[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
- Gandhi’s efforts on communal harmony
- Modernisation of Indian traditions
- Types of kinship systems in India
- Features of caste system
- G.S. Ghurye’s Indological approach to understand society in India
Q2. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)
- Analyse the different views on integration and autonomy of tribes in India.20 marks
- Discuss the social background of Indian nationalism.20 marks
- 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)
- Give a sociological analysis of the problems of migrant urban poor.20 marks
- Discuss the problems of religious minorities in India.20 marks
- Write some of the important social reforms in India for the removal of untouchability.10 marks
Q4. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)
- Discuss the status of women among the emerging urban middle class.20 marks
- Describe the impact of land reforms on the peasants of Indian society.20 marks
- 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
- Trends of Infant Mortality Rate among females10 marks
- Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Dynamics of Contemporary Dalit movements
- Impact of privatisation on educational disparities
- Rural landless labourers and development induced displacement
Q6. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)
- What are the main features of the second wave of Women’s movement in the Indian context ?20 marks
- Discuss the ‘Chipko movement’ as an example of eco-feminism.20 marks
- Discuss the impact of globalisation on the workers in the Informal sector.10 marks
Q7. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)
- 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
- What are the possible underlying causes of the spurt of increased violence against women in public spaces in the last decade ?20 marks
- How do caste and class come together in creating the category of extreme poor ?10 marks
Q8. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)
- 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
- Tribal conflicts based on ethnic differences often camouflage a struggle for political and economic advantage.’ Substantiate with examples.20 marks
- Who are the elites? Discuss their roles in bringing social transformation.10 marks
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