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Important Questions for "sociology":

[1]

  1. Highlight the importance of Sociology.
  2. Differentiate between Community and Association.
  3. Highlight the characteristics of Institution.

[2]

  1. What do you mean by Social Transformation?
  2. What do you mean by Weaker Section? Discuss its major problems.
  3. Define Jajmani System and discuss its characteristics.

[3]

  1. Write an essay on Human Rights.
  2. What is meant by Dowry? Discuss the causes and ill effects of dowry in India.
  3. What is the concept of Induced-Displacement? Explain its various forms in India.

[4]

  1. What is Sanskritization? Highlight its role in social change.
  2. Discuss the impact of urbanization on Indian society.
  3. Define social control and discuss the characteristics of formal social control.

[5]

  1. What do you understand by ecological degradation?
  2. Elaborate four causes of air pollution.
  3. What is the difference between White Collar Crime and Political Crime?

[6]

  1. Analyze the role of demographic factors in social change.
  2. What are the important means of propaganda in modern society?
  3. Describe the functions of the state.

[7]

  1. What do you mean by dowry?
  2. What do you mean by human rights?
  3. What is meant by value? What factors are responsible for value crisis in India?

[8]

  1. What is objectivity in Social Research?
  2. What do you mean by Sampling?
  3. Differentiate between Questionnaire and Schedule.

[9]

  1. Define fact and evaluate the interrelationship between fact and theory in Sociology.
  2. Write the economic impacts of Industrial Revolution.
  3. Explain the types of Weber's Authority.

[10]

  1. What do you mean by Positivism?
  2. Define Observation. Distinguish between participant and non-participant Observation.
  3. What do you mean by classification? Highlight its objectives.

[11]

  1. Critically discuss the sociological concept of peasant society according to Andre Beteille.
  2. Discuss the various forms of social movement in India.
  3. Explain the views of Yogendra Singh in context of social change in India.

[12]

  1. Write the meaning of Sociology.
  2. Is Sociology a science? Explain.
  3. Define Sociology. What is the subject matter of sociology? Describe.

[13]

  1. Who is known as the father of Urban Sociology?
  2. Who is the father of Indian Sociology?
  3. What duration is considered for the origin of Indian Sociology?

[14]

  1. What do you mean by linear change?
  2. Write a short note on Sanskritization.
  3. What do you understand by the cyclical and linear pattern of social change?

[15]

  1. Explain the relation between social movement and social change.
  2. Define social change and explain the factors of social change.
  3. Describe the changes in the status of women caused by women movements in India.

[16]

  1. What is meant by education?
  2. Discuss Idealism as a philosophy of education.
  3. What do you mean by Indian values? Clarify the role of teacher in instilling Indian Values.

[17]

  1. What do you understand about Educational Sociology?
  2. What are the main philosophical ideas given in the Upanishads?
  3. Explain the concept of Human Rights education.

[18]

  1. What is the demographic position of women in India?
  2. Describe the major characteristics of tribal society.
  3. Evaluate the role of women in present Indian social structure.

[19]

  1. Write a short note on Brahm Samaj.
  2. Elucidate main sources of Indian Social Thought.
  3. Explain Mahatma Gandhi's concept of Satyagraha.

[20]

  1. Highlight the contribution of Jaffery Alexander in neo functionalism.
  2. Explain the views of Herbert Mead regarding symbolic interactionism.
  3. Highlight the contribution of N.K. Bose in civilizational perspective.

[21]

  1. Discuss the technological factor of social change.
  2. Explain the economic theory of social change.
  3. Explain the core-periphery theory of social 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 major problems arising from population explosion.
  2. Highlight the status and role of women in contemporary Indian society.
  3. What is crime? Write an essay on new forms of crime.

[24]

  1. Explain the concept of non-violence according to Mahatma Gandhi.
  2. Explain the concept of 'Man' in Buddhism.
  3. Discuss the social thought of Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

[25]

  1. Discuss Merton's views with reference to functional perspective.
  2. Discuss Surjit Chandra Sinha's civilizational perspective.
  3. Discuss Habermas's contributions in Neomarxism.

[26]

  1. Mention main sources of social change.
  2. What do you mean by endogenous factors of social change?
  3. Explain Pareto's theory of social change.

[27]

  1. Analyse Quantitative method of research.
  2. What is Content Analysis? Indicate the major steps to be undertaken in proper Content Analysis.
  3. Explain correlation. Calculate correlation coefficient of the given data.

