What are the major problems faced by the labour migrants while working in informal sectors of Indian States? Discuss. (UPSC PYQ)
Discuss the social bases of political mobilization in Independent India. Has some change occurred in last 60 to 70 years?(UPSC PYQ)
‘The transfer of land from cultivating to the non-cultivating owners is bringing about transformation in Indian society.’ Justify your answer by giving suitable illustrations(UPSC PYQ)
What is kinship? Briefly explain G. P. Murdock’s contribution to the study of the kinship system.(UPSC PYQ)
‘Industrial class structure is a function of social structure of Indian society.’ Do you agree with this statement? Analyze.(UPSC PYQ)
Who is said to be the pioneer of village studies in India? Illustratively describe contributions of some Indian sociologists on village studies. How their approaches are distinct from each other?(UPSC PYQ)
Describe the main features of Indian new middle class. How is it different from the old middle class?(UPSC PYQ)
Do you think that new economic reforms of British rule have disrupted the old economic system of India? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples. (UPSC PYQ)
What do you mean by nation building? What is the role of religion in nation building? Elaborate your answer.(UPSC PYQ)