Does the structural-functionalist perspective on social stratification promote a status quo? Give reasons for your answer.(UPSC PYQ)
Critically analyze the sociological significance of informal sector in the economy of developing societies.(UPSC PYQ)
What would you identify as the similarities and differences in the elite theories of Mosca, Michels and Pareto? Discuss their main/crucial issues. (UPSC PYQ)
Give an account of the recent trends of marriage in the Indian context. How are these different from traditional practices?(UPSC PYQ)
Are pressure groups a threat to or a necessary element of democracy? Explain with suitable illustrations.(UPSC PYQ)
Compare capability deprivation approach with that of social capital deprivation in understanding chronic poverty.(UPSC PYQ)
What do you mean by reliability? Discuss the importance of reliability in social science research.(UPSC PYQ)
Highlight the main features of historical materialism as propounded by Marx. How far is this theory relevant in understanding contemporary societies? Explain.(UPSC PYQ)