Categorised Questions for Sociology Optional Paper-2 (2015-19)
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Impact of Colonial Rule on Indian Society
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Social Class Structure in India
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Rural and Agrarian Social structure
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Industrialisation and Urbanisation
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Rural and Agrarian Transformation in India
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Challenges of Social Transformation
Mains Sociology Paper Topic : Introducing
Indian Society
Q. Elaborate
Srinivas’s views on religion and society among the Coorgs. 10 Marks/2019
Q. Give an account
of Ranajit Guha’s approach in studying ‘subaltern class’10 Marks/2019
Q. Write a note on
G.S.Ghurye’s Indological perspective of understanding Indian society. 10 Marks/2018
Q.Analyse A.R.
Desai’s views on India’s path of development. 20 Marks/2018
Q.Write a critique
of the structural and functional perspective used by M.N. Srinivas in the
understanding of Indian society. 10
Marks/2017
Q. Salient features
of A.R. Desai’s Marxist Sociology. 10
Marks/2016
Q. Discuss Marxist approach to the
analysis of Indian nationalism. 20
Marks/2015
Caste System
Q. Write a note on Ghurye’s conception of caste in India. 10 Marks/2019
Q. What is caste politics? Substantiate your answer with
examples of how identities are defined by caste dynamics. 20 Marks/2019
Q. What do you understand by discrete castes and muddled
hierarchies? Substantiate your answer with suitable illustrations. 20 Marks/2018
Q. Has caste system hindered democracy and adult franchise in
India. Discuss. 20 Marks/2018
Q.Which is more significant, the principal of ‘hierarchy’ or the
principal of difference; in intercaste relations in the present day? 10 Marks/2017
Q.How have the struggles against untouchability changed their
forms and perspective from Gandhian to Ambedkarite positions? 10 Marks/2017
Q.What are the changes in the cultural and structural aspects of
the caste system since independence? 10 Marks/2017
Q. How has B.R. Ambedkar identified the features of caste
system? How is it different from the mainstream treatment of caste
features? 20 Marks/2016
Q. Discuss Andre Beteille’s account of the relationship between
caste, class and power as a change from symmetrical to asymmetrical one. 20 Marks/2016
Q. Louis Dumont’s perspective on Indian caste system. 10 Marks/2015
Q. How far Gandhi ji was trusted by the untouchables. 10 Marks/2015
Q. Is caste system changing, weakening or disintegrating in
India? 20
Marks/2015
Q. How far Srinivas’s Sanskritization is modernizing force or
traditionalizing force in understanding the changes in caste system? 10 Marks/2015
Q. Discuss B.R. Ambedkar as a wise democrat. 20 Marks/2015
Impact of Colonial Rule on Indian
Society
Q. Examine sociological dynamics of Champaran Peasant Movement
in colonial India. 20 Marks/2018
Q.The main objective of socio- religious movement during the
colonial rule in India were reforming and synthesizing Hinduism. Write an any
two such important movement. 20 Marks/2017
Q.Discuss Yogendra singh’s thesis on Modernization of Indian
Tradition. And evaluate its applicability in the present-day context. 20 Marks/2017
Q. Anti-Brahmanical movements during the colonial period. 10 marks/2016
Q. Discuss the paradigm of modernization of Indian tradition in
analyzing social change in India. 20 marks/2015
Q. Analyze Gandhi as a moralist, ascetic and man of action
through his Hind Swaraj. 20 marks/2015
Social Class Structure in India
Q. Write a note on the changing roles of middle-class women in
India. 10
marks/2018
Q. How has the New Economic Policy (1991) affected the lifestyle
and life changed in new middle class in India. 20 marks/2018
Q. What accounts for the growth and consolidation of the middle
classes in modern India? 10 marks/2016
System of Kinship in India
Q. Define patriarchy. Does it have bearings on women’s
entitlement in Indian family system? Explain. 20 Marks/2019
Q. What do you understand by LGBTQ? Comment on the issues
concerning their marriage rights. 10 Marks/2019
Q. Illustrate the importance of ‘Kanyadan’ and ‘Kulabadhu’ in
changing institution of marriage and family. 10 Marks/2018
Q. Discuss the issues relating to the entitlement of transgender
in Indian society. 10 Marks/2018
Q. Western patriarchy which surrenders feminine principles is
the development project in India. Do you agree with this view? Why? 20 Marks/2018
Q.Clarify the distinction between “household” and “family” and
evaluate Whether joint families have completely disintegrated.20 Marks/2017
Q.Compare the north Indian kinship System with the South Indian
kinship system. 10 Marks/2017
Q. Patriarchy as a form of dominance. 10 marks/2016
Q. Bring out the significance of the difference between family
and household. 20 marks/2016
Q. Give some of the important studies relating to the structural
