UPSC Mains SOCIOLOGY-PAPER-II 2022

28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

1
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Elaborate on M.N. Srinivas's structural-functionalist approach to the study of Indian society.
SociologyIndian Society
2
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Do you agree that the agrarian class structure in India is changing ? Justify your answer with illustrations.
EconomySociologyAgriculture
3
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Elucidate the challenges of integration for tribal communities in India.
SociologyIndian SocietyGovernance
4
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
In the context of the changing Indian society, how do you view Andre Beteille's conceptions of harmonic and disharmonic social structures ?
SociologyIndian Society
5
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain Leela Dube's concept of "Seed and Earth".
SociologyGender StudiesIndian Society
6
20 Marksmedium
Critically examine G.S. Ghurye's Indological approach to the understanding of Indian society.
SociologyIndian SocietyHistory
7
20 Marksmedium
Elaborate on the changing nature of caste system with suitable illustrations.
SociologyIndian Society
8
10 Marksmedium
Discuss the problems of religious minorities in India and suggest measures to solve them.
SociologyIndian SocietyPolitics
9
20 Marksmedium
Critically examine Yogendra Singh's thesis on 'Modernisation of Indian Tradition'.
SociologyIndian Society
10
20 Marksmedium
Discuss the material basis of patriarchy as an ideological system.
SociologyGender Studies
11
10 Marksmedium
Explain different forms of untouchability in India.
SociologyIndian Society
12
20 Marksmedium
Examine the social background of growth of Indian nationalism.
HistorySociologyIndian Society
13
20 Marksmedium
Explain how land reforms brought about desired agrarian transformation.
EconomyAgricultureIndian Society
14
10 Marksmedium
Discuss the challenges during village studies in India.
SociologyResearch Methodology
15
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss law as an important instrument for women's empowerment.
SociologyGender StudiesLaw
16
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Examine different understandings of secularisation in India.
SociologyPolitical ScienceIndian Society
17
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
How do you view the growth of informal sector in India?
EconomyLabor Studies
18
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss the role of pressure groups in strengthening democracy.
Political ScienceIndian Society
19
10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
What role do co-operatives play in poverty alleviation in rural India?
EconomyRural Development
20
20 Marksmedium
Examine whether rural bondage still continues to be a social reality. Give your argument.
SociologyIndian SocietyEconomy
21
20 Marksmedium
Define ethnicity. Discuss the factors responsible for the growth of ethnic movements in India.
SociologyIndian SocietyPolitics
22
10 Marksmedium
Discuss the changing nature of structure of political elites.
Political ScienceIndian Society
23
20 Marksmedium
Instead of promoting equality in society, the present system of education itself has contributed to increased socio-economic disparities." Comment.
SociologyEducationIndian Society
24
20 Marksmedium
Discuss recent trends in the structure of migration.
SociologyDemographyEconomy
25
10 Marksmedium
Discuss different forms of deprivation associated with slums.
SociologyUrban StudiesPoverty
26
20 Marksmedium
Bring out the various issues involved in Dalit movements in India.
SociologyIndian SocietyPolitics
27
20 Marksmedium
Critically examine the dialectics between 'development and environment'.
EnvironmentEconomySustainable Development
28
10 Marksmedium
Discuss the changing nature of Industrial working class.
SociologyLabor StudiesEconomy