Sociology UPSC PYQ 2015

The increasing importance of the tertiary sector has weakened the formal organization of work in recent times. Examine the statement.

Why is it necessary to implement PCPNDT Act in India?

Give some of the important studies relating to the structural changes in the Indian family system.

Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each : (a) Is Sociology a Science ? Give reasons for your answer. (b) Discuss the relevance of historical method in the study of society. (c) What are variables ? Discuss their role in experimental research. (d) Which concepts did Weber use to analyse the forms of legitimate domination ? (e) "No society can either be absolutely open or absolutely closed." Comment.

Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words each : (a) Important components of National Education Policy in India (b) Main objectives of Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) (c) Effect of displacement through development on the rural landless and marginal farmers (d) Issues relating to the informal labour market in urban India (e) How far Srinivas' Sanskritization is modernizing force or traditionalizing force in understanding the changes in caste system?

"Anomie is rooted in social structure." Explain with reference to R.K. Merton's contribution.

What are the basic tenets of Hindu religion? Is Hinduism based on monotheism or polytheism?

Caste ideology appears to have strengthened democracy. Comment.

Broadly compare the kinship system of North and South India.

Examine the problems of maintaining objectivity and value neutrality in Social Science research.

Examine the dialectical relation between tradition and modernity in the study of social change.

Discuss the problems of elderly in India. What are the different perspectives to solve their problems?

Write a brief note on the Freedom of Press.

What is patriarchy? How does it affect the child socialization pattern in India?

Discuss Marxist approach to the analysis of Indian nationalism.

Differentiate between Marxian and Weberian theories of Social Stratification.

What are the major concerns of ethnic identity and religious identity in India?

Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each : (a) Distinguish between the social organization of work in feudal society and in capitalist society. (b) "Ideology is crucial for social transformation in a democracy." Discuss. (c) Distinguish between sects and cults with illustrations. (d) Is male authority absent in matrilineal society ? Discuss. (e) Explain the relevance of the idea of 'cultural lag' in understanding social change.

Explain the conditions under which a collective action transforms into a social movement.

Discuss the main features of farmers' movements in Independent India.

Elaborate the views of Durkheim on "The Elementary Forms of Religious Life".

Discuss the paradigm of modernization of Indian tradition in analyzing social change in India.

Discuss the role of Calvinist ethic in the development of Capitalism.

How do the rules of descent and alliance in kinship differ from each other ? Illustrate.

Why is random sampling said to have more reliability and validity in research ?

"Non-positivistic methodology is essential for understanding human behaviour." Discuss.

Discuss the impact of post-1970 feminist movement on Indian middle class.

How is social equilibrium maintained in Parsonian framework ?

Define Secularisation. What are its major dimensions in the modern world ?

"Self and Society are twin-born." Examine the statement of Mead.

Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words each : (a) Verrier Elwin's views on freedom for the tribals (b) Jyotirao Phule as an agrarian radical (c) Louis Dumont's perspective on Indian caste system (d) How far Gandhi was trusted by the untouchables? (e) Feminization of poverty

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.

Discuss B. R. Ambedkar as a wise democrat.

Is caste system changing, weakening or disintegrating in India?

Analyze Gandhi as a moralist, ascetic and man of action through his Hind Swaraj.

To what extent the Muslim Personal Law Board is in agreement with Islamic feminist agenda?

How had Enlightenment contributed to the emergence of Sociology ?

"Globalization involves deterritorialization." Examine with reference to the nation-state.

How serious is the problem of trafficking against women and children in India?

"Education helps in perpetuating social and economic inequalities." Critically examine the statement.