DRISHTI IAS MPPSC Mains Success Series – Sociology MSS-IV | 1st Edition

1st Edition of MPPSC Mains Success Series – Sociology MSS-IV
Prepared for MPPSC Mains Examination as per the updated syllabus
Covers Basic Concepts of Sociology, Indian Society, Rural & Urban Sociology, Industrialization, Globalization, Population and Social Welfare
Structured into 5 Units and 26 Chapters
Systematic presentation of important sociological concepts, institutions and contemporary social issues
Includes Madhya Pradesh-specific coverage related to tribes and folk culture

About this Book

The DRISHTI IAS MPPSC Mains Success Series – Sociology MSS-IV is designed for aspirants preparing for the MPPSC Mains Examination. The book presents the Sociology syllabus in a structured and examination-oriented format, covering core sociological concepts along with Indian society, rural and urban sociology, development, population and welfare-related issues.

The content begins with foundational concepts such as family, kinship, lineage, clan, community, institutions, culture, norms and values and gradually moves towards broader areas such as social diversity, crime, nation building, rural and urban change, industrialization, globalization and social development.

Special attention is also given to Madhya Pradesh-specific sociology, including the status and social structure of tribes, customs, beliefs, marriage, kinship, traditions, festivals and folk culture of Madhya Pradesh.

Unit-I: Basic Concepts of Sociology

Indian Concept of Society, Joint Family, Family, Kinship, Lineage, Clan & Gotra
Community, Institution, Association, Culture, Norms & Values
Social Harmony, Civilisation and Indian Culture
Social Institutions – Family, Education, Religion, Varna, Rin, Yagya & Sanskar
Caste System, Ashram, Purushartha, Religion, Sects and Marriage

Unit-II: Diversity and Challenges in Indian Society

Indian Society and Unity in Diversity
Regional, Linguistic, Religious and Tribal Diversity
Crime, Drug Addiction, Suicide, Cybercrime and Domestic Violence
Tradition and Modernity
Secularism, Pluralism and Nation Building

Unit-III: Rural and Urban Sociology

Rural Society, Ruralism and Urbanism
Peasant Studies, Panchayati Raj, Rural Leadership and Empowerment
Rural Development and Social Issues
Urban Community, Urbanization and Town Planning

Unit-IV: Industrialization, Globalization, Social Development and Population

Industrialization and Social Change
Globalization and Indianization of Sociology
Social Structure, Development and Socio-economic Disparities
Culture, Westernization and Post-modernization
Population Growth, Fertility, Mortality, Migration and Composition

Unit-V: Human Resource Development and Social Welfare Schemes

National Education Policy 2020
Social Classes and Welfare Programmes
Community Development, Extension Education and NGOs
Tribes of Madhya Pradesh
Folk Culture of Madhya Pradesh

Key Features

Complete Sociology syllabus coverage for MPPSC Mains
5 Units and 26 Chapters in a systematic format
Balanced coverage of conceptual and contemporary sociological issues
Includes rural, urban, population and development sociology
Dedicated coverage of Madhya Pradesh tribes and folk culture
Useful for MPPSC Mains Sociology preparation and revision

Suitable For

Suitable for aspirants preparing for MPPSC Mains Examination who require structured coverage of Sociology along with Indian Society and Madhya Pradesh-specific social and cultural topics.