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"Sanskritisation seems to justify a model that rests on inequality and exclusion." Give two reasons to support this statement.
Concept: Different Kinds of Social Change
The varied social reform movements did have common themes. Yet there were also significant differences. State any two differences.
Concept: Social Reform Movements in the 19th and Early 20th Century
The measure of comparing the portion of a population which is composed of dependents with the portion that is the working population is______.
Concept: Some Theories and Concepts in Demography
Explain the two types of Demography.
Concept: Introduction to the Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
Explain the phenomenon of Modernity as given by Rudolph and Rudolph.
Concept: Different Kinds of Social Change
Sanskritisation seems to justify a model that rests on inequality and exclusion. Explain this model.
Concept: Different Kinds of Social Change
Which of the following statements is true in the scenario of high fertility rate?
Concept: Some Theories and Concepts in Demography
The women's question arose in modem India as part of 19th century middle class social reform movements. These reformers used a mix of ideas. Explain these ideas.
Concept: Social Reform Movements in the 19th and Early 20th Century
Malthus's theory of population growth was a rather pessimistic one. It was challenged by theorists."Justify the statement.
Concept: Some Theories and Concepts in Demography
"Sometimes the city may be preferred for social reasons." Enumerate these social reasons.
Concept: Rural-urban Differences
Which of the following stages, as per the Theory of Demographic Transition, is that of high population growth?
Concept: Some Theories and Concepts in Demography
“Considering from an urban point of view, the rapid growth in urbanization shows that the town or city has been acting as a magnet for the rural population.” Choose the incorrect statement about urbanization in India?
Concept: Rural-urban Differences
Assertion (A): The impact of Sanskritisation is many sided.
Reason (R): Its influence can be seen in language, literature, ideology, music, dance, drama, style of life and ritual.
Concept: Different Kinds of Social Change
City offers relative anonymity to those migrating to it. What do you mean by relative anonymity?
Concept: Rural-urban Differences
Based on the given Population Pyramids of India for the year 2026 and 2050, answer the following questions.
- What is demographic dividend?
- What do you infer, on comparing the given graphics for the age group of 55-59 and 60-64
- What, according to you, are the implications of this inference?
Concept: Age Structure of the Indian Population
Kumudtai’s journey into Sanskrit began with great interest and eagerness with Gokhale Guruji, her teacher at school… At the University, the Head of the Department was a well-known scholar and he took great pleasure in taunting Kumudtai…Despite the adverse comments she successfully completed her Masters in Sanskrit…. Source: Kumud Pawade (1938)
What does Kumud Pawade’s autobiography show us about the relation between gender and caste?
Concept: Different Kinds of Social Change
Which of the following makes the Dominant Castes dominant?
- small population
- land rights
- intermediate caste
- the decisive role in regional politics
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
The ______ family is often seen as symptomatic of India.
Concept: Family and Kinship
Not all of the changes in Social Institutions brought about by the British were intended or deliberate. Give an example to justify the statement.
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
Assertion (A): Caste groups are endogamous, i.e. marriage is restricted to members of the group.
Reason (R): Membership in a caste involves strict rules about marriage.
Concept: Caste and the Caste System
