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Important Questions for "sociology":

[1]

  1. Highlight the importance of Sociology.
  2. Highlight the characteristics of Institution.
  3. Discuss the relationship between Individual and Society.

[2]

  1. What do you mean by Social Transformation?
  2. What do you mean by Ethnicity? Discuss its impacts on Indian Society.
  3. Do you think that Communalism decreases the integrity of Nation? Comment.

[3]

  1. Mention the four reasons of water pollution.
  2. Elaborate the factors responsible for the crisis of moral values in Indian society.
  3. What is meant by Dowry? Discuss the causes and ill effects of dowry in India.

[4]

  1. Explain the concept of cultural lag.
  2. Explain the cultural factors of social change.
  3. Critically evaluate Karl Marx's theory of social change.

[5]

  1. What is the difference between White Collar Crime and Political Crime?
  2. Elaborate factors responsible for the crisis of moral values in Indian society and suggest remedies to eradicate this problem.
  3. Discuss briefly the causes of corruption and write measures to eradicate this problem.

[6]

  1. Analyze the role of demographic factors in social change.
  2. Discuss the characteristics of social change.
  3. Explain the role of religion and morality as agencies of social control.

[7]

  1. Explain the concept of gender.
  2. Discuss the efforts done by the government for the upliftment of dalits.
  3. What do you mean by delinquency? Discuss the various causes of delinquency.

[8]

  1. Explain the importance of Hypothesis.
  2. Give a brief account of Pareto's theory of the Circulation of Elites.
  3. Differentiate between Questionnaire and Schedule.

[9]

  1. Define fact and evaluate the interrelationship between fact and theory in Sociology.
  2. Write a short note on social system.
  3. Explain the types of Weber's Authority.

[10]

  1. What do you mean by Objectivity?
  2. What is Interview? Differentiate between Structured and Unstructured interview.
  3. What do you mean by classification? Highlight its objectives.

[11]

  1. Explain the views of Radha Kamal Mukherjee in context of Social Ecology.
  2. Evaluate the views of M.N. Srinivas in context of sanskritization.
  3. Explain the views of Yogendra Singh in context of social change in India.

[12]

  1. Write the meaning of Sociology.
  2. Describe the scope of Sociology.
  3. Describe the relation of Sociology with Economics.

[13]

  1. The origin of Sociology is considered to be on which year?
  2. Sociology is also known by another name; what is it?
  3. What duration is considered for the origin of Indian Sociology?

[14]

  1. Write the sociological meaning of social change.
  2. What do you understand by the cyclical and linear pattern of social change?
  3. What are the main characteristics of mass communication?

[15]

  1. Explain the effects of Information Technology.
  2. What is the difference between linear and cyclical theories?
  3. Define social movement and describe the characteristics of social movement.

[16]

  1. What is meant by education?
  2. Write the meaning of Social System.
  3. What is the role of education in economic development?

[17]

  1. What do you understand about Educational Sociology?
  2. What are the main philosophical ideas given in the Upanishads?
  3. Discuss Pragmatism as a Philosophy of education. In what way it influenced modern education.

[18]

  1. Differentiate between crime and delinquency.
  2. Write a short note on changing scenario of crime and criminals.
  3. Describe the measures to prevent female foeticide.

[19]

  1. Write a short essay on Arya Samaj.
  2. What is Dr. Bhagwan Das's Social Philosophy?
  3. Elaborate Ram Manohar Lohiya's Socialism.

[20]

  1. What do you understand by function and dysfunction?
  2. Highlight the major characteristics of Dialectical Perspective.
  3. Describe the contribution of Dahrendorf in Dialectical perspective.

[21]

  1. Highlight the Evolutionary theory of social change.
  2. Describe the main characteristics of social development.
  3. Describe the socio-cultural barriers in the path of development.

[22]

  1. Explain the relationship of Economic Geography with Sociology.
  2. Discuss the concept of globalization of trade.
  3. Critically examine Alfred Weber's Theory of Industrial Location.

[23]

  1. Explain the gender-based discrimination in Indian society and its losses.
  2. What is regional disparity? Explain the effects of regional disparity in national integration.
  3. What is crime? Write an essay on new forms of crime.

[24]

  1. Write a short note on Swami Vivekanand's Social thought.
  2. Discuss the social thought of Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
  3. Discuss the contribution of Brahma Samaj in Indian society.

[25]

  1. Define sociological perspective and discuss its main characteristics.
  2. Discuss Herbert Blumer's contributions in Symbolic Interactionism.
  3. Discuss Habermas's contributions in Neomarxism.

[26]

  1. What do you understand by 'Dalit'?
  2. Discuss the impacts of social change on Indian society.
  3. Explain with apt examples any one appropriate path (model) for the development of Indian society.

[27]

  1. Analyse Quantitative method of research.
  2. What is Interview? Discuss its various major types.
  3. Calculate mean deviation of the given data.

[28]

  1. What are the main concepts of Environment?
  2. What do you understand by Disaster Management?
  3. Explain the impact of social environment on human society.