[28]

  1. Define Environment. Explain the relationship between environment and ecology.
  2. Explain the impact of social environment on human society.
  3. Analyze the relationship between development and environmental issues.

[29]

  1. Means of formation of public opinion.
  2. The causes for regionalism in India.
  3. Critically examine the role of modern propaganda means in the present electoral process.

[30]

  1. Explain the concept of Bureaucracy.
  2. Explain the concept of Administrative Accountability.
  3. Discuss the role of Planning in Public Administration.

[31]

  1. Define Industrial sociology and mention its scope.
  2. Analyse the concept of industrial fatigue.
  3. Throw light on collective bargaining.

[32]

  1. What is Rural sociology? Discuss its importance.
  2. Discuss the nature and scope of Rural sociology.
  3. Write an essay on Indian Peasant Movement.

[33]

  1. What is the relationship of Demography with Sociology?
  2. Discuss the need of Population Policy in India.
  3. Give a short note on Population education.

[34]

  1. Describe Social Action according to Max Weber.
  2. Discuss in short Jurgen Habermas's concept of "Legitimation Crisis in Society."
  3. Describe relation between sociological perspective and theory.

[35]

  1. Define Sociology of religion and discuss its Social functions.
  2. Discuss the impact of religion on Social structure.
  3. Discuss the fundamental doctrines of Judaism.

[36]

  1. Analyse the relations between Women empowerment and socio-economic development.
  2. Highlight the status of education and health of Indian Women.
  3. Evaluate the structure and functions of National Commission of Women.

[37]

  1. Analyse the role of market in the context of Globalization.
  2. Discuss the relationship between Globalization and Culture.
  3. Bring out the relationship between Ethnicity and Globalization.

[38]

  1. Elucidate the scope of Industrial Sociology.
  2. What are the main functions of Industrial trade unions?
  3. What is the relationship between industry and market?

[39]

  1. Clearify the importance of Rural Sociology.
  2. Evaluate the impacts of Universalization on Indian Rural Society.
  3. Evaluate the impacts of Globalization on Indian Rural Society.

[40]

  1. Discuss the importance of Social demography in Sociology.
  2. Explain the relationship between Social demography and Sociology.
  3. What do you understand by Mortality?

[41]

  1. Describe the contribution of Weber in Sociology.
  2. Clarify the concept of positivism.
  3. Describe the views of Jurgen Habermas about "Legitimation crisis."

[42]

  1. What is meant by Sociology of Religion?
  2. Highlight the nature of Sociology of Religion.
  3. Discuss functional aspects of religion.

[43]

  1. What do you understand by feminism?
  2. Write a short note on work participation rate of women.
  3. Highlight the situation of women health in India and explain the government efforts currently operated for women health.

[44]

  1. What is Nature of Political Sociology.
  2. Define Political Sociology and discuss its relevance.
  3. Examine the contribution of political parties in the contemporary political structure.

[45]

  1. What do you understand by Discursive Sociology?
  2. Explain the meaning of small (micro) sociological theory.
  3. Discuss the narrative according to Jean-Francois Lyotard.

[46]

  1. Clarify the relevance of Punishment.
  2. Is White Collar Crime a Crime?
  3. Discuss the causes of White-Collar Crime.

[47]

  1. Highlight the nature of Urban Sociology.
  2. Highlight the process of urbanisation in India.
  3. Differentiate between Pre-industrial and industrial cities.

[48]

  1. Describe A.G. Frank's approach regarding Dependency theory.
  2. Discuss Paul-Michel Foucault's concept of 'Discipline and Punish'.
  3. Discuss Structuration theory of Anthony Giddens.

[49]

  1. Give arguments against or in favour of death penalty.
  2. Explain classical theory of Crime.
  3. What is Robert Merton's theory of Social Structure of Crime?

[50]

  1. Who is the writer of 'What is Sociology'?
  2. What is the name of the sociology branch related to sports?
  3. What is the average life span of red blood cells?

[51]

  1. What do you mean by Sociology? Discuss its scope in detail.
  2. Define Rural Sociology. Describe its significance in Agricultural Extension.
  3. What do you understand by Social Change? Explain the factors affecting the Social Change.

[52]

  1. Explain the meaning and definition of sociology. Describe its scope.
  2. Describe the relationship between sociology and other social sciences.
  3. Define primary group and explain the importance of primary group.

[53]

  1. Define rural Sociology. Discuss its scope and importance for extension workers.
  2. Who are basic social development institutions? Explain the role of Gram Panchayat in rural development.
  3. What is Educational Psychology? Discuss its nature with suitable arguments.

