pyq/2021/sociology-optional-ii/1

Write short answers, with a sociological perspective, of the following questions in about 150 words each:

(a) Caste system studies in India have been dominated by the “book-view” initially. How did the entry of “field-view” bring about a balance in the study of Indian caste system? Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) What does Dr. B. R. Ambedkar mean by the concept of “Annihilation of caste”? (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) Discuss different forms of kinship system in India. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Critically examine briefly the phrase “Little Republics” as used to denote India’s villages. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Caste-like formations are present in Non-Hindu religious communities as well. Discuss with examples. (10 marks, 150 words)