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Question

Arrange the sociological studies on caste in India in chronological order: 

A. Caste in contemporary India 

B. Caste and class in India 

C. Caste in modern India and other essays 

D. Homo Hierarchieus 

E. Caste, class and power 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
B, E, D, C, A

Indian Caste Studies: Chronological Arrangement

This solution outlines the chronological order of significant sociological studies on caste in India, as required by the question.

Key Sociological Works and Their Order

The correct chronological sequence, reflecting the progression of sociological thought and research on caste in India, is determined by the provided answer:

  • B. Caste and class in India: Represents early foundational analyses focusing on caste structures and socio-economic stratification.
  • E. Caste, class and power: Explores the intricate relationships and influence between caste, economic class, and power dynamics.
  • D. Homo Hierarchieus: A major theoretical work examining the ideological underpinnings and structure of caste hierarchy.
  • C. Caste in modern India and other essays: Focuses on the evolution and persistence of caste systems within contemporary Indian society.
  • A. Caste in contemporary India: Addresses the most recent developments and current manifestations of caste in society.

Final Chronological Order

Following this progression, the correct chronological order is B, E, D, C, A.

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Important Questions from Indian Sociologists

  1. Who has stressed the term Collective Conscience for studying Society ?
  2. Who says "Caste forms an institutionalized social stratification in Indian society but principle associated with class also plays an important role" ?
  3. Among the following who says that Indian nationalism is the outcome of the new material conditions and social forces that had emerged in Indian society by British conquest ?
  4. Match List – I with List – II :

    List – I (Approaches)List – II (Authors)
    a. Dialectical Approachi. S.C. Dube
    b. Functional Approachii. G.S. Ghurye
    c. Indological Approachiii. N.K. Bose
    d. Civilisational Approachiv. D.P. Mukerji


    Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

  5. Who has argued that an empirical sociology of Indian society is not possible ?
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