[54]

  1. What do you understand by Sociology? Explain its significance for society.
  2. Conceptualize Rural Sociology. Elaborate its importance for Extension students.
  3. Discuss Personality and the factors responsible for its development.

[55]

  1. Define Rural Sociology. Discuss its scope and importance in India.
  2. What is Educational Psychology? Discuss the conditions under which you can consider it a science.
  3. Describe the factors responsible for personality development.

[56]

  1. What do you mean by Rural Sociology? Discuss its scope and importance for extension workers.
  2. What do you understand by rural institutions? Explain the role of primary schools in rural society.
  3. Explain the factors affecting personality development in rural situations.

[57]

  1. Write down the meaning and definition of Rural Sociology. Discuss its scope in detail.
  2. What is meant by Educational Psychology? Discuss its role in the change of attitude of people.
  3. Define habits and narrate its development.

[58]

  1. Write down any four ill-effects of linguistic diversity in India.
  2. Write a short note on changing status of women in India.
  3. Discuss the structural and institutional features of Indian caste system.

[59]

  1. Write down the classification of social groups according to Sumner.
  2. What are two types of kinship?
  3. What is Community? Distinguish between Urban and Rural Community.

[60]

  1. Who stated that Sociology is a systematic description and explanation of society viewed as a whole?
  2. Write the author's name of the book 'What is Sociology'.
  3. Define sociology and discuss its nature.

[61]

  1. Define 'Religion'. Describe various forms of religion.
  2. What do you understand by 'Caste'? Explain the changes of caste system in detail.
  3. What do you understand by National Integration? Explain the factors affecting national integration.

[62]

  1. Mention any two direct effects of technology.
  2. Write any two features of industrialization.
  3. Mention the technological factors of social change.

[63]

  1. What do you understand by Terrorism?
  2. What are the effects of over-population on society? Discuss.
  3. What are the major problems of elderly? Discuss.

[64]

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

[65]

  1. Give suggestions to eradicate poverty in India.
  2. Write an essay on gender inequality in India.
  3. Evaluate the theory of suicide according to Durkheim.

[66]

  1. Who used the case study method for the first time in Sociology?
  2. Which one of the following is a demerit of interview?
  3. Characteristics of a good sample are?

[67]

  1. Explain participant observation in sociology.
  2. What is the role of statistical methods in sociology?
  3. What are the characteristics of a good hypothesis?

[68]

  1. What is the value of sociology associated with?
  2. Who stated 'Sociology is the Science of collective representation'?
  3. Who wrote the book 'What is Sociology'?

[69]

  1. Who is the founder of Sociology?
  2. Who defined sociology as 'the science of collective representation'?
  3. Who is known as the Father of Indian Sociology?

[70]

  1. Who defined sociology as the science of social fact?
  2. Who first studied sociology in the world?
  3. Who classified sociology into static and dynamic categories?

[71]

  1. Who has written the book 'Survey Methods in Social Investigation'?
  2. Who was the first to use the case study method in social research?
  3. What is an interview carried out with help of?

[72]

  1. What is secularization? Elaborate its characteristics and describe its impact on Indian society.
  2. Write an essay on peasant movements in India.
  3. What do you understand by social change? Write the linear theory of social change.

[73]

  1. Write a short note on Sociology of sanitation.
  2. What is community development? Elucidate the need and importance of community development in India.
  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. Discuss the main characteristics and types of Social Mobility.

[75]

  1. Write the concept of sociology.
  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. Describe the concept of 'Good' and 'Right'.
  3. Explain the theory of Niskama Karmayoga of Bhagavad Gita.

[77]

  1. Explain the usefulness of Sociology for the study of Political Science.
  2. What do you know about collective responsibility?
  3. Describe the essential elements of the state.

[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. Clarify the concept of Gender Inequality.
  3. Write an essay on 'Casteism in India'.

[80]

  1. Give two causes of change in rural occupation.
  2. What is peasant society? Write its characteristics.
  3. What do you understand by environmental pollution?

[81]

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

[82]

  1. What is Field Work? Explain the significance of field work.
  2. Explain the nature of Rural Class Structure.
  3. What is Casteism? Explain the factors encouraging casteism.

[83]

  1. What do you understand by Technological Change?
  2. What do you understand by Nationalism?
  3. Explain the concept of Non-violence of Mahatma Gandhi.

[84]

  1. Explain the meaning of Social Research.
  2. Give the meaning and definition of observation.
  3. What do you understand by sampling method? Explain its merits and demerits.

