AIR 301 · CSE 2023 · Sociology II · 82 pages

Devashish Bindal: Sociology II answer copy

28 answers by Devashish Bindal, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (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 has 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. Q2(a)"India lives in villages and the development of the nation cannot be achieved without the development of the villages". In light of this, discuss the scope of programmes of rural development.20 marks
  7. Q2(b)Paul Brass focused more on how the Indian state allowed itself to be emasculated, than on the gory details of communal riots. Discuss the contributions of Paul Brass to Indian politics and society.20 marks
  8. Q2(c)Write about the classification of informal sector workers as given by Jan Breman along with suitable examples.10 marks
  9. 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
  10. Q3(b)How do global forces and transnational connections influence the development and trajectory of social movements in India?20 marks
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Q5(a)Discuss the significance of Backward Class movements for the Politico-Economic dominance of non-Brahmin intermediate castes in India.10 marks
  16. 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
  17. Q5(c)Rapid urbanization is antithetical to sustainable development. Comment.10 marks
  18. Q5(d)Politicisation of religion is threat to Indian democracy. Comment.10 marks
  19. Q5(e)Child labour is a crime committed by few, but the whole society is responsible. Comment.10 marks
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Q7(a)Indian political parties are considered as weak in principles and organisation and thus, pressure groups are supposed to be very significant in the functioning of the Indian Political System. Discuss.20 marks
  24. Q7(b)How does migration shape the development patterns of cities and regions, including the growth of informal settlements, the formation of new ethnic enclaves, and the impact on urban services and infrastructure?20 marks
  25. Q7(c)With the growth of modern industries, the factory workers gradually shaped themselves into a distinct category. Discuss how working-class structure is changing in India.10 marks
  26. Q8(a)As per the UN report, India will become the most populous country in 2023. Analyse the impact of population dynamics on Indian society.20 marks
  27. Q8(b)Though India glorifies secularism, importance of religion has increased manifold in personal life of people. Discuss religious revivalism in contemporary Indian society in this context.20 marks
  28. Q8(c)In the recent times, the idea of nation in India is transitioning from peaceful, inclusive & tolerant to violent, aggressive & exclusionary. Critically examine.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 149 words written

Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.

Opening · a definition

Cooperative Society is an egalitarian group that collectively works for common goals. Its based on equality and partnership sharing.

In villages they enjoy focal position as

Body · points

  1. Primary credit Socities (PCS) give cheap loans
  2. Pool in resources for collective gains and value addition eq AMUL,
  3. Increases community bonding (social cohesion) → eq Kudumbashree
  4. Provides cheap resources eq IFFCO fertilizer, HAFED
  5. Creates non farm jobs eg. Farmer Producer Organisations,

However there are dysfunctional aspects also

  1. Elite capture - Daniel Thorner highlights that few rich control decisions
  2. Government interferences led to slow cooperative growth in UP, Bihar, Jharkhand. while its absence flourished them in Gujarat, Maharashtra.
  3. Corruption, crony capitalism exists
  • Recent FCRA norms amended to curb black money laundering
  1. Create interests groups which jeopardise larger goals.

Close · a summary

Need for reforms exists in cooperative movement. It has enabled village societies by giving them voice