UPSC Mains Sociology Optional PYQs, 2016-2026

In what ways do class and caste intersect and overlap in shaping social structure?

Critically examine the position of women in the informal economy.

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Discuss the role of geographical factors in social change and development.

10 marks

Although sociology, as a subject of study, overarches all disciplines in social sciences yet it maintains its distinctiveness. Comment.

10 marks

Explain in brief the relationship between social movement, collective action and revolution in bringing about social and political changes.

10 marks

Describe the impact of capitalist mode of production on society.

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Differentiate between social hierarchy and social exclusion and substantiate your answer with reference to the caste system.

20 marks

Data without theory is blind and theory without data is empty.' Comment.

10 marks

Discuss the relationship between religion and science in modern society. Do they necessarily remain in conflict?

20 marks

Is 'interpretativism' more effective than 'positivism' in analysing social reality? Discuss.

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How does Emile Durkheim conceptualize religion as a 'social fact'? Explain.

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Elaborate major sociological theories of power. How do power elite shape the political process in modern societies?

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Evaluate the socio-economic impacts of migration on rural households.

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The methods of sociology are inadequate in understanding the complex social phenomena'. Discuss.

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The major challenge for sociology researchers is to analyze social reality objectively. Critically analyze.

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Explain the concept of 'definition of the situation' and its significance in sociology.

In what way the concept of 'patriarchal bargain' be applied to the institution of marriage? Comment.

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How does Max Weber's 'theory of authority' shape bureaucracy? Analyse.

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How do different theories explain social dimensions of social movements? Discuss.

Discuss the intellectual origins of sociology and the historical antecedents of its evolution as a distinct field of study.

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Critically analyse the mode of production debate from different perspectives.

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How does the rise of new 'cults' and 'sects' influence intercaste relations?

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Compare and critically assess 'the grounded theory' with 'theory-driven research method' in sociology.

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According to Weber how do class, status and power interact to produce and sustain social inequality?

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Compare the social organisation of work in industrial capitalism and platform capitalism.

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How are the concepts of nation, state and citizenship interrelated in a democracy? Elaborate.

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Critically evaluate the relevance of the cyclical theory of social change in understanding contemporary societies.

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Discuss the significance and limitations of 'intersectionality' in social research..

In what respect is M. N. Srinivas' study of Indian village society based on structural and functional perspective? Analyse.

According to you, which social reform had long-lasting impact on a specific

In the context of women's movements and laws do you think that matriarchy is the need of the hour? Discuss in detail.

Discuss the debates on the concepts 'duty' and 'worship' while understanding religion in India.

How does the concept 'secular' go beyond any religion in plural society like India? Analyse.

Indian society through Indian texts. How can Indological approach be useful in the study of other society? Comment in detail.

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Examine how Indian Nationalism was a result of 'Akhand Bharat'/Indian Subcontinent's socio-cultural and political consciousness.

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How does A. R. Desai argue that Indian social classes must be studied through the colonial mode of production? Elucidate.

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Examine the challenges of applying micro-level village studies to macro-level village structure of Indian society.

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Explain the emergence of middle class in agrarian society in India. What have been the socio-structural implications of the emergence of this middle class?

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When land reform was a paradigm shift, then what type of land reforms would you recommend to make India a more equitable society?

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How does the Constitution of India promote education? Do you think that education can be a major instrument of social change? Clarify.

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Draw the current population pyramid of India. What policy measures would you recommend for population dynamics to achieve sustainability?

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Discuss the challenges faced by the aged people in receiving 'elder care'.

Examine the transiting social movements from physical movements to virtual movements in 21st century India.

Clarify how the family planning programmes have taken a political 'U'-turn in present India.

How do Louis Dumont and Andre Beteille differ in their approaches in understanding caste system in India? Explain.

Bring out the debates of 'insiders' and 'outsiders' approaches in understanding Indian society.

Differentiate between protests and movements. Discuss some of those movements which changed the fabric of Indian agrarian society during the colonial period.

20 marks

Synchronise the developmental programmes and social change in India, and describe them through visible and lived experiences.

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Why was the category of 'criminal tribe' created by law during the colonial period in India? Discuss its implications.

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Urbanisation in Independent India has been characterized by over- urbanization and rural push. Explain with demographic and sociological dimensions.

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Give a sociological explanation of violence against women in India. What suggestions would you give to mitigate these violences?

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Examine the process of formalisation of informal sector to safeguard the interests of marginalised sections of the society.

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How has colonial rule transformed Indian society? If it (Indian society) had not undergone colonial rule, then what type of Indian society would have been there? Elaborate.

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How have the women's movements made the presence of women in every moment felt and more women participation in various fields? Discuss.

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Where would you locate the tribal community in the Varna system of India? Discuss.

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What is common sense? How are common knowledge and sociology related to each other? Explain.

8? feet Alisa What is the relationship (similarities and differences) between sociology and history in terms of their area of study and methodology? Discuss.

What is a variable in social research? What are their different types? Elaborate.

Can Merton's reference group theory be relevant in understanding 'identity making' in digital world? Explain.

Is the social stratification theory gender-blind? Elucidate. 2. (a) weaaate a 2? gad fees Wy cal ar arrears faxes Ais What is positivism? Critically analyze the major arguments against it.

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Highlight the main features of historical materialism as propounded by Marx. How far is this theory relevant in understanding contemporary societies? Explain.

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What do you mean by reliability? Discuss the importance of reliability in social science research.

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Compare capability deprivation approach with that of social capital deprivation in understanding chronic poverty.

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Are pressure groups a threat to or a necessary element of democracy? Explain with suitable illustrations.

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What is hypothesis? Critically evaluate the significance of hypothesis in social research.

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Give an account of the recent trends of marriage in the Indian context. How are these different from traditional practices?

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What would you identify as the similarities and differences in the elite theories of Mosca, Michels and Pareto? Discuss their main/crucial issues.

20 marks

Critically analyze the sociological significance of informal sector in the economy of developing societies.

