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Salient Features of Indian Society and Diversity

19 questions worth 230 marks, from 2017 to 2026.

2017

2 questions
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

2018

1 question
  1. 2018 · Q810 marks150 words

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

2019

2 questions
  1. 2019 · Q810 marks150 words

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

  2. 2019 · Q1815 marks250 words

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

2020

2 questions
  1. 2020 · Q810 marks150 words

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

  2. 2020 · Q1915 marks250 words

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

2021

2 questions
  1. 2021 · Q910 marks150 words

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

  2. 2021 · Q2015 marks250 words

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

2022

3 questions
  1. 2022 · Q810 marks150 words

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

  2. 2022 · Q1010 marks150 words

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

  3. 2022 · Q1815 marks250 words

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

2023

3 questions
  1. 2023 · Q810 marks150 words

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

  2. 2023 · Q1010 marks150 words

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

  3. 2023 · Q1915 marks250 words

    Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static?

2024

2 questions
  1. 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.

  2. 2024 · Q2015 marks250 words

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

2026

2 questions
  1. 2026 · Q810 marks150 words

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

  2. 2026 · Q1815 marks250 words

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

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