Rural and Agrarian transformation in India

  1. Despite the efforts of the government, bonded labour still continues in India. Discuss.
    (2024)
  2. Discuss the challenges faced by the cooperative movements in India. Suggest measures to
    strengthen the movement at the grass-roots level. (2023)
  3. What is ‘reverse migration’? Discuss its features, causes and consequences in India.
    (2023)
  4. Critique the victory narratives of Green Revolution in the context of Indian society.
    (2023)
  5. Explain how land reforms brought about desired agrarian transformation.  (2022)
  6. What role do co-operatives play in poverty alleviation in rural India? (2022)
  7. What are the sociological reasons and implication of “reverse migration” during the recent pandemic in the India. (2021)
  8. Comment on the role of co- operatives in rural development. (2021)
  9. Discuss the dynamics of ‘migrant workers’ in India in the context of Corona pandemic.  (2020)
  10. Point out the benefits of ‘green chemistry’ for agrarian transformation in India.  (2020)
  11. Do you think MSP (Minimum Support Price) Scheme for agricultural produce can help in rural development? Elaborate your response with suitable examples. (2020)
  12. Discuss the challenges in implementing the Rural Development Programs in India.  (2019)
  13. Highlight the main features of the ‘Inter-linking of Rivers’ project in India.  What could be its probable advantages to Indian agriculture?  (2019)
  14. How do the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission (2004-2006) ensure food and nutrition security for the Indian masses?  (2018)
  15. Has ‘Green Revolution’ led to the formation of new power elite in rural India?  Elaborate your answer. (2018)
  16. Write a short note on ‘changing means of production and increased rural poverty.’ (2017)
  17. Write short notes with a sociological perspective: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for rural development. (2016)
  18. Write a note on the uneven impact of ‘Green Revolution’ on rural society. (2016)
  19. Bring out the impact of the declining significance of the agrarian economy. (2016)
  20. Write short note with a sociological perspective: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. (150 words) (2013)
  21. Write short note with a sociological perspective: Green Revolution. (150 words) (2013)
  22. Write short note on the following with a sociological perspective: Changing rural power structure. (2012)
  23. Bring out some positive and negative social consequences of green revolution. How has green reitolution changed the rural social structure ? (2012)
  24. Write short note on the following in not more than 150 words. Your answer should have a sociological perspective.;  Impact of Green Revolution on rural class structure. (2011)
  25. Comment on the factors responsible for the growth and consolidation of middle level peasantry in rural India. How is it related to capitalism in Indian agriculture? (2011)
  26. Write short note on Possibilities of slum reform. (2009)
  27. Describe the salient features of the poverty alleviation programmes. What modifications would you suggest to make them more effective? (2007)
  28. Write short note : Strategies of rural development. (2004)
  29. Outline the factors responsible for unrest in agrarian communities of India. What suggestions will you give to arrest this trend? (2003)
  30. Write short note : Social consequences of green revolution. (2003)
  31. Write short note : Poverty alleviation programmes. (2001)
  32. Critically evaluate the child welfare programmes in India. Have they benefited all sections of children in India. (2000)
  33. What do you mean by ‘Green Revolution’ and what are its socio-economic consequences? Discuss. (1999)
  34. How far did the Community Development Projects help in realising the goals of planned change? Examine critically (1995)
  35. Write short note : Faction in rural life. (1995)
  36. “Poverty breeds poverty in rural India.” Evaluate Integrated Rural Development Programme in the light of this statement. (1994)
  37. Write short note : Rural credit and its bearing on poverty. (1992)
  38. Write short note : TRYSEM – as a measure for rural development. (1991)
  39. Write short note : Bonded-labour. (1991)
  40. Write short note : Political power and rural development in India. (1990)
  41. Write short note : Green Revolution and Social Tensions. (1989)
  42. Write short note : Grass root Planning. (1988)
  43. Write short note : Integrated Rural Development Programme. (1988)
  44. Write short note : Bonded Labour. (1987)
  45. Write short note : Reaching development to the rural poor. (1987)
  46. Stress the importance of regional development in the contextof national planning in India.Can regional disparities be reduced within the framework of a centralist planning? (1986)
  47. Write short note : Planning for the rural poor: IRDP and NREP. (1985)
  48. Write short note : The social background of poverty. (1984)

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