AIR 109 · CSE 2025 · Sociology II · 54 pages

Ajay R Raj: Sociology II answer copy

18 answers by Ajay R Raj, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (10 x 5 = 50) (a) Examine the role of development planning in changing the status of India.50 marks
  2. Q1(a)Cite with suitable illustrations how pressure groups can influence public opinion in India.10 marks
  3. Q1(b)Assess the factors behind the resurgence of Khalistani movement. (10) (b) How will you characterize circular migration? Evaluate the driving factors behind circular migration.10 marks
  4. Q1(c)What are the new dimensions of power elitism in India? How does it impact Indian democracy? (10) (c) Enumerate the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwD) which hinder effective social participation.10 marks
  5. Q1(d)What is techno-nationalism? How has it shaped contemporary Indian nationalism? (10) (d) Can 'Mandalisation' and 'electoral reservation for women' be considered to redefine Indian politics?10 marks
  6. Q1(e)What is environmentalism? Can it help address environmental inequality and crisis? (e) Analyse the role of constitution in mooting social change in India.10 marks
  7. Q2(a)The social fabric of caste, class, and religion continues to shape and be shaped by Indian democracy. Comment.20 marks
  8. Q2(b)Examine the causes and consequences of India's population growth slow down.20 marks
  9. Q2(c)What is care economy? Analyse the status and role of Indian women in it.10 marks
  10. Q3(a)Critically analyse the women's movement in post independent era in challenging the traditional social hierarchies.20 marks
  11. Q3(b)Analyse the regionalisation of Indian politics and its implication on decentralization of power.20 marks
  12. Q3(c)Evaluate the decadal performance of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' with respect to demographic indicators.10 marks
  13. Q5(a)Analyse the phases of Dalit movements. Have they been successful in Dalit emancipation?20 marks
  14. Q5(b)Examine the socio-cultural consequences of an increasing dependency ratio? Is India prepared to handle its burgeoning geriatric population?20 marks
  15. Q5(c)What is internal displacement? What are the challenges in addressing it.10 marks
  16. Q6(a)How can you conceptualise the terms 'reproductive health care and autonomy'? What are the major impediments affecting women's health and wellbeing?20 marks
  17. Q6(b)What is universalization of education? Discuss the role of National Education Policy 2020 in achieving the same.20 marks
  18. Q6(c)Analyse the significance of legislations in preventing violence against women and children.10 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 50 marks · 162 words written

Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective: (10 x 5 = 50) (a) Examine the role of development planning in changing the status of India.

Opening · a date or context

Since post independence, development planning has remained central to governance to address inequalities of colonisation.

Body · points and prose

Diagram
Areas of Development Planning 1. Agriculture 2. Industry 3. Rural Development 4. Human Capital Development 5. Urban Development

Role of development planning in changing the status of India:-

  1. First five year plan addressed development of agriculture sector → Land reforms.
  2. State led industry development (Second five year plan) presented Indian model of industrialisation → Growth of Chotanagpur region - Bokaro, Jamshedpur
  3. Development of rural area through Green Revolution and food self sufficiency efforts → 3rd five year plan and Integrated Rural Development Programme
  4. Women centric population policies, upholding reproductive rights → eg NPP, 2000
  5. Development planning for educational sector improving gross enrollment ratio. → Ekalavya Schools for Tribals
  6. Inclusive developmental models addressing new forms of vulnerabilities → Environmental planning in 11th five year plan
  7. Capability enhancement of vulnerable section through entitlement approach (Amartya Sen) → MGNREGA, NFSA

Challenges to development planning :-

  1. Resource constrain
  2. Participation of people is limited in planning

Close · a summary

Development planning represent welfare state.