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2008
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 1
Tinlt' Hours I I Maximum Marks: 800

INSTRUCTIONS
Each questIOn is printed both in EnRlish and in Kannada.
.Answ('rs must be written in the medium specified (English or Kannur{(t) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated rlearly on the cover of the answer book in the space prochled for this purpose. In case of any doubt in the Kannada t1!xt, please relel' to text.
This paper has four parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

Mark" allotted to each question are indicated in each part.
All question.e; in Part Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D.

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1. Define the following concepts

Social Fact
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AnSlL'er each question in about lOO words. Each ques60n carries 10 mark8.
2.
Define Sociology. Is Sociology a Science? Explain.

3.
Explain the terms 'Class in Itself' and 'Class [or Itself'. What IS their relevance in the Indian context?

4.
Mention various techniques of sampling. What are the various approaches to achieve higher representativeness of a sample?

5.
Define the concepts of Community, Status, Role, Role conflict and Deviance.

6.
State Max Weber's conceptualization of Class. How 18 it different from Marx's conception of Class?

7.
How docs Rail' Dahrendorf's conceptualization of Class ditl'er [rom that of Karl Marx?

8.
Outline the main arguments of Functionalist theory of Social Stratification. How is it unsuitable in comprehending divisions and inequalities In societies?

9.
What IS the critical diflerence between Claude Levi-Strauss' conceptualization of 'Kinship' and that of A.R. Radcliffe-Brown? Which is more suitable to explain Indian society?

10.
Is bureaucracy a formal organization'! Explain.


n. Mention a few recent social movements in India. Briefly mention the strcof-,1:hR and weaknesses of a specific social movement from the above.


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Answer each question in about 150 words. Each question carries
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12.
Discuss Talcott Parsons' conceptualization of functional prerequisites of Social System.

13.
Discuss Education as a medium of 'reproduction of social distinctions',

14.
Define Culture. How does culture shape personality?

15.
Discuss Max Weber's conceptualization of Authority.

16.
Discuss the main strengths and weaknesses of the Indian Education System.

17.
Discuss various facets of 'Secularism' in Indian society.


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2008
SOCIOLOGY
Paper 2
Tune: 3 Hours Maximum MaThs 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada.
Answers must be written in the medium specified (English or KannadaJ in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which IrWS! be stated clearly on the cOlier of the answer book in the space provided fol' this purpose. In case of any doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text.
This paper has fOllr parts:
A 20 marks
B 100 marks
C 90 marks
D 90 marks

Marks allotted to each question are indicated in each part.
All questions in Part Part B and Pari C are compulsory. An,c;wer any three in Part D.


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PA}tTA 4x5=20 Answer each question in about SO words. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Define the following concepts

The 'Affirmative Action' and its effectiveness
(bl The Neo-Buddhi.st Movement



Attacking 'Untouchability' hopes and constraints
Cd) Social Networks



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Answer each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks.
2.
Outline the difference between varna and caste.

3.
Define the concept of 'Dominant Caste'.

4.
In today's context, 'Modernisation' is more relevant than 'Sanskritisation'. Evaluate the statement.

5.
Explain key features of 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution 111 rural administration.

6.
Discuss the relevance of Tribal Councils and their role in 'local administration' of tribal communities.

7.
Discuss the relevance of 'rising castes' III today's party-politics in India.

8.
Is Modernir.ution different from Westernization'? Explain.

9.
Explain key trends of Urbanisation In the country and their consequences.

10.
Discuss the relevance of Lewis Mumford's famous phrase "Cities are symbols or possible", in the context of today's India.

11.
Discuss 'Criminalisation of Indian politics' and its consequence to Democracy.



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12.
Outline the changing nature of Family in India.

13.
Docs the nature of Kinship System in India vary from region to region Substantiate your answer by sociological/social anthropological studies.

14.
"Land reforms are the key to improving millions of rural families In India," Evaluate the statement.

15.
Did the Green Revolution bring about 'Depeasantisation' In rural India Explain.

16.
Outline the legislative measures for Women Empowerment in India.

17.
"Population explosion is the main curse of Indian society." Evaluate the statement.


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PARTD
Answer any three the following questions, each in about 800 words. E'ach (juestion carries 80 marks.
18.
Discuss the changing power structure In contemporary rural India.

19.
Write an essay on caste and political modernization.

20.
How can we achieve 'Pluralism' against 'Communalism' in India?

21.
Outline contemporary trends in migration in India.

22.
Discuss the nature of agrarian class structure in India.


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