AIR 48 · CSE 2023 · Sociology II · 52 pages

Anshul Hindal: Sociology II answer copy

19 answers by Anshul Hindal, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Indian state shifted from socialist state to liberal state post 1991. Analyse the impact of market led approach to development in the last three decades.10 marks
  3. Q1(c)The Constitution of India was adopted to force the pace of social and material renaissance in India as a step towards social change and nation building. Explain.10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Though slums vary from one type to another, but certain general patterns of slums are universal. Discuss.10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Women’s movements in India are often accused of having a narrow middle-class base. Evaluate the statement in terms of leadership & issues of these movements.10 marks
  6. Q3(a)From India's 'hidden apartheid' to questioning the hierarchy and discrimination, discuss how a section of Dalits has started to refuse the conventional social stigmatization and subordination by the upper castes.20 marks
  7. Q3(b)How do global forces and transnational connections influence the development and trajectory of social movements in India?20 marks
  8. Q3(c)What is the relationship between political elites and the business community in India, and how does this impact economic growth and development in the country?10 marks
  9. Q4(a)Regionalism is often seen as a serious threat to the development, progress and unity of the nation but it does make a contribution to the nation. Discuss.20 marks
  10. Q4(b)Although participation of the private sector in education is today the need of the hour, nevertheless certain concerns are expressed regarding the rapid growth of educational institutions under private management. Discuss.20 marks
  11. Q4(c)The entire family system will be under great stress if marital rape is brought under law. In the light of this statement, critically discuss the necessity of criminalising marital rape in India.10 marks
  12. Q5(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Discuss the significance of Backward Class movements for the Politico-Economic dominance of non-Brahmin intermediate castes in India.10 marks
  13. Q5(b)Planning is commitment to concentrated actions. It is adjustment of social institutions to new social, economic and political conditions. In this context discuss planning as an agent of social change.10 marks
  14. Q5(c)Rapid urbanization is antithetical to sustainable development. Comment.10 marks
  15. Q5(d)Politicisation of religion is threat to Indian democracy. Comment.10 marks
  16. Q5(e)Child labour is a crime committed by few, but the whole society is responsible. Comment.10 marks
  17. Q6(a)"Manual scavenging is a stink that never washes off". In the light of this statement, provide the reasons for the unabated existence of manual scavenging in Indian society and suggest possible solutions.20 marks
  18. Q6(b)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
  19. Q6(c)Of all the developmental programmes introduced during post-independence period, the Green Revolution is considered to have been the most successful. Critically analyse this statement.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 148 words written

In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.

Opening · a definition

cooperatives societies (sahakari sangathan) are formed by the group of farmers to effectively bargain against the market and state.

Body · points

Diagram
- cooperatives in villages - Agricultural cooperatives - fertilizer cooperatives - financial cooperatives

Important socio economic institution

  1. Susan Wadley studied and found that cooperatives have developed AMUL business acumen among farmers and strengthen bond.
  2. cooperatives have turned farmers into a pressure group: better bargaining power. Eg : Jan Breman : Kerala fishmen cooperative study

(3) financial independence to people i.e linkage of banking institutions (4) Developed linkages with factories ensuring stable income in Maharastra & Gujrat (5) weakend caste based occupations

Limitations (1) Daniel Thorner : colonized by gentleman farmers who are aware of government policies (2) Dipankar Gupta : Made villages a hot bed of politics. (3) Increased gender divide → less representation of women. (4) Jean Dreze : financial assistance remains a major problem

Close · a way forward

Thus linkages with urban centers should be there along with financial assistance from state