Challenges of Social Transformation

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Challenges of Social Transformation: Crisis of development: displacement, environmental problems and sustainability; Poverty, deprivation and inequalities; Violence against women; Caste conflicts; Ethnic conflicts, communalism, religious revivalism; Illiteracy and disparities in education.

2025

Section c · 1. · Paper Q6(c) · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

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

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Section a · 2. · Paper Q8(a) · 2025 · 20 marks · Solution

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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Section b · 3. · Paper Q8(b) · 2025 · 20 marks · Solution

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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2024

Section b · 4. · Paper Q6(b) · 2024 · 20 marks · Solution

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

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Section b · 5. · Paper Q7(b) · 2024 · 20 marks · Solution

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

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2023

Section a · 6. · Paper Q5(a) · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution

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

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2022

Section a · 7. · Paper Q7(a) · 2022 · 20 marks · Solution

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

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2020

Section d · 8. · Paper Q5(d) · 2020 · 10 marks · Solution

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

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2019

Section d · 9. · Paper Q1(d) · 2019 · 10 marks · Solution

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

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Section b · 10. · Paper Q8(b) · 2019 · 20 marks · Solution

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

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2018

Section b · 11. · Paper Q3(b) · 2018 · 15 marks · Solution

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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2017

Section a · 12. · Paper Q5(a) · 2017 · 10 marks · Solution

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

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2016

Section a · 13. · Paper Q4(a) · 2016 · 10 marks · Solution

Privatization of education and increasing inequalities

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Section b · 14. · Paper Q5(b) · 2016 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the emerging forms of 'inequalities' and 'acute poverty' as major challenges of social transformation in India.

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2015

Section b · 15. · Paper Q6(b) · 2015 · 15 marks · Solution

What are the major concerns of ethnic identity and religious identity in India?

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Section c · 16. · Paper Q6(c) · 2015 · 15 marks · Solution

How serious is the problem of trafficking against women and children in India?

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