AIR 604 · CSE 2025 · Sociology II · 46 pages

Ashwani Dubey: Sociology II answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Distinctly identify the elements of Marxist village studies in India.10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Cite the factors that led to emergence of peasant consciousness during British colonialism.10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Comment on Srinivas's conceptualization of dominant castes. What are the new dimensions of dominance in 21st century India?10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Outline the Gandhian vision of Indian independence portrayed through his book 'Hind Swaraj'.10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Who are the dominant castes? Analyse their impact on agrarian social structure and transformation.10 marks
  6. Q2(a)Do you agree to the view that the transformation of the pre-British India from feudal economy to capitalist economy was a result of the British conquest of India?20 marks
  7. Q2(b)What is middle class proliferation? Critically examine the consequences of the rise of the ‘new middle class's on politics in India.20 marks
  8. Q2(c)Evaluate the role of migration on kinship systems in India.10 marks
  9. Q3(a)Compare and contrast between Beteille's and Dumont's analysis of caste.20 marks
  10. Q3(b)Elaborate on Irawati Karve's views on kinship systems and their regional variations. Are they still relevant?20 marks
  11. Q3(c)Examine the features and relevance of Indological studies of Ghurye and Dumont.10 marks
  12. Q5(a)Write short answers to the following questions in about 150 words each, with a sociological perspective:(a) Analyse the significance of legislations in preventing violence against women and children.10 marks
  13. Q5(b)Highlight the distinct features of anti-caste movements during colonial times.10 marks
  14. Q5(c)What is internal displacement? What are the challenges in addressing it.10 marks
  15. Q5(d)What are the new dimensions of power elitism in India? How does it impact Indian democracy?10 marks
  16. Q5(e)Evaluate the decadal performance of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' with respect to demographic indicators.10 marks
  17. Q7(a)Examine the nature and trend of urbanisation in India with its impact on various demographic segments?20 marks
  18. Q7(b)Examine the socio-cultural consequences of an increasing dependency ratio? Is India prepared to tackle the burden of its ageing geriatric population?20 marks
  19. Q7(c)What are the challenges faced by informal rural labor in India?

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 204 words written

Distinctly identify the elements of Marxist village studies in India.

Opening · a definition

Marxist perspective of village studies focus on materialistic dimension of village life and analyse the conflict rooted around them.

Body · points

Elements of Marxist village studies

  1. Looking beyond unity reciprocity relation ↳ AR Desai countered the functionalist idea that villages are harmonious and peaceful societies. → Jajmani system is seen as exploitative on the lower class such as landless.

  2. They understood the root of caste system as economic ↳ F.G. Bailey understood the caste dominance in terms of ownership of land. → Brahmins and kshatriya own land thus also occupy dominant position.

  3. Highlighted subaltern perspective of village life → Gail Omvedt found how Dalit caste remain caste, class wise excluded, exploited. → eg- most of the landless belong to dalit community.

  4. Countered the state policy & welfare as myth. ↳ Utsa Patnaik and AR Desai found how state's policy serve dominant caste in villages. → eg- cooperative society & community development benefits cornered by elite class.

Limitations of Marxist perspective

  1. Yogendra Singh highlighted how Marxist see everything in material notion and ignore changes.
  2. Ignored functional aspects of caste & jajmani system.

Close · a way forward

Marxist view are relevant to understand the migrant pattern, rising inequality in villages and draft inclusive policies.