UPSC Sociology Optional 2015 Paper II Previous Year Questions
This is the full UPSC CSE Sociology Optional 2015 Paper II previous year question set, arranged like the original exam booklet (Section A / Section B, question-wise sequence).
It includes 27 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 note with sociological perspective: Verrier Elwin's views on freedom for the tribals.
Write short note with a sociological perspective: Jyotirao Phule as an agrarian radical.
Write short note with perspective: Louis Dumont's perspective on the Indian caste system.
Write short note with a sociological perspective: How far Gandhi was trusted by the untouchables.
Write short note with a sociological perspective: Feminization of poverty.
Is caste system changing, weakening or disintegrating in India?
Give some of the important studies relating to the structural changes in the Indian family system.
Broadly compare the kinship system of North and South India.
Discuss the paradigm of modernization of Indian tradition in analysing social change in India.
What is patriarchy? How does it affect the in-child socialization pattern in India?
Discuss the problems of elderly in India. What are the different perspectives to solve their problems?
Discuss Marxist approach to the analysis of Indian nationalism.
Why is it necessary to implement PCPNDT Act in India?
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 note with a sociological Perspective: Important components of National Education Policy in India.
write short note with a sociological perspective: Main Objective of Tribal sub plan (TSP)
Write short note with a sociological Perspective: Effect of displacement through development on the rural landless and marginal farmers.
Write short note with a sociological Perspective: Issues relating to the informal labor market in urban India.
Write short note with a sociological Perspective: How far Srinivas's Sanskritization is modernizing force or traditionalizing force in understanding the changes in caste system?
Discuss the impact of post - 1970 feminist movement on Indian middle class.
What are the major concerns of ethnic identity and religious identity in India?
How serious is the problem of trafficking against women and children in India?
Discuss B.R. Ambedkar as a wise democrat.
Discuss the main features of farmers' movements in independent India.
To what extent the Muslim Personal Law Board is in agreement with Islamic feminist agenda?
Analyze Gandhi as a moralist, ascetic and man of action through his Hind Swaraj.
Human development approach affirms that education and health care growth are more important than economic growth. Discuss this issue in the light of post-liberalized Indian society.
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