PAPER-I-2000
SECTION
A
1. Write
short notes on any three of the following (each answer should not exceed
200 words):
(a) Sociology
and social anthropology
(b) Problem
of objectivity in social research
(c) Alienation
(d) Role
conflict
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.
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.
4. Discuss
the factors responsible for changing structure of family in modern societies.
SECTION
B
5. Write
short notes on any three of the following (each answer 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
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 appropriate to characterise such a notion of
change as a cyclical theory of social change.
7. Is
ideology an essential component of a social movement? Illustrate your answer
with suitable examples from some contemporary social movements.
8. Critically
examine functional and dysfunctional aspects of religion.
PAPER-II-2000
SECTION
A
1. Write
notes on any three of the following in not more than 200 words each:
(a) Impact
of Buddhism on Indian society
(b) Cast
among Indian Christians
(c) Consequences
of globalization for India
(d) Educational
inequalities in India
2. Which
means of social mobility were available in the traditional caste system?
Describe the form of social mobility in contemporary Indian society.
3. Critically
examine the protective discrimination policy for the disadvantaged groups in India. Would you suggest any change in this policy?
4. What
have been the functions of democracy in India? Has democracy been successful in
eliminating some of the traditional social inequalities?
SECTION
B
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 famales in sex-ratio
(c) Self-respect
movement
(d) Social
correlated of prostitution
6. Critically
examine various tribal policies. Which tribal policy would you advocate for
tribal development in India and why?
7. Do
you agree with the view that slums are areas of darkness and despair? Give reasons
in support of your answer.
8. Critically
evaluate the child welfare programmes in India. Have they benefited all
sections of children in India?
