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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
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.
SociologySocial Issues
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What does Dr. B. R. Ambedkar mean by the concept of "Annihilation of caste"?
SociologyPolitical Science
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss different forms of kinship system in India.
SociologyAnthropology
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Critically examine briefly the phrase "Little Republics" as used to denote India's villages.
SociologyPolitical Science
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Caste-like formations are present in Non-Hindu religious communities as well. Discuss with examples.
SociologyReligious Studies
6
20 Marksmedium
What is identity politics? Discuss the main trends in Dalit movements in India.
SociologyPolitical Science
7
20 Marksmedium
Is Indian society moving from "Hierarchy” towards "differentiation"? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.
SociologySocial Change
8
10 Marksmedium
Discuss the salient features of 'new middle class' in India.
SociologyEconomics
9
20 Markshard
Discuss in detail the major contribution of Prof. Yogendra Singh in theorizing India's modernization.
SociologySocial Change
10
20 Marksmedium
Examine the factors responsible for the rural unrest in contemporary India.
SociologyPolitical Science
11
10 Marksmedium
Discuss the changing dimensions of family structure in urban India.
SociologyFamily Studies
12
20 Marksmedium
What are the sociological reasons and implication of “reverse migration" during the recent pandemic in India?
SociologyEconomics
13
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the main features of the debate between G. S. Ghurye and V. Elwin on tribal development.
SociologyAnthropology
14
10 Marksmedium
What are the various forms of untouchability in India? Critically examine.
SociologySocial Issues
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Analyze the idea of developmental planning in India.
SociologyEconomics
16
10 Marks150 Wordseasy
Comment on the role of co-operatives in rural development.
SociologyEconomics
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Urban slums are sites of social exclusion – explain.
SociologyUrban Studies
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Does regionalism essentially lead to decentralization of power? Substantiate your answer with relevant examples.
SociologyPolitical Science
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the role of technology in agrarian change in India.
SociologyEconomics
20
20 Marksmedium
Explain the sociological significance of the New Education Policy and its thrust on vocationalization and skill development.
SociologyEducation
21
20 Marksmedium
Is 'ageing' an emerging issue in Indian society? Discuss the major problems of the old age people in India.
SociologyDemography
22
10 Marksmedium
Underline the socio-cultural factors responsible for India's skewed sex-ratio.
SociologyGender Studies
23
20 Marksmedium
The problem of displacement is inherent in the idea of development. Analyze the statement critically.
SociologyEconomics
24
20 Marksmedium
Rising 'ethnocentricism' is leading to conflict in our society. Assess this statement with appropriate reasons.
SociologyPolitical Science
25
10 Marksmedium
Is social democracy a precondition for political democracy? Comment.
SociologyPolitical Science
26
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the role of social media in communal polarisation. Suggest ways to combat it.
SociologyPolitical Science
27
20 Marksmedium
Urban settlements in India tend to replicate its rural caste-kinship imprints. Discuss the main reasons.
SociologyUrban Studies
28
10 Marksmedium
Does “economic empowerment" automatically bring about “substantive empowerment" for women? Briefly describe the main issues in women empowerment in India.
SociologyGender Studies