10 marks

In what way is the scope of sociology unique? Explain.

Does the structural-functionalist perspective on social stratification promote a status quo? Give reasons for your answer.

Do you think that the formal workspaces are free of gender bias? Argue your case.

How does Weber's Verstehen address the objectivity-subjectivity debate in sociology?

To what extent can education and skill development be an agent of social change? Critically analyze.

What is science? Do you think that the methods used in natural sciences can be applied to sociology? Give reasons for your answer.

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What do you understand by gender-based domestic division of labour? Is it undergoing a change in the wake of increasing participation of women in formal employment? Clarify your answer with illustrations.

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How can you assess the significance of social movements in the digital era? Explain.

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What is sampling in the context of social research? Discuss different forms of sampling with their relative advantages and disadvantages.

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How do theories of Marx, Weber and Durkheim differ in understanding religion? Explain.

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What is the nature of relationship between science and religion in modern society? Analyze with suitable examples.

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vented davis faara & faegait At face Fife What do you understand by sustainable development? Discuss the elements of sustainable development as proposed in the UNDP's Sustainable Development Goals Report-2015.

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How do 'Civil Society Organizations' such as 'NGOs' and 'Self-Help Groups' contribute to grassroot level social changes? Discuss.

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In what way does queer kinship challenge the traditional kinship system? Substantiate by giving illustrations.

10 marks

"Textual perspective is important in understanding of Indian Social System.' Discuss.

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Justify that the Indian traditions are modernizing. Also discuss its contributing factors.

According to you, which social reform movement has played the most effective role in uplifting the status of women? Explain.

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How did Colonial Policies for the tribes affected their socio-economic conditions in India? Discuss.

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How would you appropriate to characterise G. S. Ghurye as a practitioner of 'theoretical pluralism'?

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Do you think that in a society like India orthogenetic changes take place through differentiation? Do you observe continuities in the orthogenetic process? Elaborate your answer with suitable examples.

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Agrarian class structure has been undergoing changes due to modern forces.' Critically examine.

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How same sex marriages are responsible for population dynamics in India? Discuss.

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at fire yates ferfiar What do you mean by nation building? What is the role of religion in nation building? Elaborate your answer.

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Do you think that new economic reforms of British rule have disrupted the old economic system of India? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.

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Describe the main features of Indian new middle class. How is it different from the old middle class?

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Who is said to be the pioneer of village studies in India? Illustratively describe contributions of some Indian sociologists on village studies. How their approaches are distinct from each other?

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"Industrial class structure is a function of social structure of Indian society." Do you agree with this statement? Analyze.

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What is kinship? Briefly explain G. P. Murdock's contribution to the study of the kinship system.

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The transfer of land from cultivating to the non-cultivating owners is bringing about transformation in Indian society.' Justify your answer by giving suitable illustrations.

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Bring out various factors responsible for declining of village Industries in India.

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Discuss the social bases of political mobilization in Independent India. Has some change occurred in these during the last 60-70 years?

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What are the major problems faced by the labour migrants while working in informal sectors of Indian States? Discuss.

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Do you think that law has been able to abolish child labour in India? Comment.

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In what respects have the constitutional provisions changed the socio-economic and political conditions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India? Critically examine.

20 marks

Discuss the trend of urbanization in India. Do you think that Industrialization is the only precondition of urbanization? Give you arguments.

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Which measures would you suggest for preventing caste conflicts in India? Justify your argument.

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What are the Private and Public network and support systems operative in Indian society for the aged? Suggest measures to curb down the challenges before care givers of the aged.

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"Educational development is the only Panacea for country's all ills and evils." Critically examine the above statement with reference to NEP-2020.

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How Dalit movements in India have facilitated their Identity formation? Analyze.

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Is it possible to have sustainable development in India? Cite major environmental issues and suggest a few measures to achieve the sustainability.

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Do you think that forced displacement of labourers has caused their deprivation and resultant inequalities during the recent past years? Elaborate.

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What are the Indian government's schemes launched for poverty alleviation after the United Nation's Declaration of 'Sustainable Development Goals - 2015'? Briefly describe.

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STAT Discuss the nature of Sociology. Highlight its relationship with Social Anthropology.

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Analyse the changing nature of caste as a status group.

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Marriage as an institution has undergone a radical transformation from 'ritual' to 'commercial' in its outlook. Explain the factors behind this change.

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Democracy needs a vibrant culture of civil society in order to strengthen its foundation of citizenship. Comment.

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What are the 'asic and irreducible' functions of the family.as proposed by Talcott Parsons? Explain.

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Sociology is the product of European enlightenment and renaissance. Critically examine this statement.

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Do you think 'objectivity' is an over-hyped idea in sociological research? Discuss the merits and demerits of non-positivist methods.

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What is social mobility? Critically examine the classification of 'closed' and 'open' models of social stratification.

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How do you view and assess the increasing trend of digital ethnography and use of visual culture in sociological research?

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Describe the main idea of Max Weber's book, 'The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism' as a critique of Marxism.

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Critically explain the salient features of 'alienation' as propounded by Karl Marx.

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What do you understand by 'mixed method'? Discuss its strengths and limitations in social research.

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Define the concept of 'gig' economy and discuss its impact on labour market and workers' social security net.

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Aerie ALT Critically assess the impact of technological advancement and automation on the nature of work and employment.

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feet Wee Up UTAH Tea S? Describe various characteristics of a 'social fact'. How is rate of suicide a social fact according to Durkheim?

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Explain G.H. Mead's idea of development of 'self through the Describe other'.

Describe the differing principles of work organization in feudal and capitalist societies.

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sat FIAT How is 'power' different from 'authority? Discuss various types of authorities as theorized by Max Weber.

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Critically examine the roles of science and technology in social change. What is your opinion on their increasing trend in 'online' education and teaching?

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Underline the role of social media in contemporary social movements and describe its challenges.

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How does a multicultural society accommodate diversities of all kinds — ethnic, linguistic and religious? Discuss its major challenges.