[85]

  1. Write a short note on Suicide produced by Anomie.
  2. Explain the concept of Refrence Group.
  3. What is Social Value? Explain it.

[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. Discuss the social mobility meanings and theories.

[89]

  1. What do you understand by modern urban community?
  2. Explain the importance of religion in rural society.
  3. Discuss problems of backward classes.

[90]

  1. What is the importance of urban sociology in India?
  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. Discuss any three problems of scheduled tribes.
  2. Write short notes on Baiga.
  3. Write an essay on Peasant exploitation.

[93]

  1. Write an essay on 'Sociology of Values'.
  2. Critically analyze the 'Theory of Suicide' as propounded by Durkheim.
  3. Critically analyze Talcott Parson's theory of socialization.

[94]

  1. Discuss the characteristics of social research.
  2. Discuss the case study method.
  3. Discuss the limitations of the use of computers in social research.

[95]

  1. Discuss three characteristics of sociometry.
  2. Discuss the concept and theory of facts.
  3. Define questionnaire. Also discuss its types.

[96]

  1. What do you understand by Sports Sociology?
  2. What is the relationship of Sociology with sports?
  3. What is the importance of sports in modern technological society?

[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. Define education and Physical education.
  3. Mention factors affecting growth and development.

[99]

  1. Differentiate between Growth and Development.
  2. Highlight the objectives of Physical Education.
  3. Highlight the differences between Boys and Girls during Adolescence.

[100]

  1. What is Sports Sociology? Explain Physical Education as a social institution.
  2. What are the aims of Physical Education?
  3. What is meant by Idealism?

[101]

  1. Define sports sociology and explain its utility in Physical Education.
  2. What is the meaning of Physical Education?
  3. Elaborate the relationship of Education with Physical Education.

[102]

  1. What are the essential requisites of good average?
  2. Define Probability and explain Addition and Multiplication theories of Probability.
  3. From the following data, calculate standard deviation and its coefficient.

[103]

  1. Explain cultural relativism with examples.
  2. Differentiate between cultural pluralism and multi-culturalism.
  3. Differentiate between traditional culture and modern culture.

[104]

  1. Define urban sociology and discuss its nature.
  2. Explain the concept of city.
  3. Discuss the construction of bridges and roads.

[105]

  1. Describe the structural functional theory of Maninowski.
  2. Explain the major characteristics of Economic Organization of Primitive Society.
  3. Describe the main problems of tribes.

[106]

  1. Explain the educational thought of Gandhiji.
  2. What is the meaning of Sarvodaya?
  3. Write the major ways for the upliftment of weaker sections.

[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 do you understand by social change?

[108]

  1. Discuss the relationship of education with other disciplines such as Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology.
  2. Explain the concept of deschooling and clarify its teaching-learning process.
  3. Critically analyze the concepts and principles related to education as a discipline.

[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. Explain Equality versus Equity in Educational Opportunities.

[110]

  1. What is the importance of studying Sociology?
  2. Justify Education as a sub-system of Society. Give relevant examples.
  3. How has education changed with modernization? Clarify in detail.

[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. Describe the method of obtaining Knowledge.
  3. Describe the needs and importance of Liberal Education.

[113]

  1. What is meant by education as a discipline? How is the relationship between education and psychology or sociology set up?
  2. Write the educational implications of 'learning to be'.
  3. What is meant by 'inclusive education'? What is the philosophy underlying it?

[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. Write short notes on Social Group.

[115]

  1. What are the main features of scientific method?
  2. Define hypothesis. Describe its importance in social research.
  3. What is the difference between social survey and social research?

[116]

  1. Explain the meaning of Sociology.
  2. Explain the importance of Sociology in India.
  3. Review Durkheim's contribution to Sociology.

[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. Give main causes of Domestic Violence.
  2. Write a short note on Drug Addiction.
  3. Explain the problems of Dalits.

[119]

  1. What do you understand by Dowry?
  2. Clarify the meaning of Corruption.
  3. What is Suicide? Describe the causes of Suicide.

[120]

  1. Discuss any two measures taken by the Government to address the issues of minorities in India.
  2. Put some light on major problems of old-aged citizens in India and suggest some solutions for it.
  3. What is corruption? Address its causes and solution.

[121]

  1. What is the difference between society and community? Explain the influence of culture on health and illness.
  2. Define family. Explain the types of family. What is the role of family in life?
  3. Write short notes on the following: Types of marriage, Conflict, Agencies of socialization, Transcultural society.

