Sociology II · Practice questions
Caste, tribes, villages, movements, Indian society
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While caste remains an important dimension of modern social life, its relevance is mostly limited in contemporary times. Critically discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Caste SystemModernisation of Indian Tradition
"Family is an imagination while household is a reality". Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2021–2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in IndiaPatriarchy and Entitlements
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
Explain the Interactional approach to study of caste in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Caste SystemIndology
Examine the nature of rural-urban disparities in the standard of living across different regions of India.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Urbanisation and SlumsPoverty and Inequality
Is violence against women and children a manifestation of patriarchy? Justify your answer with reference to the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsViolence Against Women
The prevalence of child labour in present India is an indicator of social backwardness. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Informal Sector and Child LabourPoverty and Inequality
Highlight the significant features of G.S Ghurye's Indological perspective to study Indian Society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Indology
What is tribe caste continuum? What are Elwin's views on the same?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Tribal CommunitiesCaste System
Do you think patriarchy is being affected by legislative changes in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsConstitution, Law and Social Change
Citing some case studies from Indian society, expand the concept of 'Decentralisation of power.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Regionalism and DecentralisationNation, Democracy and Citizenship
"The basics of family is kinship relation; the basis of a household is residence". Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Kinship, Family and Marriage in India
Account for an evolution of industrial class structure in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Social Classes in IndiaIndustrialisation and the Working Class
While Dumont's work on caste in India has been influential, it has also been subject to criticism. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemIndology
Discuss the nexus between caste, class and power in Indian social scenario.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Caste SystemSocial Classes in India
"Working people need the protection of a union now more than ever." Do you agree with this statement? Give arguments supporting your view.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Industrialisation and the Working ClassInformal Sector and Child Labour
Religious beliefs and values influence political ideologies, policymaking, and governance. Analyze the relationship between religion and politics in contemporary India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
SecularisationParties, Pressure Groups and Elites
Discuss the major challenges related to the environment crisis in India. What measures would you suggest to overcome this crisis?
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Displacement and SustainabilityEnvironmental Movements
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
Discuss how population policies of India altered the socio-demographic profile of India.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Population Policy and Family PlanningPopulation Size and Growth
Discuss the impact of legal reforms on family structures in India, with a focus on changes in inheritance laws, property rights, and marital legislations.
20 marks · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Constitution, Law and Social ChangeKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Meenakshi Mukherjee observes that social conformity has always been more obligatory for a woman than for a man. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Patriarchy and EntitlementsKinship, Family and Marriage in India
Compare and contrast education attainment of various social groups in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Education and Social Change in IndiaIlliteracy and Educational Disparities
"It is not politics that gets caste ridden; it is caste that gets politicized." Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Caste SystemParties, Pressure Groups and Elites