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Discuss the concept of animism and differentiate it from naturism.

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Do modernization and secularization necessarily go together? Give your views.

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How do you understand the phenomena of the mushrooming of sects and cults in contemporary society? Discuss the factors responsible for the trend.

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Discuss the dimensions of power in the construction and maintenance of social hierarchies in a society.

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Modern families have not just become nuclear and neo-local, but also filiocentric. How do you explain this trend?

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Discuss various theories of social change. Explain the limitations of unilinear theory of social change.

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Critically examine the World-Systems theory of Immanuel Wallerstein in terms of development and dependency of various nations.

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What, according to you, are the factors responsible for the continuance of caste system in India? Explain.

Discuss the changes taking place in the industrial class structure in India.

Is patriarchy a key to understanding different forms of inequalities in Indian society? Elaborate.

Do you think that family bondings are being affected by the changing kinship patterns in India? Comment.

Despite the efforts of the government, bonded labour still continues in India. Discuss.

Differentiate between 'Western' and 'Indological' perspectives on the study of Indian society. Bring out the major aspects of G. S. Ghurye's contribution to Indological' approach.

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What are the definitional problems involved in identifying tribes in India? Discuss the main obstacles to tribal development in India.

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What, according to Andre Beteille, are the bases of agrarian class structure in India? Analyse.

Why is the study of marriage important in Sociology? Analyse the implications of changing marriage patterns for Indian society.

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Do you think that the constitutional provisions for women have led to their uplift? Give reasons for your answer.

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Education is a key to social development. Elucidate.

How do religious communities contribute to the cultural diversity of India?

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What do you understand by decentralisation of power? What is its role in strengthening the roots of democracy in India? Elaborate.

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What are the different forms of untouchability still practised in India? Discuss with suitable illustrations.

Examine with suitable examples the recent trends in the growth of urban settlements in India.

Is there a connection between labour migration and informal sector? Justify your answer with reference to Indian context.

Are slums the manifestations of industrialisation and urbanisation in India? Explain.

Discuss the changing nature of political elites in India.

What is your assessment about the recent farmers' movement in India? Elaborate. Discuss 3 [ P.T.O.

Discuss the major challenges related to women's reproductive health in India. What measures would you suggest to overcome these challenges?

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What is sustainable development? How can sustainability be achieved in India where livelihood needs conflict with environmental protection?

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Critically examine the relevance of development planning in India.

Analyse the trilogy between environmental movement, development and tribal identity.

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To what extent have the legal provisions been effective in curbing violence against women in India? Give your argument.

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Trace the social and historical origins of Dalit movements in modern India.

Highlight the major contributions of the reform movements in pre-independent India.

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Identify different forms of inequalities associated with agrarian social structure in India.

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What are pressure groups? Discuss their role in decision-making in democracy.

What is the distinctiveness of the feminist method of social research? Comment.

Discuss the relationship between sociology and political science.

How does the dramaturgical perspective enable our understanding of everyday life?

Is reference group theory a universally applicable model? Elucidate.

AIRS Do you think that the boundary line between ethnicity and race is blurred? Justify your answer.

What, according to Robert Michels, is the iron law of oligarchy? Do lions and foxes in Vilfredo Pareto's theory, essentially differ from each other? Substantiate.

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What is historical materialism? Examine its relevance in understanding contemporary societies.

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What are variables? How do they facilitate research?

What are the characteristics of scientific method? Do you think that scientific method in conducting sociological research is foolproof? Elaborate. 20 (ob) aT ada ware Harder aaa sacra wheat a strap HA HUGE? How do you assess the changing patterns in kinship relations in societies today?

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Is Weber's idea of bureaucracy a product of the historical experiences of Europe? Comment.

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Do you think that common sense is the starting point of social research? What are its advantages and limitations? Explain.

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How is poverty a form of social exclusion? Illustrate in this connection the different dimensions of poverty and social exclusion.

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Highlight the differences and similarities between totemism and animism.

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Examine the relevance of corporate social responsibility in a world marked by increasing environmental crises.

How is civil society useful in deepening the roots of democracy?

What functions does religion perform in a pluralistic society?

Analyze critically David Morgan's views on family practices.

Does women's education help to eradicate patriarchal discriminations? Reflect with illustrations.

What are the different dimensions of qualitative method? Do you think that qualitative method helps to gain a deeper sociological insight? Give reasons for your answer.

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Explain Max Weber's theory of social stratification. How does Weber's idea of class differ from that of Marx?

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What are the ethical issues that a researcher faces in making use of participant observation as a method of collecting data? Explain.

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Explain how economic globalization has brought changes in the patterns of: employment in the 21st century.

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Do you think that the social media has brought significant changes in the forms of protest? Argue your case.

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Assess critically A. G. Frank's 'theory of development of underdevelopment'.

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What is Taylorism? Analyze its merits and demerits.

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What are new religious movements? Elaborate emphasizing their forms and orientations.

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Examine the role of science and technology in addressing age-old taboos and superstitions.

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Highlight the significant features of A.R. Desai's 'Dialectical Perspective' to study Indian Society.

"The decade of 950s was the golden period of village studies in Indian Sociology." Explain the statement.

Analyse the differences between the attributional and interactional approach in studying the caste system.

Are Tradition and Modernity antithetical to each other? Comment.

Discuss the main features of Land Reforms in post-independence India.

Do you agree with the view of Andre Beteille that India's villages are representative of Indian society's basic civilizational values? Present a sociological overview.

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Elaborate the salient features and the role of middle class in India's democracy and development.

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Analyse the role of market and modern forces in understanding the changing trends in marriage systems in India.

Contextualize Louis Dumont's concept of 'binary opposition' with reference to caste system in India.

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Define the concepts of 'Descent' and 'Alliance'. Differentiate between North Indian and South Indian Kinship systems with examples.

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Critically examine the concept of Sanskritization with suitable illustrations.

Analyse the perspectives of Isolation, Assimilation and Integration in understanding the trajectories of Indian Tribal Development.