[122]

  1. What is meant by the full employment?
  2. Describe the welfare related plan of handicapped and elderly people in Indian Constitution.
  3. Throw light on Indian economy in the reference of the liberalization and globalization.

[123]

  1. What are Constitutional Provisions regarding Scheduled Tribes?
  2. Explain the characteristics of Insurance Schemes.
  3. Discuss the status of women in contemporary India.

[124]

  1. Who said 'Globalization includes both modernity and post-modernity'?
  2. Discuss NITI Aayog and its establishment.
  3. Explain the provisions for National Consumer Rights.

[125]

  1. Throw light on cultural diversity.
  2. Throw light on caste system in contemporary India.
  3. Describe the different cultural and linguistic communities in India.

[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. Salient features of an Ideal Constitution.
  3. Critically examine the doctrine of separation of power.

[128]

  1. Who was the father of sociology?
  2. Who was the founder of Educational Sociology?
  3. Who defined Educational Sociology as the study of the interaction between the individual and his cultural environment?

[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. What is the lowest unit of administration in India?
  3. In which category of pressure group does the Naxalite group come?

[131]

  1. What is not included in the subject matter of Rural Sociology?
  2. Who is the author of 'Rural Sociology in India'?
  3. What is the basis of scales for poverty?

[132]

  1. What percentage of reservation was given to women by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
  2. What is the significance of the Hindu Marriage Act?
  3. What behaviors are classified as domestic violence?

[133]

  1. What are the objectives of feminism?
  2. What percentage of reservation was given to women by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
  3. What are the main aspects of eco-feminism?

[134]

  1. Who is known as the father of 'Educational Sociology'?
  2. Who authored 'The Principle of Educational Sociology'?
  3. Who propounded the theory of 'Cultural Lag'?

[135]

  1. Which statement about social problems is incorrect?
  2. Who identified population as the basic cause of social problems?
  3. Which is not a natural geographical factor?

[136]

  1. Who is the author of the book 'Cultural Sociology'?
  2. Who said, 'The family furnishes both kinds of relationships - Authoritarian and Equalitarian, within which socialization takes place'?
  3. The term 'Social Control' was used for the first time by whom?

[137]

  1. What do you mean by crisis of values?
  2. Who is Periyar? What are the views of Periyar about Dalits?
  3. Distinguish between Crime and Juvenile Delinquency.

[138]

  1. What do you mean by Minorities?
  2. Discuss the socio-economic changes in Indian society.
  3. Define Culture. Distinguish between Culture and Civilization.

[139]

  1. 2011 ( 1000 ) ?

[140]

  1. What is the meaning of social movement?
  2. Write a sociological essay on the women's movement.
  3. How is the market a social institution?

[141]

  1. What do you understand by westernization?
  2. Explain the differences between rural and urban communities.
  3. Highlight the characteristics of tribal societies.

[142]

  1. Discuss the major trends in urbanization in India.
  2. Write a brief comment on environmental degradation.
  3. What do you understand by the Dalit Movement?

[143]

  1. What is meant by gender inequality?
  2. What is the middle class?
  3. Explain how caste acts as a barrier to social unity.

[144]

  1. Explain the differences between rural and urban communities.
  2. What is casteism? Discuss four causes that encourage it.
  3. Explain the characteristics of family according to MacIver and Page.

[145]

  1. Who said Sociology is a social Physics?
  2. How is Sociology regarded in academic terms?
  3. Who authored the book Introduction to Sociology?

[146]

  1. What is the Definition of Human Rights?
  2. Explain the causes of Displacement.
  3. Write an essay on Corruption.

[147]

  1. Discuss the relationship between Sociology and History.
  2. Define Sociology and discuss its subject matter.
  3. Point out two major characteristics of Community.

[148]

  1. What do you understand by Communalism? Discuss the factors responsible for it.
  2. What do you understand by Tribe? Discuss the process of selecting life partner in tribes.
  3. Discuss how culture is the man-made part of the environment.

[149]

  1. What is the relation between Home Science and Sociology?
  2. Write down the definition of Home Science and explain why its teaching is necessary in India.
  3. What do you mean by Home Science Laboratory? Explain its importance in detail.

[150]

  1. Discuss the origin and development of Sociology of Education.
  2. Explain the relationship between Philosophy and Religion.
  3. Explain the relationship between education and society.

[151]

  1. What do you understand by Sociology of Education?
  2. Explain why Education is an Investment.
  3. What are the main characteristics of Jain Philosophy?

