UPSC Sociology Optional 2024 Paper II Previous Year Questions
This is the full UPSC CSE Sociology Optional 2024 Paper II previous year question set, arranged like the original exam booklet (Section A / Section B, question-wise sequence).
It includes 28 questions across 3 syllabus chapters. Click any question to open its dedicated page with model answer support.
खण्ड—A / SECTION—A
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
आपके अनुसार, भारत में जाति व्यवस्था के बने रहने के लिए कौन से कारक जिम्मेदार हैं? स्पष्ट कीजिए।
What, according to you, are the factors responsible for the continuance of caste system in India? Explain.
DiscussthechangestakingplaceintheindustrialclassstructureinIndia.
क्या पितृसत्ता भारतीय समाज में विभिन्न प्रकार की असमानताओं को समझने की कुंजी है? विस्तृत व्याख्या कीजिए।
Is patriarchy a key to understanding different forms of inequalities in Indian society? Elaborate.
Do you think that family bondings are being affected by the changing kinship patterns in India? Comment
सरकार के प्रयासों के बावजूद, भारत में बंधुआ मजदूरी अभी भी जारी है। चर्चा कीजिए।
Despite the efforts of the government, bonded labour still continues in India. Discuss.
Differentiate between ‘Western’ and ‘Indological’ perspectives on the study of Indian society. Bring out the major aspects of G. S. Ghurye's contribution to ‘Indological’ approach.
What are the definitional problems involved in identifying tribes in India? Discuss the main obstacles to tribal development in India
आंद्रे बेतेई के अनुसार, भारत में कृषक वर्ग संरचना के आधार क्या हैं? विश्लेषण कीजिए।
What, according to Andre Beteille, are the bases of agrarian class structure in India? Analyse.
Why is the study of marriage important in Sociology'? Analyse the implications of changing marriage patterns for Indian society.
Do you the constitutional provisions for women have led to their uplift? Give reasons for your answer.
शिक्षा सामाजिक विकास की कुंजी है। स्पष्ट कीजिए।
Education is a key to social development. Elucidate.
How do religiouscommunities contribute to theculturaldiversityof India?
शक्ति के विकेंद्रीकरण से आप क्या समझते हैं? भारत में लोकतंत्र की जड़ों को मजबूत करने में इसकी क्या भूमिका है? विस्तृत व्याख्या कीजिए।
What do you understand by decentralisation of power? What is its role in strengthening the roots of democracy in India? Elaborate.
What are the different formus untouchability still practised in India? Discuss with suitable illustrations.
खण्ड—B / SECTION—B
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
उपयुक्त उदाहरणों के साथ भारत में शहरी बस्तियों के विकास की हालिया प्रवृत्तियों का परीक्षण कीजिए।
Examine with suitable examples the recent trends in the growth of urban settlements in India.
क्या श्रम प्रवासन और अनौपचारिक क्षेत्र के बीच कोई संबंध है? भारतीय संदर्भ में अपने उत्तर की पुष्टि कीजिए।
Is there a connection between labour migration and informal sector? Justify your answer with reference to Indian context.
Are slum the manifestations of industrialisation and urbanisation in India?
भारत में राजनीतिक अभिजात वर्ग (political elites) की बदलती प्रकृति की चर्चा कीजिए।
Discuss the changing nature of political elites in India.
भारत में हाल के किसान आंदोलन के बारे में आपका क्या आकलन है? विस्तृत व्याख्या कीजिए।
What is your assessment about the recent farmers' movement in India? Elaborate.
भारत में महिलाओं के प्रजनन स्वास्थ्य से जुड़ी प्रमुख चुनौतियों की चर्चा कीजिए। इन चुनौतियों पर काबू पाने के लिए आप क्या उपाय सुझाएंगे?
Discuss the major challenges related to women's reproductive health in India. What measures would you suggest to overcome these challenges?
सतत विकास क्या है? भारत में स्थिरता कैसे प्राप्त की जा सकती है जहां आजीविका की ज़रूरतें पर्यावरण संरक्षण के साथ संघर्ष करती हैं?
What is sustainable development? How can sustainability be achieved in India where livelihood needs conflict with environmental protection?
भारत में विकास योजना (development planning) की प्रासंगिकता का आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए।
Critically examine the relevance of development planning in India.
Analyse the trilogy between environmental movement, development and tribal identity.
भारत में महिलाओं के खिलाफ हिंसा को रोकने में कानूनी प्रावधान किस हद तक प्रभावी रहे हैं? अपना तर्क दीजिए।
To what extent have the legal provisions been effective in curbing violence against women in India? Give your argument.
आधुनिक भारत में दलित आंदोलनों के सामाजिक और ऐतिहासिक उद्गम (origins) का पता लगाइए।
Trace the social and historical origins of Dalit movements in modern India.
स्वतंत्रता-पूर्व भारत में सुधार आंदोलनों के प्रमुख योगदानों पर प्रकाश डालिए।
Highlight the major contributions of the reform movements in pre-independent India.
भारत में कृषक सामाजिक संरचना से जुड़ी असमानताओं के विभिन्न रूपों की पहचान कीजिए।
Identify different forms of inequalities associated with agrarian social structure in India.
दबाव समूह क्या हैं? लोकतंत्र में निर्णय लेने की प्रक्रिया में उनकी भूमिका की चर्चा कीजिए।
What are pressure groups? Discuss their role in decision-making in democracy.
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