AIR 268 · CSE 2025 · Sociology II · 56 pages

Ishita Sharma: Sociology II answer copy

20 answers by Ishita Sharma, 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. 10 x 5 = 50 (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. 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. Q4Regionalism 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Q5(c)Rapid urbanization is antithetical to sustainable development. Comment.10 marks
  13. Q5(d)Politicisation of religion is threat to Indian democracy. Comment.10 marks
  14. Q5(e)Child labour is a crime committed by few, but the whole society is responsible. Comment.10 marks
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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 · 184 words written

Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) In a village, the cooperative society enjoys a focal position as an important socio-economic institution. Critically discuss.

Opening · a definition

(CS)

Body · points and prose

Cooperative society as defined by Dr Gadgil is a self-governing voluntary association of people formed to meet common needs & aspirations.

focal position in village :-

→ Cooperative in functioning, hence fosters solidarity. Thus, forms a suitable avenue for - → conflict resolution → Mutual aid & support eg during emergency times → Based on equality principle, hence, inclusive & democratic

Thus, socially - an important institution.

→ Economically, it helps in rural development (RD) :-

increase in income & purchasing power ↓ providing basic using SK cs provide goods & services ←------- Singh's frame- it by eg cooperatives work for RD bringing of credit, ---------→ efficiency oilseed etc. eg milk cooperatives ↑ increase in distributive productivity justice & eg sugar mill equality of cooperatives opportunity improve labor eg equal acess to productivity credit & surplus in a cooperative

→ However, CS have limitations also that limit their emergence as focal institution

Close

eg Daniel Thorner's study → elite capture eg Bureaucratization eg "cooperative politics" [Baviskar]

Recent steps of making formation of CS as fundamental right etc. mark the significance of CS.