AIR 18 · CSE 2025 · Sociology II · 23 pages

Sruthi R: Sociology II answer copy

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

The questions

  1. Q1Critically examine the concept of sanskritisation with suitable examples.
  2. Q2Do you agree with the view of Andre Beteille that villages are representative of Indian society's basic civilizational values? Present a sociological overview.
  3. Q3Discuss the role of technology in agrarian change in India.
  4. Q4Write a short note on changing means of production and increased rural poverty.
  5. Q5Examine the features and relevance of Indological studies of Ghurye and Dumont.
  6. Q6Evaluate the efficiency of land reforms in India. Can the lacunae be addressed in land reforms 2.0?
  7. Q7Discuss the challenges during village studies in India.
  8. Q8Examine the factors responsible for the rural unrest in contemporary India.

The answers

Question 1 · 169 words written

Critically examine the concept of sanskritisation with suitable examples.

Opening · a definition

Sanskritisation refers to process of lower caste / tribe / group try to imitate the rituals, culture, ideology and way of life of twice born or a upper caste This way introduced by Srinivas.

Body · points and prose

Concept of Sanskritisation

  1. Cultural mobility - [M.N.Srinivas] advocated the process brings ritual mobility to the group. eg Jats of Agra to immitate the brahmins.

  2. Dominant caste - Status

Diagram
CASTE -> Ritual mobility hierarchy Secular -> education, employment

he talks about caste hierarchy employment groups he opt for secular hierarchy by holding economic and political power.

eg Bhumihars of Bihar

Critic of sankritisation

  1. Objectivity -> as the study is done using field analysis, there is influence of personal bias. [Leach]

  2. [Structural change] -> some advocate the observance of structural change in society. [Yogendra Singh] highlight the structural impact of sanskritisation.

  3. [Power dynamics] is not considered in study in terms of caste, class etc. [Bina Agarwal] highlight the power struggle between difference classes.

Close · a summary

Despite criticism, the process of sanskritisation helped in under-standing the deprived section who are socially excluded.