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Previous Year Questions
| Year | Marks | Question | Sub-area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | Caste system as an example of social inequality | Caste & stratification |
| 2021 | 5 | M.N. Srinivas: attributes of dominant caste | Dominant caste concept |
| 2023 | 5 | Caste as segmental division of society | Louis Dumont / Ghurye |
Pattern observations:
- M.N. Srinivas is RPSC's most cited sociologist — expect his concepts every exam.
- Dominant caste and Sanskritisation are high-probability Q areas.
- Constitutional provisions and Mandal — often tested in 5-mark Qs.
- 2026 likely angles: EWS reservation (103rd Amendment), caste-politics nexus, Ambedkar vs. Srinivas on caste.