UPSC Sociology Optional Paper 2 2024 PYQ

Section a · Q1(a) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What, according to you, are the factors responsible for the continuance of caste system in India? Explain.

Caste System

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Section b · Q1(b) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the changes taking place in the industrial class structure in India.

Social Classes in India

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Section c · Q1(c) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Is patriarchy a key to understanding different forms of inequalities in Indian society? Elaborate.

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section d · Q1(d) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Do you think that family bondings are being affected by the changing kinship patterns in India? Comment.

Systems of Kinship in India

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Section e · Q1(e) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Despite the efforts of the government, bonded labour still continues in India. Discuss.

Systems of Kinship in India

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Section a · Q2(a) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Differentiate between 'Western' and 'Indological' perspectives on the study of Indian society. Bring out the major aspects of G. S. Ghurye's contribution to 'Indological' approach

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q2(b) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

What are the definitional problems involved in identifying tribes in India? Discuss the main obstacles to tribal development in India

Tribal communities in India

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Section c · Q2(c) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What, according to Andre Beteille, are the bases of agrarian class structure in India? Analyse

Caste System

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Section a · Q3(a) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Why is the study of marriage important in Sociology? Analyse the implications of changing marriage patterns for Indian society

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section b · Q3(b) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Do you think that the constitutional provisions for women have led to their uplift? Give reasons for your answer

Perspectives on the study of Indian society

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Section c · Q3(c) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Education is a key to social development. Elucidate

Visions of Social Change in India

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Section a · Q4(a) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

How do religious communities contribute to the cultural diversity of India?

Religion and Society

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Section b · Q4(b) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

What do you understand by decentralisation of power? What is its role in strengthening the roots of democracy in India? Elaborate

Politics and Society

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Section c · Q4(c) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What are the different forms of untouchability still practised in India? Discuss with suitable illustrations

Caste System

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Section a · Q5(a) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Examine with suitable examples the recent trends in the growth of urban settlements in India.

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

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Section b · Q5(b) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Is there a connection between labour migration and informal sector? Justify your answer with reference to Indian context.

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section c · Q5(c) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Are slums the manifestations of industrialisation and urbanisation in India? Explain.

Industrialization and Urbanisation in India

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Section d · Q5(d) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the changing nature of political elites in India.

Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

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Section e · Q5(e) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What is your assessment about the recent farmers' movement in India? Elaborate.

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section a · Q6(a) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Discuss the major challenges related to women's reproductive health in India. What measures would you suggest to overcome these challenges?

Population Dynamics

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Section b · Q6(b) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

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

Challenges of Social Transformation

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Section c · Q6(c) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Critically examine the relevance of development planning in India

Visions of Social Change in India

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Section a · Q7(a) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Analyse the trilogy between environmental movement, development, and tribal identity

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section b · Q7(b) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

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

Challenges of Social Transformation

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Section c · Q7(c) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

Trace the social and historical origins of Dalit movements in modern India

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section a · Q8(a) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Highlight the major contributions of the reform movements in pre-independent India

Social Movements in Modern India

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Section b · Q8(b) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 20 marks · Solution

Identify different forms of inequalities associated with agrarian social structure in India

Social Classes in India

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Section c · Q8(c) · UPSC 2024 · Sociology GS 2 · 10 marks · Solution

What are pressure groups? Discuss their role in decision-making in democracy

Politics and Society

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