Sociology Past Paper Questions (2005 - 2011)

INDIAN SOCIETY TRADITION AND CHANGES 

5 Marks Questions:

1. Write a note on 'Dharma'.
2. Mention the different forms of 'Talaq'.
3. Define joint family.
4. Give the meaning of 'Caste'.
5. Explain the impact of western culture on Indian Education.
6. What is 'Mahar'.
7. Explain the concept of 'Kinship'.
8. Explain any two features if traditional Indian society.
9. What are the Rinas? Explain.
10. What is Iddat?
11. Mention any legislation relating to Hindu marriage.
12. Briefly explain the impact of Buddhism on Indian society.
13. Mention the duties of Kshatriya Varna.
14. Explain the concept of 'Kama'.
15. Mention the duties of Sudra Varna.
16. Explain the process in execution of Talaq.
17. Explain the rituals of Hindu marriage.
18. Point out the significance of 'Artha'.

10 Marks Questions:

1. Explain the traditional features of Indian society.
2. Examine the conditions necessary for Muslim marriage.
3. Analyse the structural changes in joint family.
4. Bring out the traditional features of Caste system.
5. Explain the social significance of Ashrama Dharma.
6. Discuss the social significance of Varna system.
7. Examine the impact of Buddhism on Indian society.
8. Explain the Ashrama scheme of life.
9. 'Is Muslim marriage a civil contract?' Evaluate.
10. Examine the impact of legislation on Hindu marriage.
11. Analyse the functional changes in joint family.
12. Bring out the characteristics of Caste.
13. Describe the impact of Islam on Indian society.
14. Explain any two factors contributing to changes in Hindu marriage.
15. Explain the features of Christian marriage.
16. Analyse the impact of western culture on Indian society.
17. Explain the social significance of Pursharthas.
18. Describe the conditions of Muslim marriage.
19. Discuss the recent changes in Hindu marriage.
20. Define caste and explain its features.
21. Discuss the Iravati Karve's views on kinship.
22. Explain Brahmacharyashrama.
23. Hindu marriage is a sacrament. Discuss.
24. Examine the changing trends in caste system. 
25. Describe the impact of Buddhism on Indian society.
26. Discuss the role of caste in contemporary society.
27. Analyse the types of divorce among Muslims.

15 Marks Questions:

1. Explain the impact of Western culture on Indian society.
2. Analyse the changing trends in Hindu marriage.
3. Elucidate the characteristic features of Hindu joint family.
4. Explain the role of caste in contemporary society.
5. Elucidate the traditional features of Indian society.
6. Describe the marriage practices among Christians.
7. Bring out the social significance of Pursharthas.
8. Discuss Caste system in the 21st century.
9. Discuss the structural and functional changes in joint family.
10. Bring out the social significance of Ashrama Dharma.
11. Define joint family and explain the features of joint family.
12. Explain the marriage practices among Christians and bring out the recent changes.
13. What is Caste? Examine G.S Ghurye's analysis of the features of caste.