AIR 67 · CSE 2022 · Sociology II · 62 pages

Kasturi: Sociology II answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1(c)Islamic diffusion gave birth to emergence of new great and little traditions. Examine.
  2. Q2(a)The idea of the Indian village as represented in the earlier writings of the colonial administrators has been critiqued by many scholars. Discuss.
  3. Q2(b)India's nationalism was result of the material conditions created by the British colonialism". Examine the statement with respect to AR Desai's work.
  4. Q2(c)Secularization of caste is essentially a modern phenomenon. Discuss.
  5. Q3(a)Caste as a social reality was viewed differently by Gandhi and Ambedkar. Their perspectives diverge but meet at a common end. Discuss.
  6. Q3(b)Compare and contrast the perspective of Andre Beteille and MN Srinivas with respect to 'study of caste'.
  7. Q3(c)Tribes are generally seen to be society based on equality, but forms of social differentiation exist within tribes too. Examine.
  8. Q5(a)The urban migrant and 'ritual' tug of home.
  9. Q5(b)“Social change can be brought through public policy”. Critically analyze.
  10. Q5(c)Slum is the lifeline of urbanity. Comment. 5(d) Give a brief overview of the "evolution and persistence of communalism in Indian society".
  11. Q5(d)Briefly discuss the concept of Ethno-nationalism along with suitable examples.
  12. Q6(a)"Domestic violence is India's most widespread crime against women". In the context of this statement, examine to what extent, domestic violence Act protects and grants relief to victims of DV.
  13. Q6(b)"The pluralist and multi religious character of Indian society is facing constant challenges." Discuss in context of problems of religious minorities in India.
  14. Q6(c)"Demography offers a potential, 'it's not a destiny'". Critically comment.
  15. Q8(a)"Middle class has been taken as the cornerstone of a stable democracy". Discuss in context of Indian society.
  16. Q8(b)The lopsided, iniquitous, and environmentally destructive processes of development has given rise to environmental movements in India. Examine.
  17. Q8(c)"Surrogacy is both a need and source of income". Discuss in context of Indian society.
  18. Q10(a)Limitations of Indological approach. 1(b) Caste mobility in India. 1(c) Functions and dysfunctions of family as an institution. 1(d) Analyze the changing nexus between caste and tribe.

The answers

Question 1(c) · 178 words written

Islamic diffusion gave birth to emergence of new great and little traditions. Examine.

Opening · a definition

Milton Singer and McKim Marriott used the concept of great and little traditions to understand Indian society at two levels.

The little tradition is said to operate at local level among peasants, folks and masses. e.g. vernacular language.

The great tradition, on the other hand, operates at an all India level among the elites and educated few. e.g. English.

Islamic tradition came to India by the conquests of central Asian and Persian rulers like Delhi Sultanate & Mughals.

It resulted in new little and great traditions like.

Body · points and prose

Little Tradition - Arrival of the Persian and urdu script, Qawallis and Islamic music by poets like Amir Khusrao, sufism.

Great Tradition - Architectural marvels like Alai Darwaza, Redfort, Tajmahal etc., new taxation concepts like Mansabdari system etc.

It also led to diffusion in the Indian tradition. For example.

  1. The Hindustani music is highly influenced by Islamic court traditions.

  2. Rajput architecture is a synthesis of both Indian and persian

  3. Islamic law contributes to penal codes

Close · a summary

Hence, by processes of universalisation and parochialisation Islamic diffusion has occured in India.