AIR 6 · CSE 2021 · Sociology II · 52 pages

Yaksh Chaudhary: Sociology II answer copy

19 answers by Yaksh Chaudhary, 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) Limitations of Indological approach10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Caste mobility in India10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Functions and dysfunctions of the family as an institution10 marks
  4. Q1(d)Analyze the changing nexus between caste and tribe.10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Islamic diffusion gave birth to emergence of new great and little traditions. Examine.10 marks
  6. 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.20 marks
  7. Q2(b)“India’s Nationalism was the result of the material conditions created by the British Colonialism”. Examine the statement with respect to AR Desai’s work.20 marks
  8. Q2(c)Secularization of caste is essentially a modern phenomenon. Discuss.10 marks
  9. Q3(a)Caste as a social reality is viewed differently by Gandhi and Ambedkar. Their perspectives diverge but meet at a common end. Discuss.20 marks
  10. Q3(b)Compare and contrast the perspective of Andre Beteille and M.N Srinivas with respect to 'study of caste'.20 marks
  11. Q3(c)Tribes are generally seen to be society based on equality, but forms of social differentiation exists within tribes too. Examine.10 marks
  12. Q5(a)Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) The Urban migrant and 'ritual' tug of home.10 marks
  13. Q5(b)“Social change can be brought through public policy”. Critically analyze.10 marks
  14. Q5(c)"Slum is the lifeline of Urbanity". Comment.10 marks
  15. Q5(d)Briefly discuss the concept of Ethno-nationalism along with suitable examples.10 marks
  16. Q5(e)Give a brief overview of the "Evolution and persistence of communalism in Indian Society".10 marks
  17. Q7(a)"Drug abuse not only affects an individual but society as a whole". Critically examine the statement in context of growing incidences of drug addiction in India.20 marks
  18. Q7(b)"Regionalism has remained perhaps the most potent force in Indian politics ever since independence". In the context of this statement, examine whether regionalism is a threat to national integration.20 marks
  19. Q7(c)The "post-Ambedkar Dalit movement" challenged some of the deepest aspects of oppression and exploitation, but failed to show the way to ultimate transformation & social mobility. Discuss.10 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 209 words written

Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Limitations of Indological approach

Opening · a definition

Indological approach uses the ancient texts, scriptures, monuments, architecture etc. to analyse the society. It is used by Ghurye and Louis Dumont to study Indian society.

Body · points

Features of Indological approach by Ghurye

  1. Indian society is unique, hence use methods unique to India, not applying western models.
  2. Indian society has historical continuity (i.e. historical moorings).
  3. Indian traditions are found in caste and religion, hence study them through ancient texts.

Limitations of Indology

  1. The selection of scriptures and texts depend on the researcher, hence biasness can be infused. (2) The real picture of society might not be there in indological texts ex- Raso (like Prithviraj Raso) exaggerated the Kings' image. (3) It presents a status quoist view. MN srinivas while criticising Dumont argued that caste system can also have mobility and is fluid. (4) It ignored the modernising influence of industrialisation and globalisation. Yogendra Singh showed how Indian society changed through structural and cultural changes out of different sources of change. (5) Indology presents a Hinduised view of society of India. (6) Undue emphasis on culture while ignored the impacts of social structure.

Close · a summary

Despite limitations, Indology helped in criticising the colonial view on Indian society and villages. It helped in emergence of distinct sociological field in India.