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Explain the implications and the impact of globalization in situating the changing agrarian class structure in India.

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Critique the victory narratives of Green Revolution in the context of Indian society.

Citing some case studies, expand the concept of 'Development-induced Displacement'.

Examine the concept of 'Cultural Pluralism' in the context of India's Unity in Diversity.

Highlight the salient features of the New Education Policy (NEP)

Analyse the sociological interconnections between Social Media and Mass Mobilization in India.

Discuss the nature of regional variations in sex ratio in India, stating reasons thereof.

How do you account for the increasing significance of religion in public and personal spheres in the context of secularization thesis in India? Explain.

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In the face of rising global climatic concerns, how do you contextualize the relevance of Chipko Movement and its Gandhian tone? Answer analytically.

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What actionable measures would you suggest to curb the recurrent child labour menace in India?

Do you think that the decades of Dalit political mobilizations and movements have helped in strengthening India's democracy? Substantiate your arguments with facts.

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What is 'reverse migration'? Discuss its features, causes and consequences in India.

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Discuss the phenomenon of rural-urban continuum with suitable examples.

Explain the thematic linkages between 'Patriarchy' and 'Honour killing' in India, citing some recent cases.

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Discuss the challenges faced by the cooperative movements in India. Suggest measures to strengthen the movement at the grass-roots level.

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Delimit the scope of Sociology in relation to other social sciences.

10 marks

How does a researcher achieve objectivity in interpretative research?

10 marks

The difference between information and data in social science is subtle. Comment.

Durkheim argued that society is more than the sum of individual acts. Discuss.

10 marks

How do sociologists construct gender in their analysis on social inequality?

10 marks

What aspects of 'Enlightenment' do you think paved way for the emergence of sociology? Elaborate.

20 marks

Explain the different types of non-probability sampling techniques. Bring out the conditions of their usage with appropriate examples.

20 marks

Discuss social mobility in open and closed system.

10 marks

What are the shortfalls of positivist philosophy that gave rise to the non-positivist methods of studying social reality?

20 marks

Critically examine how Durkheim and Merton explicate Anomie.

20 marks

Suggest measures to minimize the influence of the researcher in the process of collecting data through focus group discussion.

10 marks

What characterizes degradation of work in capitalist society according to Marx?

Social stratification is claimed to contribute to the maintenance of social order and stability in society. Critically assess.

20 marks

What is reliability? Explain the different tests available to social science researcher to establish reliability.

10 marks

Critically examine the relevance of Durkheim's views on religion in contemporary society.

10 marks

Discuss various theoretical perspectives on the family.

10 marks

Explain the implications of feminization of work in the developing societies.

10 marks

Write a note on global trends of secularization.

10 marks

Trace the trajectory of development perspectives on social change.

10 marks

According to Mead the idea of self develops when the individual becomes self-conscious. Explain.

20 marks

Analyse the nature of transition from ideology to identity politics in India.

20 marks

How do little tradition and great tradition coexist in contemporary Indian society?

Critically analyse Parsons views on society as a social system.

20 marks

Discuss how 'environmentalism' can be explained with new social movements approach.

20 marks

Illustrate with examples the role of pressure groups in the formulation of social policies.

10 marks

Sociologists argue for democratization of science and technology for inclusive development. Comment.

20 marks

Are traditional social institutions getting weakened as agents of social change in the contemporary society? Substantiate.

20 marks

How do you understand the relationship between patriarchy and social develop- ment?

Elaborate on M.N. Srinivas's structural-functionalist approach to the study of Indian society.

Do you agree that the agrarian class structure in India is changing? Justify your answer with illustrations.

Elucidate the challenges of integration for tribal communities in India.

In the context of the changing Indian society, how do you view Andre Beteille's conceptions of harmonic and disharmonic social structures?

10 marks

Explain Leela Dube's concept of "Seed and Earth".

Critically examine G.S. Ghurye's Indological approach to the understanding of Indian society.

20 marks

Elaborate on the changing nature of caste system with suitable illustrations.

20 marks

Discuss the problems of religious minorities in India and suggest measures to solve them.

Critically examine Yogendra Singh's thesis on 'Modernisation of Indian Tradition'.

20 marks

Discuss the material basis of patriarchy as an ideological system.

20 marks

Explain different forms of untouchability in India.

Examine the social background of growth of Indian nationalism.

20 marks

Explain how land reforms brought about desired agrarian transformation.

20 marks

Discuss the challenges during village studies in India.

Discuss law as an important instrument for women's empowerment.

Examine different understandings of secularisation in India.

How do you view the growth of informal sector in India?

Discuss the role of pressure groups in strengthening democracy.

What role do co-operatives play in poverty alleviation in rural India?

Examine whether rural bondage still continues to be a social reality. Give your argument.

20 marks

Define ethnicity. Discuss the factors responsible for the growth of ethnic movements in India.

20 marks

Discuss the changing nature of structure of political elites.

"Instead of promoting equality in society, the present system of - education itself has contributed to increased socio-economic disparities." Comment.

20 marks

Discuss recent trends in the structure of migration.

20 marks

Discuss different forms of deprivation associated with slums.

Bring out the various issues involved in Dalit movements in India.

20 marks

Critically examine the dialectics between 'development and environment'.

20 marks

Discuss the changing nature of Industrial working class.

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Europe was the first and the only place where modernity emerged. Comment.

Do you think ethnomethodology helps us in getting reliable and valid data? Justify your answer.

Discuss the challenges involved in collecting data through census method.

Explain whether Durkheim's theory of Division of Labour is relevant in the present day context.

Critically examine Max Weber's theory of Social Stratification.

From the viewpoint of growing importance of multidisciplinarity, how do you relate sociology to other social sciences?

20 marks

How far are sociologists justified in using positivist approach to understand social reality? Explain with suitable illustrations.

20 marks

How is sociology related to common sense?

How do qualitative and quantitative methods supplement each other in sociological enquiry?

