of Indian society having values of HINDU CULTURE. [Village Studies in India] Discuss. e) Tribals constituting 8.6% of total population do no fit in ONE-SIZE. Based on diversity among tribes, constituent Assembly debated about their integration to society or autonomy. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Tribal Communities
Discuss the social and cultural implications of development-induced displacement in India. c) Explain the social consequences of Green Revolution in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Displacement and SustainabilityTribal Communities
Explain the position taken by different social scientists regarding the issue of Integration & autonomy of tribals in Indian society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Tribal Communities