UPSC Sociology Optional Paper 2 2022 PYQ

Section a · Q1(a) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Elaborate on M.N. Srinivas's structural functionalist approach to the study of Indian society.

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q1(b) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Do you agree that the agrarian class structure in India is changing ?Justify your answer with illustrations.

Social Classes in India

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Section c · Q1(c) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Elucidate the challenges of integration for tribal communities in india.

Tribal communities in India

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Section d · Q1(d) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

In the context of changing Indian society, how do you view Andre Beteille's conceptions of harmonic and disharmonic social structures ?

Caste System

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Section e · Q1(e) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Explain Leela Dube's concept of "Seed and Earth"

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section a · Q2(a) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Critically examine GS Ghurye's Indological approach to the understanding of Indian society.

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q2(b) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Elaborate on changing nature of caste system with suitable illustrations.

Caste System

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Section c · Q2(c) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the problem of religious minorities in India and suggest measures to solve them.

Religion and Society

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Section a · Q3(a) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Critically examine Yogendra Singh's thesis on 'Modernization of Indian Traditoion'.

Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

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Section b · Q3(b) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the material basis of patriarchy as an ideological system.

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section c · Q3(c) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Explain the different forms of untouchability in India.

Caste System

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Section a · Q4(a) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Examine the social background of growth of indian nationalism.

Impact of colonial rule on Indian society

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Section b · Q4(b) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Explain how land reforms brought about desired agrarian transformation.

Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

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Section c · Q4(c) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the challenges during village studies in India.

Rural and Agrarian Social Structure

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Section a · Q5(a) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss Law as an important instrument for women's empowerment.

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q5(b) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Examine different understandings of secularization in india?

Politics and Society

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Section c · Q5(c) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

How do you view the growth of informal sector in india ?

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

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Section d · Q5(d) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the role of pressure groups in strengthening democracy.

Politics and Society

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Section e · Q5(e) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What role do co-operatives plays in poverty alleviation in rural India ?

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section a · Q6(a) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Examine whether rural bondage still continues to be a social reality. Give your argument .

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section b · Q6(b) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Define ethnicity . Discuss the factors responsible for the growth of ethenic movements in India.

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section c · Q6(c) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the changing nature of structure of political elites.

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section a · Q7(a) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

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

Challenges of Social Transformation

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Section b · Q7(b) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss recent trends in the structure of migration .

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section c · Q7(c) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss different forms of deprivation associated with slums.

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

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Section a · Q8(a) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Bring out the various issues involved in Dalit movements in India.

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section b · Q8(b) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Critically examine the dialectics between 'development and environment'.

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section c · Q8(c) · UPSC 2022 · Sociology GS 2 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the changing nature of industrial working class.

Social Classes in India

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