changes in the Indian family system. 20 marks/2015
Q. Broadly compare the kinship system of North and South
India. 10
marks/2015
Q. What is patriarchy? How does it affect the child
socialization pattern in India? 20 marks/2015
Rural and Agrarian Social structure
Q.Examine the changing initiatives of the land tenure system in
India. 10
Marks/2019
Q.Critically examine Dube’s contributions to the study of Indian
villages. 20 Marks/2019
Q.Give a critical analysis of Andre Beteille’s study of Tanjore
village.10
Marks/2018
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective:
Significance of Village Studies in Indian Sociology 10 marks/2016
Q.Analyse the major components of Land Reform Acts. Show their
effectiveness in curbing rural inequality. 10 marks/2016
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective: Jyotirao
Phule as an agrarian radical.10 marks/2015
Industrialisation and Urbanisation
Q.Is industrial development in India a bane or a born to
agrarian class structure? Substantiate your answer with suitable
examples. 20 Marks/2019
Q.Elaborate urbanism as a way of life in India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.Elucidate the concerns of growing urban displacement dynamics
in India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.How do you relate the growth of development of metropoles and
its impact on the mental and social life of people in India.20 Marks/2018
Q.Write a note on Basic Services to Urban Poet (BSUP) and
Integrated Housing and Slum Development (IHSD) programme provided for the urban
poor.10
Marks/2018
Q.Compare the pressing problems of a dalit poor family living in
an urban slum with a similar type of family living in a rural setting.10 Marks/2017
Q.Do you agree that the issue of child labour raises questions
about and beyond the informal sector? Give reasons.10 Marks/2017
Q.Examine the impact of heritage tourism on urban socio-spatial
patterns in India.20 Marks/2017
Q.Write a detailed note on the effects of growing slums in urban
areas. 20
Marks/2016
Q.Discuss the changing nature of the problems of working class
in the informal sector of the economy. 20 marks/2016
Q.Examine the impact of industrialization and urbanization on
family structure. 20 marks/2016
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on: Issues
relating to the informal labour market in urban India.10 Marks/2015
Q.Human development approach affirms that education and
healthcare growth are more important than economic growth. Discuss this issue
in the light of post-liberalized Indian society. 20 Marks/2015
Politics and Society
Q.Comment on the changing democratic profile of India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.Discuss the implications of ‘Swachha Bharat Abhiyaan’. Do you
think that civil society has a role to play here? Substantiate your answer with
example. 20 Marks/2019
Q.Media is the fourth pillar of democracy. Discuss.10 Marks/2018
Q.Elaborate various forms of Dalit assertions in contemporary India?
Discuss.20
Marks/2018
Q.With increase in education and economic development is Indian
society becoming more secular.10 Marks/2018
Q.Explain the concepts of dominant caste’ and ‘vote bank’ giving
examples from specific regions.20 Marks/2017
Q.Give an account of the problems relating to the “creamy
layer”. 10 Marks/2017
Q.To what extent does nation building depends on strengthening
of pluralities in Indian society?20 Marks/2017
Q.Comment on the increasing significance of caste in
politics. 10 marks/2016
Education and Social change
Q.Comment on the critical issues of commercialization of higher
education in India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.Assess the role of the State in promoting education of girl
child.10
Marks/2018
Q.Write a note on Education and equality in India.10 Marks/2017
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective
on:Privatization of education and increasing inequalities. 10 marks/2016
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on:
Empowerment through ‘Right to Education. 10 marks/2016
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on:Important
components of National Education Policy in India. 10
marks/2015
Industrialisation and Urbanisation
Q.Is industrial development in India a bane or a born to
agrarian class structure? Substantiate your answer with suitable
examples. 20 Marks/2019
Q.Elaborate urbanism as a way of life in India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.Elucidate the concerns of growing urban displacement dynamics
in India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.How do you relate the growth of development of metropoles and
its impact on the mental and social life of people in India.20 Marks/2018
Q.Write a note on Basic Services to Urban Poet (BSUP) and
Integrated Housing and Slum Development (IHSD) programme provided for the urban
poor.10
Marks/2018
Q.Compare the pressing problems of a dalit poor family living in
an urban slum with a similar type of family living in a rural setting.10 Marks/2017
