Sociology - 1997 (Main) (Paper -
I)
Time Allowed: Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 300
Candidates should attempt
Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the
remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. .All
questions carry equal marks.
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SECTION - A
1.
Write short notes on any three of the following (each answer should not exceed
200 words) : (a)
Sociology as an interpretative discipline
(b) A good
hypothesis
(c)
Anomie
(d)
Types of mobility
2.
Is it possible to study social phenomenon scientifically ? Give a critical
answer.
3.
Critically examine Max Weber's theory of social action and its limitations.
4.
Discuss Talcott Parsons' contribution to the analysis of
social system.
SECTION-B
5. Write
short notes on any three of the following (each answer should not exceed 200
words) :
(a)
Fundamentals of religion
(b)
Concept of social movement
(c)
Role of education in social development
(d)
Industrialization and social change
6.
"Education is an instrument of social control and social change," Critically
examine the statement.
7.
What are the problems of universalisation of primary education ? Discuss fully.
8.
Explain the concept of social change. Critically examine the contribution of
Karl Marx's theory of social change.
Sociology - 1997 (Main) (Paper - II)
SECTION A
1. Write
short notes on any three of the following (each answer should not exceed 200
words each)
(a)
Pluralism and national unity
(b)
Industrial class structure in India
(c) Impact of
Islam on Indian society
(d)
Social consequences of occupational diversification
2.
Outline the social factors related to generation gap. How has the generation gap
led to the problems of youth unrest ?
3.
Describe the sociocultural background of the political elites of contemporary
India. What has been the influence of their background on their political
orientations ?
4.
Caste is becoming weaker and stronger at the same time in present day India. '
Discuss the factors responsible for continuity and change.
SECTION-B
5. Write
short on any three of the following (in not more than 200 words each) :
(a)
Social proVirtual of slums
(b) Social
dimensions of drug addiction
(c) Issues of
tribal identity
(d) Communal
tensions in India
6. Describe the
role played by education in social mobility.
Do you think that education has been the most important factor in accelerating
social mobility in modern Indian society ? Give arguments in favour of your
answer.
7.
What changes have taken place in the tribal social stratification pattern in
recent times ? Describe the factors responsible for these changes.
8.
Describe the factors related to social movements. In the light of these factors
explain the emergence of peasant movement in India.
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