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31-October-2025
What is hypothesis? Critically evaluate the significance of hypothesis in social research. (10 marks) (UPSC CSE Mains 2025- Sociology, Paper 1)
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19-October-2025
Compare capability deprivation approach with that of social capital deprivation in understanding chronic poverty. (UPSC CSE Mains 2025- Sociology, Paper 1) 20 Marks
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05-October-2025
Is the social stratification theory gender-blind? Elucidate. (UPSC CSE Mains 2025- Sociology, Paper 1) 10 Marks
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04-October-2025
Can Merton's reference group theory be relevant in understanding identity making in the digital world?. (UPSC CSE Mains 2025- Sociology, Paper 1) 10 Marks
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30-September-2025
What is a variable in social research? What are their different types? Elaborate. (UPSC CSE Mains 2025- Sociology, Paper 1) 10 Marks
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23-September-2025
What is the relationship( similarities and differences) between sociology and history in terms of their area of study and methodology? Discuss. (UPSC CSE Mains 2025- Sociology, Paper 1) 10 Marks
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21-September-2025
What is common sense? How are common knowledge and sociology related to each other?. (UPSC CSE Mains 2025- Sociology, Paper 1)
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10-August-2025
Place criticisms of the Colonial Idea of Villages in India: [Sociology - Mains Daily Answer writing Practice (20 Marks) - Paper 2]
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08-August-2025
Define Critical Social Research. Examine its key methodological features and its relevance in understanding power and inequality in society. [Sociology - Mains Daily Answer writing Practice (15 Marks) - Paper 1]
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