UPSC Mains SOCIOLOGY-PAPER-II 2013

26 Questions • 370 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
André Béteille's definition of class.
SociologySocial Stratification
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M.N. Srinivas's concept of westernisation.
SociologySocial Change
3
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Satya Sodhak movement of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.
HistorySocial Reform
4
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Classes in agrarian society in India.
SociologyRural Development
5
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Other Backward Classes.
PolitySocial Justice
6
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What are the features that distinguish tribes from the rest of the population ?
SociologyAnthropology
7
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Write a note on ethnicity and integration in the context of tribes.
SociologyAnthropology
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How does the new Forest Act affect tribals ?
EnvironmentPolity
9
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What are the main features of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's views on annihilation of caste ?
HistoryPolity
10
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Distinguish between formal and informal sectors in India.
EconomyDevelopment
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Examine the influence of industrialisation on caste.
SociologyEconomy
12
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Discuss the salient features of Indian middle class.
SociologyEconomy
13
10 Marks100 Wordsmedium
Five Year Plans.
EconomyHistory
14
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
EconomySocial Welfare
15
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Green Revolution.
EconomyAgriculture
16
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Child Labour.
Social IssuesEconomy
17
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Sex Ratio.
Social IssuesDemographics
18
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Bring out the main features of farmers' movements in Modern India.
HistoryPolity
19
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Discuss the sociological aspects of movements for separate States.
SociologyPolity
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Explain the inter-linkages between poverty, deprivation and inequality.
EconomySocial Issues
21
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Write an analytical note on slums in cities.
Urban DevelopmentSocial Issues
22
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Discuss the problems of working women in India.
Social IssuesEconomy
23
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What are the main causes of female mortality in India ?
Social IssuesHealth
24
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Analyse the role of communalism in undermining democracy in India.
PolitySocial Issues
25
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What is the Dalit movement ? Examine the issues highlighted by it.
HistorySocial Issues
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Discuss the salient features of right to education.
PolityEducation