UPSC Sociology Optional Paper 2 2016 PYQ

Section a · Q1(a) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Salient features of A.R. Desai's Marxist Sociology

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q1(b) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Significance of Village Studies in Indian Sociology

Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

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Section c · Q1(c) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

'Isolationism' as a dominant feature of colonial tribal policy

Tribal communities in India

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Section d · Q1(d) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Anti-Brahmanical movements during the colonial period

Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

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Section e · Q1(e) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Patriarchy as a form of dominance.

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section a · Q2(a) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

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

Caste System

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Section b · Q2(b) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

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

Caste System

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Section c · Q2(c) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

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

Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

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Section a · Q3(a) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

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

Systems of Kinship in India

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Section b · Q3(b) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

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

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section c · Q3(c) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Comment on the increasing significance of caste in politics.

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section a · Q4(a) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Privatization of education and increasing inequalities

Challenges of Social Transformation

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Section b · Q4(b) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for rural development

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section c · Q4(c) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Different forms of Dalit assertion

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section d · Q4(d) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Empowerment through 'Right to Education'

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section e · Q4(e) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Differential sex-ratio and its implications.

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section a · Q5(a) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

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

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section b · Q5(b) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

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

Challenges of Social Transformation

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Section c · Q5(c) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the various forms of environmental movements waged in india. ·.

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section a · Q6(a) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

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

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

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Section b · Q6(b) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

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

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

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Section c · Q6(c) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

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

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section a · Q7(a) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

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

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q7(b) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Examine the impact of industrialization and urbanization on family structure.

Systems of Kinship in India

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Section c · Q7(c) · UPSC 2016 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

How is ageing becoming an emerging issue in Indian society ?

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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