UPSC Sociology Optional 2014 Paper II Previous Year Questions
This is the full UPSC CSE Sociology Optional 2014 Paper II previous year question set, arranged like the original exam booklet (Section A / Section B, question-wise sequence).
It includes 28 questions across 3 syllabus chapters. Click any question to open its dedicated page with model answer support.
खण्ड—A / SECTION—A
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in 150 words: G.S. Ghurye's Indological approach to understand society in India.
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words Features of caste system.
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words Types of kinship systems in India
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words: Gandhi's efforts on communal harmony
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words: Modernisation of Indian traditions
Analyze the different views on integration and autonomy of tribes in India.
Discuss the social background of Indian nationalism.
Define Patriarchy. How does it impact the overall entitlement of a girl child in India?
Give a sociological analysis of the problems of migrant urban poor.
Discuss the problems of religious minorities in India.
Write some of the important social reforms in India for the removal of untouchability.
Discuss the status of women among the emerging urban middle class.
Describe the impact of land reforms on the peasants of Indian society.
What is the idea of 'Indian village’? Explain.
खण्ड—B / SECTION—B
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words: Trends of Infant Mortality Rate among females.
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words: Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words Dynamics of Contemporary Dalit movements.
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words: Impact of privatisation on educational disparities.
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words Rural landless labourers and development induced displacement.
What are the main features of the second wave of Women's movement in the Indian context?
Discuss the 'Chipko movement' as an example of eco-feminism.
DiscusstheimpactofglobalizationontheworkersintheInformalsector.
What are the demographic projections for the aging population (60+) for the next decade? What are the implications for formulating policy for them?
What are the possible underlying causes of the spurt of increased violence against women in public spaces in the last decade?
How do caste and class come together in creating the category of extreme poor?
'Many caste conflicts are between castes which are close to each other on the hierarchical scale.' Give a sociological explanation for this phenomenon.
"Tribal conflicts based on ethnic differences often camouflage a struggle for political and economic advantage.' Substantiate with examples.
Who are the elites? Discuss their roles in bringing social transformation.
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