UPSC Sociology Optional 2022 Paper II Previous Year Questions
This is the full UPSC CSE Sociology Optional 2022 Paper II previous year question set, arranged like the original exam booklet (Section A / Section B, question-wise sequence).
It includes 25 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 :
Elaborate on M.N. Srinivas's structural-functionalist approach to the study of Indian society
Do you agree that the agrarian class structure in India is changing? Justify your answer with illustrations.
Do you agree that the agrarian class structure in India is changing? Justify your answer with illustrations.
In the context of the changing Indian society, how do you view Andre Beteille's conceptions of harmonic and disharmonic social structures?
Critically examine G.S. Ghurye's Indological approach to the understanding of Indian society.
Discuss the problems of religious minorities in India and suggest measures to solve them. 10
Discuss the material basis of patriarchy as an ideological system.
Explain different forms of untouchability in India
Examine the social background of growth of Indian nationalism.
Explain how land reforms brought about desired agrarian transformation.
Discuss the challenges during village studies 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 :
Discuss law as an important instrument for women's empowerment.
Examine different understandings of secularisation in India
How do you view the growth of informal sector in India?
Discuss the role of pressure groups in strengthening democracy
What role do co-operatives play in poverty alleviation in rural India?
Examine whether rural bondage still continues to be a social reality. Give your argument.
Define ethnicity. Discuss the factors responsible for the growth of ethnic movements in India. 20
Discuss the changing nature of structure of political elites.
"Instead of promoting equality in society, the present system of education itself has contributed to increased socio-economic disparities." Comment. 20
Discuss recent trends in the structure of migration. 20
Discuss different forms of deprivation associated with slums.
Bring out the various issues involved in Dalit movements in India. 20
Critically examine environment'. the dialectics between 'development and environment. 20
Discuss the changing nature of Industrial working class.
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