Mains Practice Questions

Q. What do you understand by scheduled tribes? Examine the dilemma related to the development of the tribes in India. (250 words)

Q. Examine the specificities of Indian culture and society. What are the changes that you observe in society over recent decades? (250 words)

Q. Globalisation has changed the role of State. Critically evaluate its impact in the context of developing countries. (250 words)

Q. Throw light on the major environmental movements witnessed in India. Also, discuss the economic and identity issues associated with environmental movements. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of the following on Indian society: 

1. Sanskritisation
2. Westernisation
3. Modernisation 

Q. Do you agree that the process of urbanisation if carried out in a planned, sustainable and inclusive manner, can potentially help India mitigate the impact of all-pervasive casteism? (250 words)

Q. Pre-Independence Women’s Movements were led and dominated by men. Critically examine. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by Uniform Civil Code? Examine its relevance for a secular country like India and challenges in its implementation. (250 words)

Q. In India, language is not only a reflection of the diversity of the country but is also the carrier of the caste system, cultural oppressions and societal inequalities. Comment. (250 words)

Q. A focus on improving the condition of women of India can immensely contribute to poverty alleviation. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. “Indian democracy will disintegrate under the burden of caste, communalism, regionalism, economic disparities, linguistic jingoism and other economic challenges.” Examine the factors that contributed to Indian democracy’s resilience despite these challenges. (250 words)

Q. Even though migrants add substantially to the economy, they are always not seen favourably by the recipient states/cities. Comment. (250 words)

Q. According to the 2016 Global Slavery Index, India has the most slaves in the world (in terms of population). What laws and provisions are available to end bonded labour in India and why have they not been able to eliminate this practice? (250 words)

Q. Law has its own limitation in bringing social change. In this context, critically evaluate the efficacy of steps taken to empower women and weaken the grip of patriarchy around them. (250 words)

Q. Just as India has committed to moving up the ranks in Ease of Doing Business indicators, a similar commitment should be made on the gender front. Comment in view of the 'son meta-preference'. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by the term 'sarpanch pati'? Examine the reasons and impact of such culture. (150 words)

Q. The condition of women in a society is an index of that society’s place in civilization. Discuss. (150 words)

Q. Examine the reasons and impact of ‘devi-dasi’ dichotomy prevalent in Indian society. (250 words)

Q. Social changes in society cannot be brought only on the edifice of legislations. Analyze. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by communalism? Discuss the reasons and impact of communalism on Indian society. (250 words)

Q.“Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India”. Comment. (250 words)

Q. There is a scant focus on India’s secret shame of bonded labour which still persists despite it being abolished decades ago under the Bonded Labour System Abolition Act, 1976. Comment.

Q. Internal migration can be driven by push/ pull factors. Highlighting the issues related with internal migration in India, discuss the need for a national policy on internal migration. (150 words)

Q. To some extent regionalism is important for maintaining 'unity in diversity' in India. Critically analyse. (250 words)