Q.Do you agree that the issue of child labour raises questions
about and beyond the informal sector? Give reasons.10 Marks/2017
Q.Examine the impact of heritage tourism on urban socio-spatial
patterns in India.20 Marks/2017
Q.Write a detailed note on the effects of growing slums in urban
areas. 20
Marks/2016
Q.Discuss the changing nature of the problems of working class
in the informal sector of the economy. 20 marks/2016
Q.Examine the impact of industrialization and urbanization on
family structure. 20 marks/2016
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on: Issues
relating to the informal labour market in urban India.10 Marks/2015
Q.Human development approach affirms that education and
healthcare growth are more important than economic growth. Discuss this issue
in the light of post-liberalized Indian society. 20 Marks/2015
Politics and Society
Q.Comment on the changing democratic profile of India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.Discuss the implications of ‘Swachha Bharat Abhiyaan’. Do you
think that civil society has a role to play here? Substantiate your answer with
example. 20 Marks/2019
Q.Media is the fourth pillar of democracy. Discuss.10 Marks/2018
Q.Elaborate various forms of Dalit assertions in contemporary
India? Discuss.20 Marks/2018
Q.With increase in education and economic development is Indian
society becoming more secular.10 Marks/2018
Q.Explain the concepts of dominant caste’ and ‘vote bank’ giving
examples from specific regions.20 Marks/2017
Q.Give an account of the problems relating to the “creamy
layer”. 10 Marks/2017
Q.To what extent does nation building depends on strengthening
of pluralities in Indian society?20 Marks/2017
Q.Comment on the increasing significance of caste in politics. 10 marks/2016
Education and Social change
Q.Comment on the critical issues of commercialization of higher
education in India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.Assess the role of the State in promoting education of girl
child.10
Marks/2018
Q.Write a note on Education and equality in India.10 Marks/2017
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on:Privatization
of education and increasing inequalities. 10 marks/2016
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on:
Empowerment through ‘Right to Education. 10 marks/2016
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on:Important components of National Education Policy in India. 10 marks/2015
Religion and Society
Q.Do you think that the Indian saints have brought about social
reform and awareness in Indian society? Explain. 10 Marks/2019
Q.How do you understand the ‘minority’question? Examine the
violence and discrimination against the religious minorities in India. 20 Marks/2019
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on: Discuss
the growth of religious sects in India.10 Marks/2018
Q.Write a critical narrative on the concerns of religious
minorities in India. 20 Marks/2018
Q.Assess the impact of ban on ‘Triple Talak’ on marriage and
divorce among the Muslim community in India. 10 Marks/2018
Q.What are the distinct features of islam as practised in India,
and how have they changed over time?10 Marks/2017
Q.Elucidate the concepts of majoritarianism’ and
‘minoritarianism’ in accentuating communal tensions in India. 20 marks/2016
Q.What are the basic tenets of Hindu religion? Is Hinduism based
on monotheism or polytheism?20 marks/2015
Q.What are the major concerns of ethic identity and religious
identity in India?20 marks/2015
Tribal Communities in India
Q.Comment on the growing assertion of tribal community for
autonomy in India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.What is ethno-nationalism? Examine the critical factors responsible for
tribal discontent in India. 20 Marks/2019
Q.What is the nature of religious change among tribal communities? Illustrate
with two examples from colonial and post-independence times.20 Marks/2017
Q.Why have we started using another category of tribes called the Particularly
Vulnerable Groups (PVTGs) Why are they so called?10 Marks/2017
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on:Isolationism’ as a
dominant feature of colonial tribal policy. 10 marks/2016
Q.How is the tribal question related with the issues of integration and
autonomy in modern India?20 marks/2016
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on: Verrier Elwin’s views
on freedom for the tribals.10 marks/2015
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on:Main objective of Tribal
sub plan (TSP).10 marks/2015
Population Dynamics
Q.Why has ‘Active aging’ become a glocal goal? Do you agree that the role of
elderly care-giving is disproportionately gendered in developing countries?
Why? 20
Marks/2019
Q.What is ‘social security’? Examine recent security measures adopted by the
Government in India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.What are the issues relating to male migration and its impact on birthrate?