[29]

  1. The merits of multiparty system.
  2. Difference between power and authority.
  3. Critically analyze the reasons for origin of regional parties in India.

[30]

  1. Discuss the importance of Delegation of Authority.
  2. What is the role of Leadership in Administration?
  3. Explain the concept of Administrative Accountability.

[31]

  1. Define Industrial sociology and mention its scope.
  2. What do you understand by industrial dispute? Discuss the causes responsible for it.
  3. Elucidate the impact of industrialization on family with special reference to Indian society.

[32]

  1. What is Rural sociology? Discuss its importance.
  2. Discuss the nature and scope of Rural sociology.
  3. Write a short note on Rural Urban continuum.

[33]

  1. What is the relationship of Demography with Sociology?
  2. Give a short note on Population education.
  3. Write an essay on the current Population Policy in India.

[34]

  1. What do you understand by the Fact?
  2. Explain the meaning of Middle-range theory.
  3. Discuss in short Jurgen Habermas's concept of "Legitimation Crisis in Society."

[35]

  1. Define Sociology of religion and discuss its Social functions.
  2. Discuss the impact of religion on Social structure.
  3. How are religion and Economic System related with each other? Explain it with special reference to Max Weber.

[36]

  1. Clarify the social status of Women in independent India.
  2. Write a short note on the reservation for Women in India.
  3. Highlight the status of education and health of Indian Women.

[37]

  1. What is the role of Mass-Communication in the context of Globalization?
  2. Explain the concept of Global Tourism.
  3. Discuss the relationships between Globalization and Poverty.

[38]

  1. Elucidate the scope of Industrial Sociology.
  2. What do you understand by Production Relation?
  3. What are the main functions of Industrial trade unions?

[39]

  1. Clearify the importance of Rural Sociology.
  2. Write in short the difference between Rural and Urban society.
  3. Evaluate the impacts of Universalization on Indian Rural Society.

[40]

  1. Discuss the importance of Social demography in Sociology.
  2. Explain the relationship between Social demography and Sociology.
  3. Explain the utility of life table in demographic analysis.

[41]

  1. Describe the contribution of Weber in Sociology.
  2. Define the theory of "Middle Range."
  3. Discuss the characteristics of 'Social Fact.'

[42]

  1. What is meant by Sociology of Religion?
  2. Highlight the nature of Sociology of Religion.
  3. What is the role of Religion in the context of Social Disorganization?

[43]

  1. Discuss about the reason of violence against women.
  2. Highlight the situation of women health in India and explain the government efforts currently operated for women health.
  3. Write an essay on discrimination and harassment of women at the workplace.

[44]

  1. What is Nature of Political Sociology.
  2. Define Political Sociology and discuss its relevance.
  3. Role of Language in Indian Politics.

[45]

  1. What do you understand by Discursive Sociology?
  2. Describe in short the concept of 'Discipline and Punishment' as propounded by Paul-Michel Foucault.
  3. Discuss 'Deconstruction Theory' of Jacques Derrida.

[46]

  1. Mention your views in favour and against the Capital Punishment.
  2. Write an essay on Juvenile Delinquency.
  3. Define the Punishment. Discuss the types of Punishment.

[47]

  1. Highlight the nature of Urban Sociology.
  2. Describe the concept of rural urban continuum.
  3. Highlight the process of urbanisation in India.

[48]

  1. Define Micro (small) sociological theory.
  2. Discuss Paul-Michel Foucault's concept of 'Discipline and Punish'.
  3. Comment on Emanuel Wallerstein's thought about centre-periphery theory.

[49]

  1. What is deterrent theory of punishment?
  2. Give arguments against or in favour of death penalty.
  3. Analyse Sutherland's theory of Differential Association.

[50]

  1. Who is the writer of 'What is Sociology'?
  2. What is the name of the sociology branch related to sports?
  3. What are the dimensions of physical education?

[51]

  1. What do you mean by Sociology? Discuss its scope in detail.
  2. Define Rural Sociology. Describe its significance in Agricultural Extension.
  3. Define Development and discuss its factors.

[52]

  1. Explain the meaning and definition of sociology. Describe its scope.
  2. Describe the relationship between sociology and other social sciences.
  3. What is conflict? Write its main characteristics.

[53]

  1. Define rural Sociology. Discuss its scope and importance for extension workers.
  2. State the meaning of leadership. Discuss the major types of rural leadership in India.
  3. Describe the rural social structure.

[54]

  1. What do you understand by Sociology? Explain its significance for society.
  2. Conceptualize Rural Sociology. Elaborate its importance for Extension students.
  3. Define Behavior. Discuss the factors affecting Human Behavior.

[55]

  1. Define Rural Sociology. Discuss its scope and importance in India.
  2. State the meaning of rural leadership. Write down the role of rural leaders in rural development.
  3. Describe the Joint Family System.