20 marks

Critically examine the dialectics involved in each mode of production as propounded by Karl Marx.

20 marks

Do you agree with Max Weber's idea that bureaucracy has the potential to become an iron cage? Justify your answer.

Explain the concept of social mobility. Describe with suitable illustrations how education and social mobility are related to each other.

20 marks

How has the idea of 'Work From Home' forced us to redefine the formal and informal organisation of work?

20 marks

With suitable examples, explain how conformity and deviance coexist in a society as propounded by R.K. Merton.

Explain the emerging challenges in establishing gender equality in the informal sector.

Critically examine the relevance of Vilfredo Pareto's theory of Circulation of Elites in the present scenario.

Critically compare the views of E.B. Tylor and Max Muller on Religion.

What is cult? Explain the growth of cults in the contemporary world.

Do you think Talcott Parsons gave an adequate theory of social change? Justify your answer.

Elucidate the main problems and challenges faced by the migrant labourers in the recent 'Lockdown period'.

20 marks

Explain how political parties and pressure groups are dialectically related to each other in terms of achieving their goals.

20 marks

Give your comments on the growth of religious revivalism in the present day context.

Explain how the pattern of patriarchy is being altered in a family and at the workplace in the present context.

20 marks

Critically examine the contribution of dependency theories in understanding the present global scenario.

20 marks

Explain the growing salience of ethnicity in the contemporary world with illustrations.

Discuss the changing nature of kinship relations in the contemporary world.

20 marks

Describe the role of Science and Technology in enabling us to face the challenges triggered by the COVID- 9 pandemic.

20 marks

Highlight the roles and functions of civil society in a democratic system.

Write short answers, with a sociological perspective, of the following questions

Caste system studies in India have been dominated by the "book-view" initially. How did the entry of "field-view" bring about a balance in the study of Indian caste system? Discuss. amie

What does Dr. 8. R. Ambedkar mean by the concept of "Annihilation of caste"?

Discuss different forms of kinship system in India.

Critically examine briefly the phrase "Little Republics" as used to denote India's villages.

Caste-like formations are present in Non-Hindu religious communities as well. Discuss with examples.

10 marks

What is identity politics? Discuss the main trends in Dalit movements in India.

20 marks

Is Indian society moving from "Hierarchy" towards "differentiation"? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

20 marks

Discuss the salient features of 'new middle class' in India.

10 marks

Discuss in detail the major contribution of Prof. Yogendra Singh in theorizing India's modernization.

20 marks

Examine the factors responsible for the rural unrest in contemporary India.

20 marks

Discuss the changing dimensions of family structure in urban India.

10 marks

What are the sociological reasons and implication of "reverse migration" during; the recent pandemic in India?

20 marks

Discuss the main features of the debate between G. S. Ghurye and V. Elwin on tribal development.

20 marks

What are the various forms of untouchability in India? Critically examine.

Analyze the idea of developmental planning in India.

10 marks

Comment on the role of co-operatives in rural development.

10 marks

Urban slums are sites of social exclusion — explain.

10 marks

Does regionalism essentially lead to decentralization of power? Substantiate your answer with relevant examples.

10 marks

Discuss the role of technology in agrarian change in India.

Explain the sociological significance of the New Education Policy and its thrust on vocationalization and skill development.

20 marks

Is 'ageing' an emerging issue in Indian society? Discuss the major problems of the old age people in India.

20 marks

Underline the socio-cultural factors responsible for India's skewed sex-ratio.

The problem of displacement is inherent in the idea of development. Analyze the statement critically.

20 marks

Rising 'ethnocentricism' is leading to conflict in our society. Assess this statement with appropriate reasons.

20 marks

Is social democracy a precondition for political democracy? Comment.

10 marks

Discuss the role of social media in communal polarisation. Suggest ways to combat it.

20 marks

Urban settlements in India tend to replicate its rural caste-kinship imprints. Discuss the main reasons.

20 marks

Does "economic empowerment" automatically bring about "substantive empowerment" for women? Briefly describe the main issues in women empowerment in India.

10 marks

How did the intellectual forces lead to the emergence of sociology? Discuss.

Is sociology a value-free science? Discuss.

Methodology is a system of rules, principles and procedures, which forms scientific investigation. Comment.

Ideal Types' of Max Weber are mental constructs, they do not correspond to the reality. Give your views.

Analyse the relevance of 'Pattern variables' in the study of social change.

What are the reactions of R.K. Merton to the functionalism of social anthropologists? Bring out the limitations of latent functions.

20 marks

How are Hierarchy and Exclusion the major impediments in the transformation of societies? Discuss.

20 marks

Explain democracy as an order of society. What are the factors preventing people's participation in politics?

Capitalism has brought increasing informalisation of work in society. Substantiate your answer.

20 marks

Critically analyse Durkheim's views on elementary forms of religious life and role of religion. Also discuss the consequences of religious revivalism in contemporary society.

20 marks

Discuss the consequences of Across Region marriage on kinship system in modern Indian society.

Is humanity at the mercy of Nature, Science and Technology? Comment in the light of pandemic situation.

20 marks

According to Durkheim, "The major function of education is the transmission of society's norms and values." Discuss.

20 marks

Critically assess social mobility in closed and open systems.

In the context of globalisation, has the scope of sociology been changing in India? Comment.

Discuss the importance and sources of hypothesis in social research.

What are the problems in observing social facts in Durkheim's views?

State the reasons for the various religious beliefs and practices in Does societies.

Does the institution of marriage continue to be sacred in Indian society? Comment.

Discuss the new labour codes and their impact on formal and informal labour in India.

20 marks

According to Mills, "Elites rule in institutional terms rather than psychological terms." Comment.

20 marks

Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of social survey method in social research.

Technology has accelerated the process of development and dependency. Discuss.

20 marks

Phenomenological perspectives in sociology reject many of the assumptions of positivism. Comment.

20 marks

Critically assess the Marxian theory of 'Alienation'.

How does Marx view social conflict as an essential element in social change?

