UPSC Sociology Optional Paper 2 2017 PYQ

Section a · Q1(a) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Write a critique of the structural and functional perspective used by M.N. Srinivas in the understanding of Indian society

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q1(b) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Which is more significant, the principle of 'hierarchy' or the principal of difference; in inter caste relations in the present day ?

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section c · Q1(c) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What are the distinct features of islam as practised in India, and how have they changed over time ?

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section d · Q1(d) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

How have the struggles against untouchability changed their forms and perspective from Gandhian to Ambedkarite positions?

Caste System

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Section e · Q1(e) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Write a short note a changing means of production and increased rural poverty

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section a · Q2(a) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

The main objective of socio- religious movement during the colonial rule in India were reforming and synthesizing Hinduism. Write any two such important movements

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section b · Q2(b) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Discuss Yogendra singh's thesis on Modernization of Indian Tradition. And evaluate its applicability in the present day context

Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

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Section c · Q2(c) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What are the changes in the cultural and structural aspects of the caste system since independence?

Caste System

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Section a · Q3(a) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Indebtedness is one of the serious issues leading to farmers suicides Discuss reasons and suggest solutions

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q3(b) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Clarify the distinction between "household" and "family" and evaluate Whether joint families have completely disintegrated

Systems of Kinship in India

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Section c · Q3(c) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Compare the north Indian kinship System with the South Indian kinship system

Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

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Section a · Q4(a) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Explain the concepts of dominant caste' and ' vote ' bank giving examples from specific regions

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q4(b) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

What is the nature of religious change among tribal communities ? Illustrate with two examples from colonial and post independence times

Tribal communities in India

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Section c · Q4(c) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Compare the pressing problems of a dalit poor family living in an urban slum with a similar type of family living in a rural setting

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section a · Q5(a) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

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

Challenges of Social Transformation

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Section b · Q5(b) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Write a note on Education and equality in India.

Visions of Social Change in India

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Section c · Q5(c) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Give an account of the problems relating to the "creamy layer".

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section d · Q5(d) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Do you agree that the issue of child labour raises questions about and beyond the informal sector ? Give reasons.

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

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Section e · Q5(e) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What are the Emerging concerns on women's reproductive health ?

Population Dynamics

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Section a · Q6(a) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Discuss some of the striking issues of development induced imbalances that need urgent attention

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q6(b) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Examine the impact of heritage tourism on urban socio-spatial patterns in India

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

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Section c · Q6(c) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What are the causes and solutions for the low female sex-ratio in the DEMARU States of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, and Gujarat ?

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section a · Q7(a) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Despite gains from the women's gender movement and states policy of women empowerment, gender equality is far from achieved. Identify two major challenges the prevent this goal from being reached

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section b · Q7(b) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

To what extent does nation building depends on strengthening of pluralities in Indian society?

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section c · Q7(c) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Explain the issue relating to ethnicity and sub-ethnicity

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section a · Q8(a) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

What is cultural Revivalism ? Give some examples from performing arts , language dissemination and arts crafts in recent times

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q8(b) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

What, according to you are the two fundamental axes of social discrimination in Indian society ? Are they changing ?

Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

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Section c · Q8(c) · UPSC 2017 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Why have we started using another category of tribes called the Particularly Vulnerable Groups (PVTGs) Why are they so called ?

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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