SOCIOLOGY PAPER I- 1979
1. Substantiate,
citing literature, the view that analysis of social stability and change has
been the main concern of classical sociologists.
Or
Explain the view that the
social system is a basic conceptual model useful in understanding social
organization.
Section A
2. Explain
as to why and how Durkheim described social reality to the group, not to the
individual.
3. Taking
clue from Weber’s analysis of the role of Calvinist ethics in the rise of
mature capitalism, discuss the relative impact of (a) economic conditions, and
(b) values and ideas, on social change.
4. “The
personality is formed, maintained and changed as the socialization process
moves along.” Explain.
5. What
functions does social conflict perform? Explain the nature of social conflict
in the developing countries today.
6. Write
the short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Pareto on social
equilibrium.
(b) Power and legitimacy
(c) Role-set and role
conflict.
(d) Totemism and social
solidarity.
7. Discuss
the Marxian theory of class as criticized by Weber.
Section B
8. What
do you mean by empiricism? Examine the significance of empirical confirmation
in building sociological theory.
9. “Participant
observation in many situations is nothing more than a case study.” Comment.
10. Explain the basic
features of the ex post facto research design and assess its role in
sociological research.
11. Write notes on any
tow of the following:
(a) Reliability and
validity.
(b) Verstehen method.
(c) Sources of
hypothesis.
(d) Survey research.
SOCIOLOGY PAPER II- 1979
1. Bring
out the unity and diversity in the society and culture in India.
Or
Describe the different
approaches to the study of Indian society and examine fully the utility of any
one of them.
Section I
2. Discuss
the impact of religious, linguistic, caste and tribal groups on the nation
building process in India.
3. Distinguish
between tribe and caste bringing out the implications of the difference for
settlement pattern and community living.
4. Enumerate
and explain the factors conducive to joint family and comment on its
prevalence/disappearance in rural India.
5. Enumerate
the forces affecting the jajmani system and examine their impact on the
‘community’ aspect of the village.
6. Examine
whether the different centres of political power in India are successful as
democratic institutions.
Section II
7. Define
social stratification and discuss the principles of stratification in the
traditional hierarchy.
8. Examine
the changing stratification system in modern India in relation to the issues of
equality and social justice.
9. Bring
out the impact of education on social mobility and equality with special
reference to the Scheduled castes.
10. Define social change
and assess the role of legislative measures in bringing about social change in India.
11. Write short notes on
any two of the following:
(a) Social movements in
post-independence India.
(b) Industrialisation and
social change in India.
(c) Role of religion in
the traditional Indian society.
(d) Unintended
consequences of planned social change in India.
