A D V E R T I S E M E N T
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Time Allowed : Three
Hours Maximum Marks :
300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.
Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate
issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in
the space provided for the purpose. No mark will be given for the answers
written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
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.
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T
All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION 'A'
Q. 1.
Write short notes on any- three of the following (each note should not exceed
200 words) :
(a) Sociology and
social anthropology
(b) Problem of
objectivity in social research
(c) Alienation
(d) Role conflict
Q. 2.
Emile Durkheim had argued that the function of
division of labour in society is that of the promotion of social solidarity.
Elaborate the statement and analyse the distinction between two forms of'
solidarity discussed by him.
Q. 3.
How does social structure produce a strain
toward anomie and deviant behaviour ? Examine it with reference to Robert K.
Merton's contribution to this field of study.
Q. 4.
Discuss the factors responsible for changing
structure of family in modern societies.
SECTION 'B'
Q. 5.
Write short notes on any three of the
following (each note should not exceed 200 words) :
(a) Inter-generational
mobility
(b) Social
determinants of economic development
(c) 'Relative
Deprivation'
(d) Role of pressure
groups in democracy
Q. 6.
Pitirim A. Sorokin sees the course of history as a
continuous but irregular fluctuation between two basically different kinds of
culture. While explaining this stand of Sorokin, analyse whether it is
appropriate to characterise such a notion of change as a cyclical theory of
social change.
Q. 7.
Is ideology an essential component of a
social movement? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples from some
contemporary social movements.
Q. 8.
Critically examine functional and dysfunctional
aspects of religion.
Sociology - 2000 (Main) (Paper -
II)
Time Allowed : Three
Hours Maximum Marks :
300
INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.
Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate
issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in
the space provided for the purpose. No mark will be given for the answers
written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.
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.
SECTION 'A'
Q. 1.
Write notes on any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :
(a) Impact of Buddhism
on Indian society
(b) Caste among Indian
Christians
(c)
Consequences of globalisation for India
(d) Educational
inequalities in India
Q. 2.
Which means of social mobility were available in the traditional caste system ?
Describe the form of social mobility in contemporary Indian society.
Q. 3.
Critically examine the protective
discrimination policy for the disadvantaged groups in India. Would you suggest
any change in this police ?
Q. 4.
What have been the functions of democracy in India ? Has democracy been
successful in eliminating some of the traditional social inequalities ?
SECTION 'B'
Q. 5.
Write notes on any three of the following in not
more than 200 words each :
(a) Religious
fundamentalism
(b) Socio-cultural
factors related to declining proportion of females in sex-ratio
(c) Self-respect
movement
(d) Social correlates
of prostitution
Q. 6.
Critically examine various tribal policies. Which tribal policy would you
advocate for tribal development in India and why ?
Q. 7.
Do you agree with the view that slums are areas of
darkness and despair ? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Q. 8.
Critically evaluate the child welfare programmes in India. Have they benefited
all sections of children in India ?