Does it necessarily result in skewed sex ratio?20 Marks/2018
Q.What are the Emerging concerns on women’s reproductive health?10 Marks/2017
Q.What are the causes and solutions for the low female sex-ratio in the DEMARU
States of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, and Gujrat?10 Marks/2017
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on: Differential sex-ratio
and its implications.10 marks/2016
Q.How is ageing becoming an emerging issue in Indian society? 10 marks/2016
Q.Discuss the problems of elderly in India. What are the different perspectives
to solve their problems?10 marks/2015
Q.Why is it necessary to implement PCPNDT Act in India?10 marks/2015
Rural and Agrarian Transformation in
India
Q.Discuss the challenges in Implementing the Rural Development Programmes in
India. 10
Marks/2019
Q.Highlight the main features of the ‘Inter-linking of Rivers’ project in
India. What could be its probable advantages to Indian agriculture? 20 Marks/2019
Q.How do the recommendations of Swaminathan Commissions
(2004-2006) ensure food and nutrition security for the Indian masses?10 Marks/2018
Q.Has Green Revolution led to the formation of new power elite
in rural India? Elaborate your answer. 20 Marks/2018
Q.Write a short note on changing means of production and
increased rural poverty.10 Marks/2017
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on:Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for rural development.10 Marks/2016
Q.Write a note on the uneven impact of "Green Revolution’
on rural society. 20 marks/2016
Q.Bring out the impact of the declining significance of the
agrarian economy. 20 marks/2016
Social Change in India
Q.Examine the importance of Development Planning in India Mixed Economy, and
analyze its problems and prospects. 20 Marks/2019
Q.Do you think that ‘demonetization’ has accelerated the economic growth in
India? How do you understand the in formalization of labour, underemployment
and
gender discrimination in this context? 20 Marks/2019
Q.Elaborate the concept of constitutional morality as given by
B.R.Ambedkar. 10 Marks/2019
Q.Write a brief note on the Freedom of Press.10 Marks/2015
Social Movements
Q.Illustrate the contribution of the Tebhaga Movement to the
peasants struggle in India. 10 Marks/2019
Q.Do you agree that social movements are caused by opportunity
structures that are generated by media? Why? 10 Marks/2019
Q.Explain the dynamics of neo-farmers movement in contemporary
India.10 Marks/2018
Q.Elaborate the ‘Me Too’ Movement and its impact in India.10 Marks/2018
Q.Despite gains from the women’s gender movement and states
policy of women empowerment, gender equality is far from achieved. Identify two
major challenges the
prevent this goal form being reached. 20 Marks/2017
Q.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on:
Different forms of Dalit assertion. 10 Marks/2017
Q.Discuss the various forms of environmental movements waged in
India. 10
Marks/2016
Q.Discuss the impact of post- 1970 feminist movement on Indian
middle class. 20 Marks/2015
Q.Discuss the main features of farmers’ movements in independent
India.20
Marks/2015
Challenges of Social Transformation
Q. Has reduction of green cover affected ecological degradation leading
to global warming? Elaborate your answer with illustration. 10 Marks/2019
Q. What is POSH Act? “Identification of tormentor by women at
workplace does not come easily even today”. Examine the statement with
substantive examples from India. 20 Marks/2019
Q. Discuss development induced displacement in the context of
tribal uprising in India. Substantiate your answer with any one detailed
illustration from India. 20 Marks/2018
Q.Indebtedness is one of the serious issue leading to farmers
suicides Discuss reasons and suggest solutions.20 Marks/2017
Q. What are the reasons for the escalation of violence against
women in the public domain? 10 Marks/2017
Q. Discuss some of the striking issues of development induced
imbalances that need urgent attention. 20 Marks/2017
Q. Explain the issues relating to ethnicity and
sub-ethnicity. 20 Marks/2017
Q. What is Cultural Revivalism? Give some examples from
performing arts, language dissemination and arts and crafts in
recenttimes. 20 Marks/2017
Q. Comment on the factors behind the changing status of women in
urban India. 20 Marks/2016
Q. Discuss the emerging forms of ‘inequalities’ and ‘acute’
poverty as major challenges of social transformation in India. 20 Marks/2016
Q. What are the factors accounting for the resurgence of ethnic
identity movements in India? 10 Marks/2016
Q. Write short note with a sociological perspective:
Feminization of poverty. 10 Marks/2015
Q. Write short note with a sociological Perspective: Effect of
displacement through development on the rural landless and marginal
fanners. 10 Marks/2015
Q. How serious is the problem of trafficking against women and
children in India? 10 Marks/2015
Q. T0 what extent the Muslim Personal Law Board is in agreement
with Islamic feminist agenda? 10 Marks/2015
Social Problem
Q. Construct a sociological narrative on the increasing trend of
child abuse in India. 10 Marks/2018
Q. What, according to you, are the two fundamental axes of social
discrimination in Indian society? Are they changing? 20 Marks/2017
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