Indian society Themes and Social Issues (sociology)-Nadeem Hasnain,Aseem Hasnain For UPSC And State Civil Services Examinations

Indian Society, in one way or the other, figures prominently in Sociology/Anthropology, General 1Studies, Essay and Interview.

This book, perhaps, is the first and the only one available in the market that has been written to cater to the requirements of all the above-mentioned areas. Let us examine this claim.

SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY

The second paper of both Sociology and Anthropology deals with Indian Society. As for its useful-ness in both, especially in Sociology, is concerned, it is stating the obvious. In view of the growing trend of not focusing mechanically on the syllabus, but going beyond it requires lot of supplemen tary information with critical examination. This aspect has been considered and the material is provided judiciously.

Moreover, a set of questions along with indicative answers give the readers an opportunity for self-assessment.

GENERAL STUDIES

The first paper of General Studies dealing with Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography mentions Indian Society once and in only one line, but it is very deceptive, it opens a Pandoras box.

See some of the questions asked and their range during the last few years:

1. Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence caste system cannot be eradicated. Comment.

2. What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since independence addressing discrimina tion against the Scheduled Tribes?

3. Life cycle of Joint Family depends on economic factors rather than social values, Discuss

4. Why are the tribals of India referred to as Scheduled Tribes? Indicate the major provisions in the Constitution for their upliftment.

5. Debate the issue whether and how contemporary movements for assertion of Dalit identity works towards annihilation of caste

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