[56]

  1. What do you mean by Rural Sociology? Discuss its scope and importance for extension workers.
  2. Explain the factors affecting personality development in rural situations.
  3. Write short notes on the following: (a) Social interaction, (b) Socialization process, (c) Social group, (d) Habit development, (e) Caste Panchayat.

[57]

  1. Write down the meaning and definition of Rural Sociology. Discuss its scope in detail.
  2. Define personality and discuss its development.
  3. Describe the process of socialization.

[58]

  1. Write any four features of tribal-community.
  2. Write a short note on changing status of women in India.
  3. Explain the concept of religion. Mention its main features.

[59]

  1. What do you mean by Synthetic School?
  2. What is social group? Distinguish between primary and secondary groups.
  3. What do you mean by joint family? Give the merits and demerits of joint family.

[60]

  1. Who stated that Sociology is a systematic description and explanation of society viewed as a whole?
  2. Define sociology and discuss its nature.
  3. Discuss the relation of sociology with other social sciences.

[61]

  1. Write the types of Muslim marriage.
  2. Write the aims of 'Hindu marriage'.
  3. Write an essay on 'Naxalism'.

[62]

  1. Mention any two characteristics of social change.
  2. Give a brief account of Marx's social change.
  3. Explain the evolutionary theory of social change.

[63]

  1. Write two differences between crime and white collar crime.
  2. Give two Constitutional Provisions done for the welfare of minorities.
  3. Define the term white collar crime. Write various forms of white collar crime.

[64]

  1. Write a short note on the role of biological factors in Social Change.
  2. Write a short note on the role of education in Social Control.
  3. Define Globalization. Write its characteristics.

[65]

  1. Write one definition of Juvenile delinquency.
  2. According to Durkheim, what are the types of suicide?
  3. What do you understand by Juvenile Crime? Discuss its various factors.

[66]

  1. Who used the case study method for the first time in Sociology?
  2. Social research is helpful in the development of social sciences.
  3. The method of data collection in which educated respondents fill in the answers themselves is called?

[67]

  1. Explain participant observation in sociology.
  2. What is the role of statistical methods in sociology?
  3. What is the role of observation in social studies?

[68]

  1. What is the value of sociology associated with?
  2. What are the branches of sociology defined by Comte?
  3. Which university in India first introduced sociology?

[69]

  1. What is the role of social thought in sociology?
  2. What is the significance of 'Ideal Type' in sociology?
  3. Who classified sociology as a systematic introduction?

[70]

  1. Who defined sociology as the science of social fact?
  2. Who said sociology is about social relationships and the network of relationships we call society?
  3. In which year was sociology developed as a formal subject?

[71]

  1. Match the following scholars with their works.
  2. Who is the founder of Positivism?
  3. Why is sociological research important?

[72]

  1. Write the types of social change.
  2. What is secularization? Elaborate its characteristics and describe its impact on Indian society.
  3. Define 'Tradition'? Highlight the concept of Little Tradition and Great Tradition in detail.

[73]

  1. Write a short note on Sociology of sanitation.
  2. What is meant by other backward class? Throw light on their main community needs and commissions regarding these needs.
  3. What do you understand by focused group strategy? Elucidate in reference to community development management.

[74]

  1. Critically analyse scope and subject matter of Sociology.
  2. Clarify the relationship of Sociology with other social sciences.
  3. What are major stages of socialization? Discuss.

[75]

  1. Write the relation of sociology and economics.
  2. Write an essay on the importance of sociology.
  3. Explain how sociology is the science of society.

[76]

  1. How is Ethics related to Sociology? Explain.
  2. Give a brief introduction of Manusmriti.
  3. Explain the nature of moral judgment.

[77]

  1. Explain the usefulness of Sociology for the study of Political Science.
  2. Explain the unitary Government system.
  3. Describe the merits of Parliamentary Government.

[78]

  1. Discuss the nature of Sociology.
  2. Discuss the rise and development of sociology.
  3. Critically analyse the Scope of Sociology.

[79]

  1. Clarify the concept of Religion.
  2. Critically analyse the functions of Family.
  3. Write an essay on 'Casteism in India'.

[80]

  1. What do you understand by information technology?
  2. Explain the main factors of social disorganization.
  3. Explain the causes of land alienation.

[81]

  1. Write the concept of function.
  2. Write the characteristics of social structure.
  3. Describe function by Redcliffe Brown.

[82]

  1. What is Field Work? Explain the significance of field work.
  2. Bring out the factors of change in the Joint family.
  3. Discuss the Rural Social Structure.

[83]

  1. What do you understand by Technological Change?
  2. Explain the theory of Social action by Parsons.
  3. Write a short essay on Westernization.

[84]

  1. Distinguish between Social Research and Survey.
  2. What do you understand by sampling method? Explain its merits and demerits.
  3. What is Classification? Describe objectives and methods of classification.

[85]

  1. Write a short note on Suicide produced by Anomie.
  2. Present Webor's thought on Power.
  3. Explain the concept of Refrence Group.

[86]

  1. What is hypothesis? Write its characteristics.
  2. Clarify the process of case study method.
  3. Write meaning and characteristics of median.

