UPSC Mains 2016 Sociology Optional Paper II questions

25 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Sociology Optional PYQs

1. Significance of Village Studies in Indian Sociology

   10 marks

2. Isolationism' as a dominant feature of colonial tribal policy

   10 marks

3. Anti-Brahmanical movements during the colonial period

   10 marks

4. Patriarchy as a form of dominance

   10 marks

5. How has B.R. Ambedkar identified the features of caste system? How is it different from the mainstream treatment of caste features?

   20 marks

6. Discuss Andre Beteille's account of the relationship between caste, class and power as a change from symmetrical to asymmetrical one.

   20 marks

7. Analyse the major components of Land Reform Acts. Show their effectiveness in curbing rural inequality.

   10 marks

8. Bring out the significance of the difference between family and household.

   20 marks

9. Elucidate the concepts of 'majoritarianism' and 'minoritarianism' in accentuating communal tensions in India.

   20 marks

10. Comment on the increasing significance of caste in politics.

    10 marks

11. How is the tribal question related with the issues of integration and autonomy in modern India?

    20 marks

12. Comment on the factors behind the changing status of women in urban India.

    20 marks

13. What accounts for the growth and consolidation of the middle classes in modern India?

    10 marks

14. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for rural development

    10 marks

15. Different forms of Dalit assertion

    10 marks

16. Empowerment through 'Right to Education

    10 marks

17. Differential sex-ratio and its implications

    10 marks

18. Write a note on the uneven impact of 'Green Revolution' on rural society.

    20 marks

19. Discuss the emerging forms of 'inequalities' and 'acute poverty' as major challenges of social transformation in India. 20 Discuss the various forms of environmental movements waged in India..

    10 marks

20. Write a detailed note on the effects of growing slums in urban areas.

    20 marks

21. Discuss the changing nature of the problems of working class in the informal sector of the economy.

    20 marks

22. What are the factors accounting for the resurgence of ethnic identity movements in India?

    10 marks

23. Bring out the impact of the declining significance of the agrarian economy.

    20 marks

24. Examine the impact of industrialization and urbanization on family structure.

    20 marks

25. How is ageing becoming an emerging issue in Indian society?