Indian Society

2017 · Q910 marks150 words

In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.

2017 · Q1010 marks150 words

What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?

2017 · Q1115 marks250 words

The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an important part at the present. Elaborate.

2017 · Q1915 marks250 words

Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.

2017 · Q2015 marks250 words

"The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new avenues of employment, but has also created new problems." Substantiate this statement with examples.

2018 · Q810 marks150 words

"Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India." Comment.

2018 · Q910 marks150 words

'Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing.' Explain by giving reasons.

2018 · Q1010 marks150 words

How the Indian concept of secularism is different from the western model of secularism? Discuss.

2018 · Q1715 marks250 words

Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.

2018 · Q1815 marks250 words

'Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.' Substantiate your view.

2018 · Q1915 marks250 words

'Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society.' Elucidate.

2018 · Q2015 marks250 words

'Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation.' Argue by giving suitable illustrations.

2019 · Q810 marks150 words

What makes the Indian society unique in sustaining its culture? Discuss.

2019 · Q910 marks150 words

"Empowering women is the key to control population growth." Discuss.

2019 · Q1010 marks150 words

What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism?

2019 · Q1615 marks250 words

How is efficient and affordable urban mass transport key to the rapid economic development of India?

2019 · Q1815 marks250 words

Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with examples.

2019 · Q1915 marks250 words

What are the continued challenges for women in India against time and space?

2019 · Q2015 marks250 words

Are we losing our local identity for the global identity? Discuss.

2020 · Q810 marks150 words

Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.

2020 · Q910 marks150 words

COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment.

2020 · Q1010 marks150 words

Do you agree that regionalism in India appears to be a consequence of rising cultural assertiveness? Argue.

2020 · Q1815 marks250 words

Is diversity and pluralism in India under threat due to globalisation? Justify your answer.

2020 · Q1915 marks250 words

Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?

2020 · Q2015 marks250 words

How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Elaborate your answer.

2021 · Q910 marks150 words

Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge system when compared with mainstream knowledge and cultural systems.

2021 · Q1010 marks150 words

Examine the role of 'Gig Economy' in the process of empowerment of women in India.

2021 · Q1715 marks250 words

What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?

2021 · Q1815 marks250 words

Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail.

2021 · Q1915 marks250 words

What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global society? Has it been affecting Indian society also?

2021 · Q2015 marks250 words

How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate the changes taking place in it.

2022 · Q810 marks150 words

Explore and evaluate the impact of 'Work From Home' on family relationships.

2022 · Q910 marks150 words

How is the growth of Tier 2 cities related to the rise of a new middle class with an emphasis on the culture of consumption?

2022 · Q1010 marks150 words

Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category?

2022 · Q1815 marks250 words

Analyse the salience of 'sect' in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region and religion.

2022 · Q1915 marks250 words

Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer.

2022 · Q2015 marks250 words

Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India.

2023 · Q810 marks150 words

Do you think marriage as a sacrament is loosing its value in Modern India?

2023 · Q910 marks150 words

Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian society.

2023 · Q1010 marks150 words

Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children.

2023 · Q1615 marks250 words

Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India?

2023 · Q1815 marks250 words

Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?

2023 · Q1915 marks250 words

Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?

2023 · Q2015 marks250 words

Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.

2024 · Q510 marks150 words

Why do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.

2024 · Q710 marks150 words

What is the concept of a 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.

2024 · Q810 marks150 words

Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?

2024 · Q910 marks150 words

Intercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.

2024 · Q1010 marks150 words

In dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?

2024 · Q1715 marks250 words

What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?

2024 · Q1815 marks250 words

Despite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of affirmative action envisaged by the Constitution. Comment.

2024 · Q1915 marks250 words

Globalization has increased urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family?

2024 · Q2015 marks250 words

Critically analyse the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.

2025 · Q810 marks150 words

How does smart city in India, address the issues of urban poverty and distributive justice?

2025 · Q1010 marks150 words

Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture? Justify your answer.

2025 · Q1815 marks250 words

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.

2025 · Q1915 marks250 words

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people's needs in a country like India – Comment.

2025 · Q2015 marks250 words

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

2026 · Q810 marks150 words

Unity in diversity remains the defining feature of Indian society despite the challenges from communalism and regionalism. Comment.

2026 · Q910 marks150 words

How do you understand disability? Substantiate the need for inclusive policy framework in India in this regard.

2026 · Q1010 marks150 words

Do you think digital technology promotes social empowerment? Explain with examples.

2026 · Q1815 marks250 words

Is caste disappearing in urban India? Illustrate your answer with examples.

2026 · Q1915 marks250 words

Critically examine the challenges of demographic transition in contemporary India.

2026 · Q2015 marks250 words

Evaluate the impact of globalization on Indian youths with reference to social, political, economic and cultural spheres.