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.

Past Paper Questions: Unit 05 - Karl Marx

5 Marks:

1. Mention the types of classes of Karl Marx.
2. Write a note on alienation.
3. Write a note on polarization of classes.
4. What is class consciousness.

10 Marks:

1. Examine Karl Marx's theory of social change. 
2. Analyze Karl Marx's theory of class struggle.
3. Discuss Karl Marx's view on economic determination. 

Past Paper Questions: Unit 04 - Max Weber

5 Marks:

1. Briefly explain the life history of Max Weber.
2. Mention any five features of bureaucracy. 

10 Marks:

1. Analyze Max Weber's theory of protestants ethic and the spirit of capitalism. 
2. Explain Weber's types of social action. 

Past Paper Questions: Unit 03 - Emile Durkheim

5 Marks:

1. Define social facts. 
2. What is altruistic suicide? 

10 Marks:

1. Explain Durkheim's view on social fact.
2. Explain the concept of mechanical solidarity. 
3. Explain Durkheim's view on religion.
4. Explain Durkheim's theory of suicide.
5. Analyze Durkheim's theory of division of labor. 

Past Paper Questions: Unit 02 - Herbert Spencer

5 Marks:

1. Write the meaning of social evolution. 
2. State Herbert Spencer's view on types of society.

10 Marks:

1. Discuss Herbert Spencer's theory of organic analogy.
2. Examine the theory of Social evolution. 

Past Paper Questions: Unit 01 - Auguste Comte

5 Marks:

1. Analyze the theological stage of the social development.
2. Explain Auguste Comte's social statics.
3. Explain Comte's classification of sciences.
4. Write a brief note on Comte's social static and dynamic.

10 Marks:

1. Explain the theory of classification of sciences. 
2. Explain Comte's law of three stages. 
3. Explain the religion of humanity.