[87]

  1. Describe the hierarchy of Sciences.
  2. Write the main steps of scientific social Research.
  3. Define scientific method and discuss its characteristics.

[88]

  1. Discuss the nature of Sociology.
  2. Write the scope and importance of Sociology.
  3. What do you understand by community?

[89]

  1. Discuss marriage in tribe social organisation.
  2. Explain the elements of Indian traditions.
  3. Explain the major problems of present India.

[90]

  1. Explain the difference between urban and rural sociology.
  2. Give the definition of Rural Sociology and discuss its subject matter.
  3. What is urban sociology? Explain its characteristics.

[91]

  1. Discuss the scope of urban sociology.
  2. Define urban sociology and critically analyze its subject matter.
  3. Discuss the importance of rural sociology.

[92]

  1. Write short notes on Tribal life style.
  2. Write a short note on Gond tribes in M.P.
  3. Write an essay on Status of Tribal Women.

[93]

  1. Write an essay on 'Sociology of Values'.
  2. Discuss three characteristics of Westernization.
  3. Explain Karl Marx's theory of social change.

[94]

  1. What are the bases of data classification?
  2. Discuss the limitations of the use of computers in social research.
  3. Outline some techniques of graphic presentation of data.

[95]

  1. Discuss three characteristics of sociometry.
  2. Discuss the concept and theory of facts.
  3. What do you mean by data classification? Discuss.

[96]

  1. What do you understand by Sports Sociology?
  2. What is the relationship of Sociology with sports?
  3. What do you mean by the term Violence in sports?

[97]

  1. Write the nature of Sports sociology.
  2. Write in brief about relationship of Sociology with the Sports.
  3. Write in detail about scope of Sports Sociology.

[98]

  1. What is sports sociology? Explain Physical education and Sports as social institutions.
  2. Differentiate between boys and girls in adolescence.
  3. What do you understand by idealism? Explain implications of idealism in Physical Education.

[99]

  1. What do you understand by Adolescence?
  2. Enlist the Principles of Physical Education.
  3. Write about the development of Physical Education in Greece.

[100]

  1. What is Sports Sociology? Explain Physical Education as a social institution.
  2. What are the benefits of Exercise?
  3. Differentiate between Boys and Girls in adolescence.

[101]

  1. Define sports sociology and explain its utility in Physical Education.
  2. What is the meaning of Education?
  3. Describe the importance of pragmatism in Physical Education.

[102]

  1. What are the essential requisites of good average?
  2. What do you understand by dispersion?
  3. Write formula to find out the co-relation.

[103]

  1. What is meant by local culture? What are its characteristics?
  2. Differentiate between traditional culture and modern culture.
  3. Define culture. Describe its characteristics.

[104]

  1. Define urban sociology and discuss its nature.
  2. Discuss the main environmental problems of cities.
  3. What do you understand by city planning?

[105]

  1. Explain the aim of marriage.
  2. Describe the Research Methods of Social Anthropology.
  3. Explain the importance of Youth dormitory in tribal social life.

[106]

  1. Explain the educational thought of Gandhiji.
  2. What is the meaning of Sarvodaya?
  3. Explain the coordination of End and Means.

[107]

  1. Why is the study of educational sociology necessary for all teachers?
  2. Describe the methods of study in the sociology of education.
  3. What are the types of social mobility?

[108]

  1. Discuss the relationship of education with other disciplines such as Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.
  2. Discuss with example the linkage between theoretical and practical knowledge.
  3. Discuss different methods of obtaining knowledge.

[109]

  1. Why does a prospective teacher need to study Sociology of Education?
  2. What is the relationship between Sociology and Education? Differentiate between Sociology of Education and Educational Sociology.
  3. What are the various democratic values according to the preamble of Indian Constitution? Discuss the role of education in inculcating these democratic values among students.

[110]

  1. What is the importance of studying Sociology?
  2. Write any 3 characteristics of Secularism.
  3. Write any two schemes of Girl/Women Education.

[111]

  1. What is the scope of sociology of education?
  2. Define educational sociology. How does the knowledge of educational sociology help teachers in developing a progressive society?
  3. What is sociology of education? Describe its nature and importance in detail.

[112]

  1. Discuss the relationship of Education with Sociology.
  2. Explain Knowledge in terms of Behaviouristic approach.
  3. What is the relationship between Education and Economics?

[113]

  1. What is meant by education as a discipline? How is the relationship between education and psychology or sociology set up?
  2. 'All knowledge is one' - From this standpoint, how can the interaction between school knowledge and knowledge of life outside the school be determined?
  3. In terms of education as a discipline, what is called lower and higher level knowledge? Prepare a list of methods used for developing higher level knowledge and elucidate any two of them with examples.

[114]

  1. Write short notes on the significance of Rural Sociology in Agricultural Extension.
  2. Define Rural Sociology and discuss its scope and importance in India.
  3. What do you understand by rural institutions? Explain the role of primary schools in rural society.

