SOCIOLOGY

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Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : (i) This Question Paper consists of two sections, viz., ‘A’ and ‘B’.
(ii) All questions from Section ‘A’ are to be attempted.
(iii) Section ‘B’ has got more than one option. Candidates are required to
attempt questions from one option only.
SECTION-A
1. State two differences between Sociology and Political Science.
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2. What constitutes a family ?
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3. State two effects of environmental hazards on human health.
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4. State the meaning of environmental degradation.
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5. Why Hindus are called as a majority community ?
1
6. State two tribal problems.
1
7. What is the meaning of Juvenile Delinquency ?
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8. Describe the phases of the growth of Indian Sociology.
3
9. State three characteristics of Social Group.
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10. What is the meaning of normlessness ?
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11. State any three characteristics of competition.
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12. Describe any three agents of socialization.
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13. Mention any three primary institutions.
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14. Explain social change.
3
15. Describe any two informal means of social control.
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16. State three challenges to National Integration.
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17. Explain the four characteristics of Social System.
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18. Explain the meaning of Evolution.
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19. State the factors responsible for the degradation of physical environment.
4 20. Differentiate between Caste and Class.
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21. Explain any two social movements.
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22. Explain four problems of Other Backward Classes in India.
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23. State four socio-economic problems of population explosion.
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24. Explain the types of marriage according to the number of mates.
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25. Explain the basic tenets of Christianity.
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26. Explain the sociological implications of the Freedom Struggle of India.
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SECTION-B
OPTION-I
(Status of Women)
27. What is domestic violence ?
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28. What is gender quality ?
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29. Distinguish between Sex and Gender.
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30. Explain female infanticide. What are its effects on society?
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31. Explain the status of women in contemporary society.
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OPTION-II
(Culture)
27. State the meaning of Indian Cultural Heritage.
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28. What are Norms and Values ?
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29. Define Mass Media and explain its forms.
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30. What is diffusion of culture ? Explain.
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31. Explain the concept of cultural pluralism with example.
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