CBSE Class 12 Sociology — Structural Change

``In Indian nationalism, the dominant trend was marked by an inclusive and democratic vision.'' Explain.

(a) ``Cities played a key role in the economic system of empires.'' Elucidate the statement with the help of suitable examples. OR (b) ``The laws of a colonised country did not have to stick to the democratic norms that the British back home had to follow.'' In what ways did the colonial laws favour the owners and managers of the tea industry?

`Rural-urban migration is preferred for `social reasons'. Mention any two reasons.

`It is not a question of numbers alone, processes of modern development ensure that the economic and social significance of the agrarian-rural way of life declines relative to the significance of the industrial way of life.' Highlight the reasons for the decline in the agrarian-rural way of life.