UPSC Sociology Optional Paper 2 2019 PYQ

Section a · Q1(a) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Elaborate Srinivas's views on religion and society among the Coorgs

Religion and Society

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Section b · Q1(b) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Illustrate the contribution of the Tebhaga Movement to the peasants struggle in India

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section c · Q1(c) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Examine the changing initiatives of the land tenure system in India

Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

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Section d · Q1(d) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

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

Challenges of Social Transformation

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Section e · Q1(e) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Comment on the growing assertion of tribal community for autonomy in India

Tribal communities in India

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Section a · Q2(a) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Critically examine Dube's contributions to the study of Indian villages

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q2(b) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

What is caste politics? Substantiate your answer with examples of how identities are defined by caste dynamics

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section c · Q2(c) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Do you think that the Indian saints have brought about social reform and awareness in Indian society? Explain

Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

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Section a · Q3(a) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

What is ethno-nationalism? Examine the critical factors responsible for tribal discontent in India

Tribal communities in India

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Section b · Q3(b) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Is industrial development in India a bane or a born to agrarian class structure ? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples

Social Classes in India

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Section c · Q3(c) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Give an account of Ranajit Guha's approach in studying 'subaltern class'

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section a · Q4(a) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Define patriarchy. Does it have bearings on women's entitlement in Indian family system ? Explain

Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

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Section b · Q4(b) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

How do you understand the 'minority' question ? Examine the violence and discrimination against the religious minorities in India

Religion and Society

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Section c · Q4(c) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What do you understand by LGBTQ ? Comment on the issues concerning their marriage rights

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section a · Q5(a) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Comment on the critical issues of commercialization of higher education in India

Tribal communities in India

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Section b · Q5(b) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the challenges in Implementing the Rural Development Programmes in India

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section c · Q5(c) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Elaborate urbanism as a way of life in India

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section d · Q5(d) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Comment on the changing democratic profile of India

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section e · Q5(e) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Elucidate the concerns of growing urban displacement dynamics in India

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

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Section a · Q6(a) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Examine the importance of Development Planning in India Mixed Economy, and analyze its problems and prospects

Visions of Social Change in India

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Section b · Q6(b) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Highlight the main features of the 'Inter-linking of Rivers' project in India. What could be its probable advantages to Indian agriculture?

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section c · Q6(c) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Has reduction of green cover affected ecological degradation leading to global warming? Elaborate your answer with illustration

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section a · Q7(a) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Do you think that 'demonetization' has accelerated the economic growth in India? How do you understand the in formalization of labour, underemployment and gender discrimination in this context?

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

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Section b · Q7(b) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Discuss the implications of 'Swachha Bharat Abhiyaan'. Do you think that civil society has a role to play here ? Substantiate your answer with an example

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section c · Q7(c) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Do you agree that social movements are caused by opportunity structures that are generated by media? Why?

Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

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Section a · Q8(a) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Why has 'Active aging' become a glocal goal? Do you agree that the role of elderly care-giving is disproportionately gendered in developing countries? Why?

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q8(b) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 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

Challenges of Social Transformation

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Section c · Q8(c) · UPSC 2019 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What is 'social security'? Examine recent security measures adopted by the Government in India

Tribal communities in India

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