[Optional] IAS Mains 2014 Sociology Paper 2 Question Paper

Section A (Part 1)

Q1.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50

1. Gandhi’s efforts on communal harmony
2. Modernisation of Indian traditions
3. Types of kinship systems in India
4. Features of caste system
5. G.S. Ghurye’s Indological approach to understand society in India

Q2. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

1. Analyse the different views on integration and autonomy of tribes in India.20 marks
2. Discuss the social background of Indian nationalism.20 marks
3. Define Patriarchy. How does it impact the overall entitlement of a girl child in India ?10 marks

Q3. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

1. Give a sociological analysis of the problems of migrant urban poor.20 marks
2. Discuss the problems of religious minorities in India.20 marks
3. Write some of the important social reforms in India for the removal of untouchability.10 marks

Q4. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

1. Discuss the status of women among the emerging urban middle class.20 marks
2. Describe the impact of land reforms on the peasants of Indian society.20 marks
3. What is the idea of ‘Indian village’? Explain.10 marks

Section B (Part 2)

Q5. Write short notes with a sociological Perspective on the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50

1. Trends of Infant Mortality Rate among females10 marks
2. Domestic Violence Act, 2005
3. Dynamics of Contemporary Dalit movements
4. Impact of privatisation on educational disparities
5. Rural landless labourers and development induced displacement

Q6. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

1. What are the main features of the second wave of Women’s movement in the Indian context ?20 marks
2. Discuss the ‘Chipko movement’ as an example of eco-feminism.20 marks
3. Discuss the impact of globalisation on the workers in the Informal sector.10 marks

Q7. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

1. What are the demographic projections for the ageing population (60+) for the next decade? What are the implications for formulating policy for them ?20 marks
2. What are the possible underlying causes of the spurt of increased violence against women in public spaces in the last decade ?20 marks
3. How do caste and class come together in creating the category of extreme poor ?10 marks

Q8. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

1. Many caste conflicts are between castes which are close to each other on the hierarchical scale.’ Give a sociological explanation for this phenomenon.20 marks
2. Tribal conflicts based on ethnic differences often camouflage a struggle for political and economic advantage.’ Substantiate with examples.20 marks
3. Who are the elites? Discuss their roles in bringing social transformation.10 marks

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