20 marks

What is the impact of gender division of labour on the development of society?

20 marks

BITE Examine how social movements come to an end. Illustrate with examples.

Elaborate A. R. Desai's perspective to the study of Indian society.

"Banning practice of 'Sati' is attributed to annihilation of a major social evil in colonial India." Comment.

How do you justify Dumont's deliberate stress on ideology that produced intellectualized account of Indian society?

Explain the definitional problems concerning the tribal communities in India.

Father "Secularism was an outcome of 20th century humanistic radicalism." Comment on this statement.

"Indian caste system is unique and has been unhealthy for the growth of sociology of India." How far do you agree with this view?

20 marks

Discuss Whitehead's contention that caste has potential to displace class and colonial contradiction.

20 marks

"Indian rural society is a faction-ridden society." Discuss.

10 marks

Examine the colonial policy of segregation of tribes under the Government of India Act, 1935.

20 marks

Discuss the dynamics of 'migrant workers' in India in the context of Corona pandemic.

20 marks

How does Andre Beteille justify 'middle class in India'?

10 marks

TASTE Discuss the conceptual issues about lineage and descent in India. Give suitable illustrations.

20 marks

Analyze household dimensions of family in India.

20 marks

Write a note on 'cultural pluralism' in multi-religious society like India.

10 marks

Point out the benefits of 'green chemistry' for agrarian transformation in India.

Analyze the issues related to the citizenship in contemporary India. Give suitable illustrations.

Give an account of the consequences and remedies of chronic malnutrition in India.

How does the New Education Policy, 2020 aim to eradicate disparities in the system of education in India?

What do you understand by democratic federalism? How does it promote decentralization of power in India?

Discuss in detail the main issues of development planning in mixed economy like India.

20 marks

Do you think MSP (Minimum Support Price) Scheme for agricultural produce can help in rural development? Elaborate your response with suitable examples.

20 marks

How can skill development programme induce social change? Illustrate.

10 marks

Elaborate the causes, consequences and other concerns of growth of urban settlements in India.

20 marks

Evaluate the nature and scope of anthropogenic influence on climate in India and also analyze the environmental movements arising out of it.

20 marks

Are the contemporary farmers' movements in India changing their course? Discuss.

10 marks

Colonial administrators helped to construct the very traditionalism which marked the Indian society as 'backward'. Comment critically.

20 marks

What were the salient features of the India's Population Policy (2000)? How far its goals have been achieved?

20 marks

Point out the main causes of 'child labour' in India. How far the State policies have succeeded in its elimination?

10 marks

Arts Discuss the historical antecedents of the emergence of Sociology as a discipline.

10 marks

Davis and Moore made it clear that social stratification is a functional. necessity and also an unconscious device. Discuss.

10 marks

What is the Marxist concept of 'fetishism of commodities'?

10 marks

Present a sociological review on the 'new middle-class'.

10 marks

Explain the probability sampling strategies with examples.

10 marks

According to Mead, "We play a key role in our own socialisation."; Explain.

20 marks

Bring out the significance of Ethnography in social research.

20 marks

What is 'reserve army of labour'? Present the position of feminist scholars on this.

10 marks

Discuss the importance of interpretative understanding of social phenomena and explain its limitations.

20 marks

Are all world religions patriarchal? Substantiate your answer with examples.

20 marks

What, according to Merton, is the difference between 'unanticipated consequences' and 'latent functions'? Give examples to elaborate.

10 marks

Modernisation presupposes class society; however caste, ethnicity and race are still predominant. Explain.

20 marks

Compare and contrast the contributions of Marx and Weber on social stratification in capitalist society.

20 marks

What, according to Irawati Karve, are the major differences between North Indian and South Indian Kinship systems?

10 marks

Differentiate between 'Life-chances' and Life-style' with suitable examples.

10 marks

Discuss the issues of access and exclusion in higher education in India.

10 marks

What is civil society? Present a note on civil society engagement with science and technology policy in India.

10 marks

How well do you think Tonnies, Durkheim, Weber and Marx predicted the character of modern society? Critique.

10 marks

Why is gender a dimension of social stratification? How does gender intersect other dimensions of inequality based on caste, class, race and ethnicity?

20 marks

What are the theoretical models of societal power? Which one of them is most applicable in advanced industrial societies?

20 marks

What is affirmative action? Substantiate theoretical positions on affirmative actions with examples.

10 marks

What is 'informal labour'? Discuss the need for and challenges in regulating informal labour in the post-industrial society.

20 marks

Feminist scholars argue that 'New media' is masculine and hence reinforces structural hierarchies rather than reconfiguring them. Comment.

20 marks

Discuss the concept of circulation of elite.

10 marks

In the light of judicial intervention on 'Live-in relationships', discuss the future of marriage and family in India.

20 marks

How, according to Merton, are deviant subcultures generated?

20 marks

How is terrorism a new form of asymmetrical warfare? What are some of the challenges in trying to win the war on terrorism?

10 marks

Elaborate Srinivas's views on religion and society among the Coorgs.

Illustrate the contributions of the Tebhaga Movement to the peasants struggle in India.

Examine the changing initiatives of the land tenure system in India.

Write a note on Ghurye's conception of caste in India.

Comment on the growing assertion of tribal community for autonomy in India.

Critically examine Dube's contributions to the study of Indian villages.

20 marks

What is caste politics? Substantiate your answer with examples of how identities are defined by caste dynamics.

20 marks

Do you think that the Indian saints have brought about social reform and awareness in Indian society? Explain.

10 marks

What is ethno-nationalism? Examine the critical factors responsible for tribal discontent in India.

20 marks

Is industrial development in India a bane or a boon to agrarian class structure? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.

20 marks

Define patriarchy. Does it have bearings on women's entitlement in Indian family system? Explain.

20 marks

How do you understand the 'minority' question? Examine the violence and discrimination against the religious minorities in India.

20 marks

What do you understand by LGBTQ? Comment on the issues concerning their marriage rights.

10 marks

Comment on the critical issues of commercialization of higher education in India.