[115]

  1. What are the main features of scientific method?
  2. How can scientism be maintained in the study of social phenomena?
  3. Describe the meaning of positivism and its characteristics.

[116]

  1. Explain the meaning of Sociology.
  2. Review Durkheim's contribution to Sociology.
  3. Discuss the contribution of Lucknow School in the development of Sociology in India.

[117]

  1. Who is the writer of the book 'Principles of Sociology'?
  2. Who defined sociology as the study of 'Social Actions'?
  3. Who introduced the Case Study method in sociology?

[118]

  1. Write a short note on Drug Addiction.
  2. Describe the problems of Muslim minorities in India.
  3. What are Human Rights? Explain its historical background.

[119]

  1. Clarify the meaning of Corruption.
  2. Write the meaning of Dalit class. Describe the problems of Dalits.
  3. What is Displacement? Write the suggestions to remove Displacement Problems.

[120]

  1. Discuss displacement. State any two causes of it.
  2. Discuss white collar crime. State any two main causes of it.
  3. Define values. Explain the causes of crisis of values in India.

[121]

  1. What is the difference between society and community? Explain the influence of culture on health and illness.
  2. What do you understand by population explosion? Explain its hazards and elicit the impact on the country.
  3. Write short notes on the following: Types of marriage, Conflict, Agencies of socialization, Transcultural society.

[122]

  1. Throw light on fundamental rights in Indian Constitution.
  2. What is meant by the full employment?
  3. Throw light on Indian economy in the reference of the liberalization and globalization.

[123]

  1. Write an essay on problems and solutions of universalization of primary education.
  2. What is the role of Non-governmental organizations in the Social development? Explain.
  3. Define Dalits and explain the constitutional provisions regarding Dalits (Scheduled Castes).

[124]

  1. The 73rd Amendment brought reservation for SCs, STs, and women. Discuss.
  2. What are the odd ones with regards to millennium development goals?
  3. Highlight Indias initiatives in social welfare.

[125]

  1. Throw light on caste system in contemporary India.
  2. Describe the urban development programmes in free India.
  3. Describe the development and Indian cultural values.

[126]

  1. Throw light on the Sociology of Law.
  2. Is Sociology a Science? Describe its nature.
  3. Throw light on the Sociology of legal profession.

[127]

  1. Relation between Political Science and Sociology.
  2. Explain the meaning, nature and scope of Political Science.
  3. What do you understand by Unicameral and Bicameral Legislatures? Point out their merits and demerits.

[128]

  1. Whose statement is 'Sociology is the science of social relations'?
  2. Who was the founder of Educational Sociology?
  3. Who wrote 'The Principles of Educational Sociology'?

[129]

  1. What is the relationship between Education and Sociology?
  2. Describe Cooley's theory of sociology.
  3. What do you mean by the sociological basis of education? Explain the importance of educational sociology.

[130]

  1. Who has defined Political Sociology as the study of social causes and consequences of given power distribution within or between societies and the social and political conflicts?
  2. Who has given the Iron law of oligarchy?
  3. Who has called bureaucracy as 'Desk Government'?

[131]

  1. What is not included in the subject matter of Rural Sociology?
  2. Who is the author of 'Rural Sociology in India'?
  3. Who said, 'Caste is a closed class'?

[132]

  1. What is the importance of women's education in reducing gender inequality?
  2. How is high fertility rate associated with education and age at marriage?
  3. Which tribe in India is matrilineal?

[133]

  1. Which year was celebrated as Women's Empowerment Year?
  2. What are the objectives of feminism?
  3. Discuss the characteristics of cultural feminism.

[134]

  1. Who is known as the father of 'Educational Sociology'?
  2. Who authored 'The Principle of Educational Sociology'?
  3. Who is associated with the conflict theory?

[135]

  1. When was the Human Rights Commission established in India?
  2. In which article of the Indian Constitution is 'Backward Class' mentioned?
  3. Who said education is the socialization of the younger generation?

[136]

  1. Who is the author of the book 'Cultural Sociology'?
  2. Who defined Urbanization as 'the process of transforming rural into urban areas'?
  3. According to whom, 'Urbanization is a process of population concentration'?

[137]

  1. What do you mean by Inter-Generation Conflict?
  2. Who used the word 'Harijan' for Dalits in India and why?
  3. What is Drug Addiction? What efforts are taken by the Government of India to control drug addiction?

[138]

  1. What do you mean by Minorities?
  2. Do you think caste is changing into class? Give reasons.
  3. Write about all the sacraments.

[139]

  1. 2011 ( 1000 ) ?

[140]

  1. Discuss the main trends of urbanization in India.
  2. Describe the concept of pressure groups.
  3. Write a sociological essay on the women's movement.

[141]

  1. What is a nuclear family?
  2. What role do economic factors play in social change?
  3. Highlight the characteristics of tribal societies.

[142]

  1. What do you understand by the Dalit Movement?
  2. Explain how a market functions as a social institution.
  3. Define a tribe and elaborate on the main issues faced by tribal communities.

