UPSC Sociology 2022

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Delimit the scope of Sociology in relation to other social sciences. (10 marks) (b) How does a researcher achieve objec…

(a) What aspects of 'Enlightenment' do you think paved way for the emergence of sociology ? Elaborate. (20 marks) (b) Explain the different types of non-probability sampling techn…

(a) What are the shortfalls of positivist philosophy that gave rise to the non-positivist methods of studying social reality ? (20 marks) (b) Critically examine how Durkheim and M…

(a) What characterizes degradation of work in capitalist society according to Marx ? (20 marks) (b) Social stratification is claimed to contribute to the maintenance of social ord…

Write short answers of the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Critically examine the relevance of Durkheim's views on religion in contemporary society. (10 marks) (b…

(a) According to Mead the idea of self develops when the individual becomes self-conscious. Explain. (20 marks) (b) Analyse the nature of transition from ideology to identity poli…

(a) Critically analyse Parsons views on society as a social system. (20 marks) (b) Discuss how 'environmentalism' can be explained with new social movements approach. (20 marks) (…

(a) Sociologists argue for democratization of science and technology for inclusive development. Comment. (20 marks) (b) Are traditional social institutions getting weakened as age…

Write short answers, with a sociological perspective, on the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Elaborate on M.N. Srinivas's structural-functionalist approach to the…

(a) Critically examine G.S. Ghurye's Indological approach to the understanding of Indian society. (20 marks) (b) Elaborate on the changing nature of caste system with suitable ill…

(a) Critically examine Yogendra Singh's thesis on 'Modernisation of Indian Tradition'. (20 marks) (b) Discuss the material basis of patriarchy as an ideological system. (20 marks)…

(a) Examine the social background of growth of Indian nationalism. (20 marks) (b) Explain how land reforms brought about desired agrarian transformation. (20 marks) (c) Discuss th…

Write short answers, with a sociological perspective, on the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Discuss law as an important instrument for women's empowerment. (10 m…

(a) Examine whether rural bondage still continues to be a social reality. Give your argument. (20 marks) (b) Define ethnicity. Discuss the factors responsible for the growth of et…

(a) "Instead of promoting equality in society, the present system of education itself has contributed to increased socio-economic disparities." Comment. (20 marks) (b) Discuss rec…

(a) Bring out the various issues involved in Dalit movements in India. (20 marks) (b) Critically examine the dialectics between 'development' and 'environment'. (20 marks) (c) Dis…