Discuss the challenges in implementing the Rural Development Programmes in India.

Elaborate urbanism as a way of life in India.

Comment on the changing democratic profile of India.

Elucidate the concerns of growing urban displacement dynamics in India.

Examine the importance of Development Planning in Indian Mixed Economy, and analyze its problems and prospects.

20 marks

Highlight the main features of the 'Inter-linking of Rivers' project in India. What could be its probable advantages to Indian agriculture?

20 marks

Has reduction of green cover affected ecological degradation leading to global warming? Elaborate your answer with illustration.

10 marks

Do you think that 'demonetization' has accelerated the economic growth in India? How do you understand the informalization of labour, underemployment and gender discrimination in this context?

20 marks

Discuss the implications of 'Swachha Bharat Abhiyan'. Do you think that civil society has a role to play here? Substantiate your answer with examples.

20 marks

Do you agree that social movements are caused by opportunity structures that are generated by media?

10 marks

Why has 'active aging' become a glocal goal? Do you agree that the role of elderly care-giving is disproportionately gendered in developing countries?

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

What is 'social security'? Examine recent security measures adopted by the Government in India.

10 marks

The focal point of Sociology rests on interaction. How do you distinguish it from common sense?

10 marks

Distinguish between fact and value in Weber's Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism.

Do you think 'T and 'Me' are central terms in Mead's work?

10 marks

What is the difference between natural and social inequality? Give examples from caste and class dimensions.

10 marks

What are the new forms of family in developed societies? Discuss.

Explain Durkheim's basic arguments on suicide. Can you analyse high; suicide rates of contemporary Indian society with Durkheim's theory?

20 marks

Evaluate if social stratification is functional for society.

10 marks

Does collapse of functionalism and bankruptcy of Marxism coincide with the rupture of modernity? Discuss.

20 marks

Define patriarchy. How does patriarchy manifest in interpersonal relations?

20 marks

What is the difference between anomie in Merton and Durkheim?

According to Marx, how are human beings alienated from their human potential and what does he suggest to change this?

20 marks

Schooling does not ensure upward mobility of all members of the society. Discuss with reference to class societies.

20 marks

Discuss the challenges thrown by religious revivalism to a secular nation-state.

Is the theory of cultural lag valid in present times? Discuss.

10 marks

Are social movements primordial in means and progressive in agenda? Explain.

10 marks

Does scientific method make Sociology a science? Dlustrate your answer with Durkheim's method.

10 marks

Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative techniques of data collection with suitable examples from Indian society.

10 marks

Is social mobility possible in closed systems of stratification 7 Ulustrate from research work.

10 marks

Discuss the nature of social organisation of work in capitalist society with reference to the 'Limits of the working day'.

20 marks

Distinguish between family and household with reference to the concept; of development of the household.

20 marks

Explain with examples, the explanatory and exploratory designs of social research.

Hew can Parsons' AGIL framework be used to analyse key problems in a society? Discuss.

20 marks

What is labour commitment? Discuss it with reference to studies of manufacturing industry.

20 marks

What, according to Pareto, are the basic characteristics of elites?

"The sociological imagination enables us to grasp history and biography and the relationship between the two in a society." — C.W. Mills. Explain,

20 marks

What are sects? Discuss their role in multi-religious societies with empirical examples.

20 marks

In what way did Durkheim perceive religion as functional to society?

Give a critical analysis of Andre Beteille's study of Tanjore village.

Media is the fourth pillar of democracy. Discuss.

Write a note on the changing roles of middle-class women in India.

Discuss the growth of religious sects in India.

Examine sociological dynamics of Champaran Peasant Movement in colonial Tricia.

20 marks

How do the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission /(200h-—2006) ensure food and nutrition security for the Indian masses?

10 marks

What do you understand by discrete castes and muddled hierarchies? Substantiate your answer with suitable illustrations.

20 marks

Discuss development-induced displacement in the context of tribal uprising in India. Substantiate your answer with any one detailed illustration from India.

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institutions of marriage and family.

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How has the New Economic Policy affected the lifestyle and life-chances of new middle class in India?

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Write a critical narrative on the concerns of religious minorities in India.

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Discuss the issues relating to the entitlement of transgender in Indian society.

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Elaborate the concept of constitutional morality as given by B. R. Ambedkar.

Construct a sociological narrative on the increasing trend of child abuse in India.

Explain the dynamics of neo-farmers' movement in contemporary India.

Assess the role of the State in promoting education of girl child.

Elaborate the 'Me Too' Movement and its impact in India.

How do you relate the growth of development of metropolis and its impact on the mental and social life of people in India?

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Has 'Green Revolution' led to the formation of new power elite in rural India? Elaborate your answer.

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Write a note on Basic Services to Urban Poor (BSUP) and Integrated Housing and Slum Development (IHSD) programmes provided for the urban poor.

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Has caste system hindered democracy and adult franchise in India? Discuss.

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Elaborate various forms of Dalit assertions in contemporary India. What are its implications on the Indian political system?

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With increase in education and economic development is Indian society becoming more secular?

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What are the issues relating to male migration and its impact on birthrate? Does it necessarily result in skewed sex ratio?

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Western patriarchy which surrenders feminine principles is the new development project in India. De you agree with this view?

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Assess the impact of ban on Triple Talak' on marriage and divorce among the Muslim community in. India.

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Explain how sociology has emerged as a distinct discipline based on rationality and scientific temper.

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Examine ethnomethodological and phenomenological perspectives as critique of. positivism.

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Illustrate with example the significance of variables in sociological research.

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Critically analyse Talcott Parsons' conception of "Pattern Variables'.

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Can we equate 'poverty' with 'poor living'? Elaborate your answer.

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Discuss the changing equations of discipline of sociology with other social sciences.

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Examine the basic postulates of positivism and post-positivism.

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Elaborate the main tenets of interpretative perspective in sociology.

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Discuss distinct sociological method adopted by Emile Durkheim in his study of 'suicide'.