[143]

  1. What do you understand by the Dalit Movement?
  2. Explain how caste acts as a barrier to social unity.
  3. Explain how a market functions as a social institution.

[144]

  1. Analyze the impact of industrialization on Indian society.
  2. What is casteism? Discuss four causes that encourage it.
  3. Discuss the role of mass communication in social change.

[145]

  1. Who said Sociology is about social relationships and the network of relationships is called society?
  2. Who coined the concepts of status and role in sociology?
  3. Who authored An Invitation to Sociology: A Humanistic Perspective?

[146]

  1. What is the Definition of Human Rights?
  2. What are the solutions to the problems faced by elderly people?
  3. Describe development-induced displacement in India.

[147]

  1. Discuss the relationship between Sociology and History.
  2. Define Sociology and discuss its subject matter.
  3. Explain the relationship between Individual and Society.

[148]

  1. Critically analyse the main problems of women in India.
  2. What do you understand by Weaker Section? Describe its main features.
  3. What are the reasons for population growth in India? Suggest measures to control it.

[149]

  1. What is the relation between Home Science and Sociology?
  2. What is Microteaching? Describe its importance in detail.
  3. Discuss the need and importance of teaching Home Science in the school curriculum.

[150]

  1. Discuss the origin and development of Sociology of Education.
  2. What is the subject area of Educational Philosophy?
  3. What educational provisions have been made in the constitution?

[151]

  1. What do you understand by Sociology of Education?
  2. Explain the concept of Metaphysics.
  3. Describe the characteristics of Democracy.

[152]

  1. Clarify the difference between Educational Sociology and Sociology of Education.
  2. Discuss the nature and scope of Sociology of Education.
  3. Discuss the educational thoughts of Ravindra Nath Tagore and focus on their relevance in the present scenario.

[153]

  1. What are the current trends in Sociology of Education? Explain.
  2. Define the Nature of Indian society.
  3. What is meant by Experimentalism? How does this School of philosophy influence educational objectives?

[154]

  1. What are the current trends in Sociology of Education? Explain.
  2. Define the Nature of Indian society.
  3. Explain the term Democratisation of Education.

[155]

  1. Explain the importance of educational sociology.
  2. Discuss the need and importance of sociology in education.
  3. Explain the influence of caste as a major factor of social stratification in India.

[156]

  1. What are the major changes which took place within two decades in the status of women in India?
  2. Write a short note on population density in India.
  3. Discuss the main problems of other backward classes in India.

[157]

  1. Whether sociology is a science? What are the objections raised against the scientific nature of sociology?
  2. On what bases is status fixed? Differentiate between ascribed and achieved status.
  3. Define Socialization and discuss its agencies.

[158]

  1. Describe the Nature of Sociology of Education.
  2. What should be methods of teaching according to Rousseau?
  3. Discuss the place of Urbanization in Social Change.

[159]

  1. What do you mean by Sociology of Education?
  2. Discuss the nature and scope of Sociology of Education.
  3. Focus on the origin and development of Sociology of Education.

[160]

  1. What do you mean by Sociology of Education?
  2. Discuss the meaning, need and scope of Educational Sociology.
  3. What is the difference between Vidya and Avidya?

[161]

  1. What is meant by educational sociology?
  2. Define the meaning of Vidya and Avidya briefly.
  3. What is the meaning of education according to Plato and Rousseau?

[162]

  1. Discuss the aims and need of Educational Sociology.
  2. How does education contribute to develop National Integration?
  3. How Sri Aurobindo contributed in the field of Education?

[163]

  1. Define Educational Sociology according to Ottaway.
  2. Why is education essential for the prevention of Cultural heritage?
  3. Write a short note on the merits and demerits of Realism in Education.

[164]

  1. What is the concept of Sociology of Education? Describe the relationship between Sociology and Education.
  2. Concept of Philosophy of education.
  3. Describe the need of Philosophy of Education.

[165]

  1. Describe the nature of urban sociology.
  2. Define urban sociology and discuss its scope.
  3. Urbanism is a way of life. Explain.

[166]

  1. Name any two authors and their books on Industrial Sociology.
  2. Analyse Industrial Sociology as a branch of Sociology.
  3. Discuss the role of Hawthorne Experiments in the development of Industrial Sociology.

[167]

  1. Describe the concept of Sociology of Knowledge.
  2. Define Social Change and explain the Marxian theory of Social Change.
  3. Discuss the social action theory of Parsons.

[168]

  1. Explain the importance of family welfare programme in India.
  2. Explain the basic elements of Biological theory of population.
  3. Critically examine the population theory of Malthus.

[169]

  1. Define 'Social Anthropology' as a branch of Sociology.
  2. Explain the relation between 'Sociology' and 'Social Anthropology'.
  3. What do you understand by Cultural Contact? Discuss problems of tribes as a result of Cultural Contact.

[170]

  1. Describe the relationship between Rural Sociology and Social Anthropology.
  2. Define Rural Sociology and discuss its nature.
  3. Define Westernization and explain the effects of Westernization on Indian Society.

