Discuss the historical evolution and current structure of urban local governance in India.

Write a critical note on urban poverty in India.

Describe the key dimensions of the urban informal sector in India.

Explain the sociological concept of neighbourhood and evaluate its significance in the context of contemporary urban life.

Analyse the nature and characteristics of pre-industrial and industrial cities.

Explain the technique of social area analysis in urban sociology.

Describe and critically assess the concentric zone model of urban structure.

Discuss the major theoretical perspectives in urban sociology.

 Critically examine the origin and historical development of urban sociology as a sub-discipline of sociology.

Migration and informal labour in urban India

Human Development Approach

Examine the demographic and socio-economic consequences of over-urbanisation in Indian cities.

Explain the concept of sustainable development and assess India's policy responses to environmental challenges.

Analyse the emergence of identity-based regionalism and its impact on national integration.

How does political participation contribute to inclusive development? Discuss contemporary trends in India.

The link between civil society and democratic development

The changing role of the state in a liberalised economy

Critically examine the implications of economic liberalisation on employment and inequality in India.

Critically examine the implications of economic liberalisation on employment and inequality in India.

Assess the institutional mechanisms of centre-state relations in India.