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Analyse Marxian conception of historical materialism as a critique of Hegelian

Examine epistemological foundations of qualitative methods of social research.

What is Weberian critique of Marxist notion of social stratification?

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Examine gender, ethnicity and race as major dimensions of social stratification.

How can one resolve the issue of reliability and validity in the context of sociological research on inequality?

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What do you understand by 'informalisation of labour'? Write your answer with special reference to India.

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Discuss the changing interface between state and civil society in post-independent India.

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Give an assessment of Durkheimian notion of 'sacred' and 'profane' in sociology of religion.

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Examine 'patriarchal bargain' as gendered division of work in contemporary India.

Assess the role of mass media as an agent of social change.

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Trace the changing nature of organisation of work in capitalist society over the years.

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ere Alisa What is new in 'new social movements'? Elaborate your answer with special reference to India.

Examine the dynamics of pressure groups in multi-party political system.

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Examine the relationship between the contemporary trends in marriage and changing forms of family.

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Discuss the regional variations of kinship system in Indian society.

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Problematise the concept of secularism in the present context.

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Examine any two theories of social change in detail.

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Critically analyse the role of science and technology in bringing about social change.

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Elaborate on various types of religious practices: prevalent in Indian society.

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Write short answers with a sociological perspective on the following,

Write a critique of the structural and functional perspective used by M.N. Srinivas in the understanding of Indian society.

Which is more significant, the principle of 'hierarchy' or the principle of 'difference', in intercaste relations in the present day?

What are the distinct features of Islam as practised in India, and how have they changed over time?

How have the struggles against untouchability changed their forms and perspectives from Gandhian to Ambedkarite positions?

Write a short note on 'changing means of production and increased rural poverty.

The main objectives of socio-religious movements during the colonial rule in India were reforming and synthesizing Hinduism. Write on any two such important movements.

Discuss Yogendra Singh's thesis on Modernisation of Indian Tradition, and evaluate its applicability in the present day context.

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What are the changes in the cultural and structural aspects of the caste system since independence?

Indebtedness is one of the serious issues leading to farmers' suicides. Discuss reasons and suggest solutions.

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Clarify the distinction between 'household' and 'family' and evaluate whether joint families have completely disintegrated.

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Compare the North Indian Kinship System with the South Indian Kinship System.

Explain the concepts of 'dominant caste' and 'vote bank', giving examples from specific regions.

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What is the nature of religious change among tribal communities? Illustrate with two examples from colonial-and post independence times.

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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.

Write short answers with a sociological perspective on the following,

What are the reasons for the escalation of violence against women in the public domain?

Write a note on Education and Equality in India.

Give an account of the problems relating to the "creamy layer".

Do you agree that the issue of child labour raises questions about and beyond the informal sector? Give reasons.

What are the emerging concerns on women's reproductive health?

Discuss some of the striking issues of development induced imbalances that need urgent attention.

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Examine the impact of heritage tourism on urban socio-spatial patterns in India.

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What are the causes and solutions for the low female sex-ratio in the DEMARU States of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and Gujarat?

Despite gains from the women's movement and state policy of women empowerment, gender equality is far from achieved. Identify two major challenges that prevent this goal from being reached.

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To what extent does nation building depend on strengthening of pluralities in Indian society?

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Explain the issues relating to ethnicity and sub-ethnicity.

What is Cultural Revivalism? Give some examples from performing arts, language dissemination and arts and crafts in recent times.

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What, according to you, are the two fundamental axes of social discrimination in Indian society? Are they changing?

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Why have we started using another category of tribes called the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)? Why are they so called?

i "Sociology is pre-eminently study of modern societies." Discuss.

What is 'value-free sociology'? Clarify.

Analyze the importance of qualitative method in social research.

Evaluate Marx's ideas on mode of production.

"Vertical mobility brings structural change even in a closed social system." Comment.

Elucidate the basic premises of Davis' structural-functional theory of social stratification. How far is it relevant in understanding contemporary Indian society?

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Describe the functional prerequisites of social system as given by Talcott Parsons. Examine in the context of a university as a social system.

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Is sociology common sense? Give reasons in support of your argument.

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Analyze the manifest and latent functions of 'security of the tenure of bureaucrats' in the light of Merton's theory.

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Describe the basic postulates of scientific method. How far are these followed in sociological research?

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"Hypothesis is a statement of the relationship between two or more variables." Elucidate by giving example of poverty and illiteracy.

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Examine Max Weber's method of maintaining objectivity in social research.

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"Participant observation is the most effective tool for collecting facts." Comment.

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Discuss the relationship between poverty and social exclusion.

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Discuss the importance of 'power elite' in democracy.

Is religion playing an important role in increasing fundamentalism? Give reasons for your answer.

To what extent is patriarchy a cause for the problems of women? Discuss.

"Social conflict is both a cause and a consequence of social change." Explain.

"Globalization has pushed the labour into informal organization of work."

"Social change can be brought about through development." Illustrate from the contemporary situation of India.

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Examine the role of protest movements in changing the status of Dalits in India.

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"Religious pluralism is the order of present-day societies." Explain by giving suitable examples.

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Discuss the contemporary trends in family as a response to social change in modern society.

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To what extent revolution replaces the existing order of society? Discuss.

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"Bducation is a major source of social mobility in contemporary society." Explain.

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How is Durkheim's theory of religion different from Max Weber's theory of religion?

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Distinguish between family and household as sociological concepts.

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Significance of Village Studies in Indian Sociology

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Isolationism' as a dominant feature of colonial tribal policy

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Anti-Brahmanical movements during the colonial period

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Patriarchy as a form of dominance

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

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

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

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

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

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Comment on the increasing significance of caste in politics.

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

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

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

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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for rural development

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Different forms of Dalit assertion

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Empowerment through 'Right to Education

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Differential sex-ratio and its implications

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

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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..

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

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

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

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

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Examine the impact of industrialization and urbanization on family structure.

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How is ageing becoming an emerging issue in Indian society?