[171]

  1. Define Criminology and discuss its scope.
  2. Discuss the punishment reforms in independent India.
  3. Critically explain the role of police in crime prevention.

[172]

  1. Discuss the idea of "Modernization" in sociology.
  2. What do you understand by the "Sociology of Development" and describe its scope.
  3. Discuss the role of "Education" in "Modernization".

[173]

  1. Interpret the statement "Religion is the opium of the masses".
  2. What is "Democratic Communism"? Differentiate it from "Scientific Socialism".
  3. Explain Karl Marx's thoughts on the inherent contradictions in the capitalist system.

[174]

  1. Discuss the nature of Exploratory research design.
  2. What is Exploratory Research Design?
  3. Discuss the significance of primary and secondary sources of data collection in research.

[175]

  1. Discuss Durkheim's contribution to Sociology of Religion.
  2. What is Durkheim's concept of collective representation?
  3. Critically evaluate Durkheim's views in relation to modern society.

[176]

  1. Clarify the concept of Dharma and its importance in Modern India.
  2. Elucidate the social status and problems of the Dalit class in India.
  3. Discuss the scheme of Ashramas with reference to Hindu Social Life.

[177]

  1. Explain the concept of Ideal Type.
  2. Describe Durkheim's concept of Anomie.
  3. What is the concept of Derivations?

[178]

  1. Define the rural sociology and explain the need and importance of rural sociology in India.
  2. Two main contributions of village panchayat.
  3. Two disadvantages of the caste system.

[179]

  1. Explain the scope of sociology of education.
  2. Give the importance and place of sociology in education.
  3. Differentiate between sociology of education and sociology in education. What is the scope of sociology in education? Explain it.

[180]

  1. Explain the basic features of Indian village life.
  2. What are main aims of Hindu marriage? Describe the traditional forms of Hindu marriage.
  3. Discuss the consequences of over population in India.

[181]

  1. Define Sociology and discuss its scope.
  2. Correlate between History and Sociology.
  3. Critically discuss the scientific nature of Sociology.

[182]

  1. Throw light on the importance of hypothesis.
  2. Describe the nature of social research.
  3. Discuss the importance of statistical methods in social research.

[183]

  1. How French and Industrial revolution led to the foundation of sociology as an independent discipline? Discuss.
  2. Describe Karl Marx's theory of Class Struggle.
  3. Describe Karl Marx's Historical Materialism.

[184]

  1. Write a sociological essay on Terrorism in India.
  2. Write an essay on Women Empowerment in India.
  3. Explain the process of urbanization.

[185]

  1. Discuss the concept of observation.
  2. Describe the nature of diagnostic research design.
  3. Explain the merits of descriptive research design.

[186]

  1. Discuss the role of the French Revolution in the development of Sociology.
  2. Describe the different steps in the development of Sociology in India.
  3. Throw light on socio-economic and political forces in the emergence of Sociology.

[187]

  1. What do you mean by cyclical theory of social change?
  2. Explain the role of the State in Social control.
  3. Describe the Impact of Industrialization on Indian Society.

[188]

  1. Differentiate between Intragenerational and Intergenerational conflict.
  2. Discuss main causes of Ecological degradation.
  3. Differentiate between crime and Juvenile delinquency.

[189]

  1. Who is the author of 'History of Dharmashastra'?
  2. Who defined religion as 'belief in spiritual beings'?
  3. Which is not a type of Muslim marriage?

[190]

  1. Analyze sociology and social work relationship.
  2. Who has written 'Introduction to Social Welfare'?
  3. Explain the origin of social work.

[191]

  1. Which one of the pairs is not correct in Sociology?
  2. Who wrote 'A Handbook of Sociology'?
  3. Where was Sociology first studied in a U.P. university?

[192]

  1. Who is the propounder of Educational Sociology?
  2. According to which philosophy is 'Self-realization' the goal of education?
  3. Who said 'Literacy is not the end of education nor even the beginning'?

[193]

  1. Who is the writer of 'The People of India'?
  2. When was the Untouchability Act passed?
  3. Which state does the Tharu tribe belong to?

[194]

  1. Who said 'Sociology is the science of social order and progress'?
  2. The word 'Sociology' is made from which two languages?
  3. Who said 'Sociology is neither the mistress nor the handmaid of Social Sciences but their sister'?

[195]

  1. Sociology emerged as a discipline in which country?
  2. What name did August Comte first give to Sociology?
  3. In which state is the 'Santhal' tribe found?

[196]

  1. Define the following: Learning Process, Sociology, Behaviour, Green Revolution, Teaching, Motivation, Physical needs, Rural Sociology, Social Institution, Rural Society.
  2. Write the significance of Rural Sociology in Agriculture.
  3. Write the difference between Sociology & Rural Sociology.

[197]

  1. August Comte is the father of sociology.
  2. Rural sociology is the study of rural mind.
  3. Define rural sociology and describe its importance.

