AIR 34 · CSE 2017 · Sociology II · 63 pages

Gaurav Kumar: Sociology II answer copy

26 answers by Gaurav Kumar, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Law as an instrument of social change10 marks
  2. Q1(b)1. (b) Feminization of poverty10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Problems of Aged in changing Indian scenario10 marks
  4. Q1(d)SECC- a boon or bane10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Gender disparities in education10 marks
  6. Q2(a)"Poverty refers to deprivation of basic capabilities, rather than merely lowness of income". In the context of this statement, discuss the causes and manifestation of poverty in India.20 marks
  7. Q2(b)"Demography offers a potential, 'it's not a destiny'". Critically comment.15 marks
  8. Q2(c)Discuss the socio-cultural barriers to implementation of programmes of reproductive health in population policy.15 marks
  9. Q3(a)Internal migration spurred primarily by employment and marriage helps shape the economic, social, and political life of India's sending and receiving regions. Critically Examine25 marks
  10. Q3(b)Discuss the role of backward class movements in strengthening the process of social mobility among lower castes.25 marks
  11. Q4(a)"Malnutrition is a silent assassin, which not only impacts the individual but also the productivity of the nation as it creates an army of sick personnel". In the context of this statement discuss the social causes and consequences of malnutrition in context of India.20 marks
  12. Q4(b)"Multiculturalism is not just the co-existence of different communities, but their sensitivity towards one another's culture". Critically analyse20 marks
  13. Q4(c)The problem of child labour has both social and economic dimension to it. Discuss10 marks
  14. Q5(a)Structures of Patriarchy in India10 marks
  15. Q5(b)5. (b) Sustainability in Development10 marks
  16. Q5(c)Impact of globalization on the culture of Indian youth10 marks
  17. Q5(d)Contemporary women's movement in India10 marks
  18. Q5(e)“Surrogacy is both a need and source of Income”. Comment10 marks
  19. Q6(a)“If cities do not begin to deal more constructively with poverty, poverty may begin to deal more destructively with cities.” In the context of this statement, discuss the issue of slum proliferation in India.25 marks
  20. Q6(b)"Grassroots environmental movements following Gandhian non-violent tradition are expanding in India". Substantiate25 marks
  21. Q7(a)Minority communalism can never be compared with majority communalism, for the former is ghettoized and mainly feeds upon its own people." Comment20 marks
  22. Q7(b)The agrarian crisis in India has undercut the economic power of the middle castes, who have generally been unable to take advantage of globalization. Do you agree?20 marks
  23. Q7(c)Analyse the functioning of Indian Democracy.10 marks
  24. Q8(a)"The cooperative sector has been playing a distinct and significant role in the country's process of socio-economic development". Elaborate20 marks
  25. Q8(b)The presence and role of Pressure Groups augment and supplement the role and purposes of the political parties. Discuss20 marks
  26. Q8(c)Critically examine how uniform civil code will help improve the condition of women in India.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 203 words written

Law as an instrument of social change

Opening · a definition

Law reflects the collective conscience of any nation's or state's people and it codifies the widely perceived notions of behaviour and acts into rules and regulations.

Human societies have been based on practices. In India, these practices over time develop into customs and refining these customs we set laws in favour or against those customs. eg: Sati started as a custom but it was banned by Sati abolition Act, 1829.

Hence law has been a great instrument of social change in India as:

Body · points

(1) There have been laws for welfare of the labourers, peasants, artisans etc. providing them minimum wages, subsidies, other social welfare benefits, thereby improving their condition. (2) It has addressed the problems of other vulnerable sections like tribals, women, children, elderly etc. and gave rise to positive social transformation. eg: Forest rights Act, 2006, Domestic violence Act etc. (3) Law as an instrument of social change has infused rationality, reduced discretion and made public the centre of all activities.

Close · a summary

still Law can only be an instrument but can't be solely

responsible for removal of all issues. As propounded by Oscar Lewis that "Law merely provides the bones and it is the people who provide soul and substance to social change."