[198]

  1. What is rural sociology? Explain its nature and scope in detail.
  2. What was the contribution of Tagore in the Shriniketan project?
  3. Discuss the D.W.C.R.A. in brief.

[199]

  1. Distinguish between Custom and Law.
  2. Define class. How is class different from caste? Give examples.
  3. Critically examine Weber's views on the bases of legitimacy.

[200]

  1. Jurisprudence is a part of history, a part of economics and sociology and part of ethics and philosophy of life. In view of above explain the scope of jurisprudence.
  2. Discuss criticism against Austin's theory of law.
  3. Describe the contribution of sociological school for development of jurisprudence.

[201]

  1. Distinguish between Custom and Law.
  2. Define class. How class is different from caste? Give examples.
  3. What is Communalism? Explain its causes and consequences for Indian society.

[202]

  1. Distinguish between custom and law.
  2. Explain briefly the evolution of legal system.
  3. Define legitimacy. Discuss bases of legitimacy according to Weber.

[203]

  1. Write down the name of Max Weber's book.
  2. Write down the meaning of casteism.
  3. Distinguish between work and leisure.

[204]

  1. Clarify the definition of Caste.
  2. Who gave the theory of Division of Labour?
  3. Clarify Social order and law.

[205]

  1. Define Law and Society. Examine how both are connected to each other.
  2. What is Social Evils? Discuss the Phenomenon of Regionalism and Casteism as Social Evils.
  3. What do you understand by Legal System? Explain the Evolution of Legal System.

[206]

  1. Write the five functions of family.
  2. Explain Merton's theory of function.
  3. Discuss the theory of socialization.

[207]

  1. What is Society? Explain its characteristics.
  2. Discuss the theory of Socialization.
  3. Explain the role of law in Social System.

[208]

  1. Define Law with its main features. Discuss the different kinds and sources of law.
  2. What are the main characteristics of Parliamentary form of government? Distinguish between parliamentary and presidential form of government.
  3. Differentiate between political and legal sovereignty.

[209]

  1. Describe Cooley's Theory of Socialization.
  2. What are Secondary Groups? Describe their importance.
  3. We belong to associations and not to institutions. Discuss.

[210]

  1. Differentiate between Society and a Society.
  2. What is Social Control? Critically examine Durkheim's theory of Social Control.
  3. What are Secondary Groups? Describe their importance.

[211]

  1. Write three differences between caste and varna.
  2. Write the bases of determination of ascribed status.
  3. What do you understand by the Jajmani system? Explain its merits and demerits.

[212]

  1. Write three differences between caste and varna.
  2. Write the bases of determination of ascribed status.
  3. Explain Durkheim's theory of social control.

[213]

  1. Differentiate between Gross Domestic Product and Gross National Product.
  2. Is there a trade-off between agriculture and industrial development in India? How?
  3. Write a detailed note on the planning process in India.

[214]

  1. Write the functions of family.
  2. What are the features of tribal society?
  3. Explain the characteristics of Joint Family.

[215]

  1. Define pressure groups and discuss their significance.
  2. What are the features of tribal society?
  3. Define association. Differentiate between association and community.

[216]

  1. Define rural sociology. Describe its scope and importance.
  2. What do you mean by society? Discuss the characteristics of rural society.
  3. Describe the rural social structure.

[217]

  1. Describe the role of Philosophy, Sociology, and Psychology in designing the school curriculum.
  2. What do you mean by 'Open School'?
  3. Describe the role and functions of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and State Board of Secondary Education.

[218]

  1. Explain the functions of Educational Sociology.
  2. Explain the concept of Educational sociology and sociology of Education. Describe the relationship of Educational sociology with other subjects.
  3. Discuss the concept and types of Social system. Describe education as a subsystem of social system.

[219]

  1. Write about the function of Sociology of Education.
  2. What is the contribution of Durkheim?
  3. Write about the need for a Sociological approach in education.

[220]

  1. Differentiate between educational sociology and sociology of education.
  2. Describe the concept, nature, scope, and functions of sociology of education.
  3. Discuss the meaning and characteristics of social groups.

[221]

  1. Explain the functions of educational sociology.
  2. Explain the various factors of socialization. How does education socialize a child?
  3. What do you mean by social organization? What are the various types and elements of social organization? Explain.

[222]

  1. What do you understand by Sociology of Education? Discuss the relationship between Sociology and Education.
  2. What are the different methods of study in sociology of Education? Discuss any one in detail.
  3. Write short notes on any two of the following: Socially disadvantaged group, Importance of women education in rural areas, Role of education for the development of tribal areas.

[223]

  1. What do you understand by sociology of education? Explain its nature also.
  2. Mention different methods of studying sociology of education. In your opinion, which methods are really helpful for this purpose?
  3. Write short notes on any two of the following: Issues regarding women's education, Education for the rural population, Problems related to the educationally disadvantaged section of society.

[224]

  1. Describe the role of Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology in the interdisciplinary nature of education.
  2. Describe the difference between knowledge and information and its relation in detail.
  3. Explain the role and importance of textbooks in the teaching-learning process.

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