[152]

  1. Clarify the difference between Educational Sociology and Sociology of Education.
  2. Discuss the nature and scope of Sociology of Education.
  3. How does society play a specific role in the process of socialization of a child? Clarify with examples.

[153]

  1. What are the current trends in Sociology of Education? Explain.
  2. Define the Nature of Indian society.
  3. What is meant by deschooling? What may be the alternatives for schools?

[154]

  1. What are the current trends in Sociology of Education? Explain.
  2. Indicate the two aspects of Philosophy.
  3. What is the role of Vedant and Sankhya Philosophy in Education system of India?

[155]

  1. Explain the importance of educational sociology.
  2. Discuss the need and importance of sociology in education.
  3. Explain that education is a process of social development.

[156]

  1. Write a short note on population density in India.
  2. What are the salient features of urban class structure in India?
  3. 'Hindu Marriage is a religious ritual.' Discuss.

[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. What do you mean by culture? Explain the main features or characteristics of culture.

[158]

  1. Describe the Nature of Sociology of Education.
  2. What should be methods of teaching according to Rousseau?
  3. Discuss the need for culture and the role of School for cultural development.

[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. Describe the types of curriculum. What are the principles of curriculum construction?

[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 Sri Aurobindo contributed in the field of Education?
  3. Throw light on Education as a process of Socialization.

[163]

  1. Define Educational Sociology according to Ottaway.
  2. What is the need of philosophy in Education? Explain.
  3. Discuss the educational implication of Buddhism with reference to the present education system.

[164]

  1. What is the concept of Sociology of Education? Describe the relationship between Sociology and Education.
  2. Differentiate between Vidya and Avidya.
  3. What are the main aims of modernization?

[165]

  1. Describe the nature of urban sociology.
  2. Define urban sociology and discuss its scope.
  3. Discuss the causes and consequences of evolution of urban slums in India.

[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. Discuss the main characteristics of Social Change.
  3. Discuss the reference group theory of R.K. Merton.

[168]

  1. Discuss the theory of Demographic transition.
  2. Explain the importance of family welfare programme in India.
  3. Explain the relation between population and religion.

[169]

  1. Define 'Social Anthropology' as a branch of Sociology.
  2. Explain the relation between 'Sociology' and 'Social Anthropology'.
  3. What do you mean by 'Culture Complex'?

[170]

  1. Describe the relationship between Rural Sociology and Social Anthropology.
  2. Define Rural Sociology and discuss its nature.
  3. Discuss the main problems of Peasant society in India.

[171]

  1. Write the meaning and definition of crime and discuss its main causes.
  2. Explain the main types of crime.
  3. Discuss in brief the major theories of crime.

[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 socio-cultural consequences of "Globalization".

[173]

  1. Explain the theory of "Social Change" by Karl Marx.
  2. Describe Karl Marx's thoughts on "Capitalism".
  3. What are Karl Marx's thoughts on the accumulation of capital and competition between capitalists?

[174]

  1. What is meant by Social Research? Discuss its Motivating factors.
  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. Describe the relationship between law and solidarity.
  3. Describe mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity as conceived by Durkheim.

[176]

  1. Clarify the concept of Dharma and its importance in Modern India.
  2. Describe the impact of Islam on Indian society.
  3. Discuss the hindrances to National Integration.

[177]

  1. Define the Meaning of Alienation.
  2. What do you mean by Social Evolution?
  3. Elucidate Durkheim's Theory of Suicide.

[178]

  1. Define the rural sociology and explain the need and importance of rural sociology in India.
  2. What do you understand by child delinquency?
  3. Reason for change in rural life.

[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. Explain the changing patterns of caste system in India.
  3. Define joint family. Discuss the recent changes which are taking place in the joint family.

[181]

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

[182]

  1. Discuss the main characteristics of social research.
  2. Discuss the limitations or demerits of interview method.
  3. Discuss the utility of computer in social research.

[183]

  1. How French and Industrial revolution led to the foundation of sociology as an independent discipline? Discuss.
  2. Discuss the Max Weber's theory regarding the spirit of capitalism.
  3. Write short note on Social equality.

[184]

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

[185]

  1. Provide the definition of mean.
  2. Discuss the scope of social research.
  3. Calculate mean for a given data set.

[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. Discuss the Marxian theory of social change.
  2. Write an essay on Modernization.
  3. How are Social and Cultural change related?

[188]

  1. Discuss the main causes of poverty in India.
  2. Discuss main causes of Ecological degradation.
  3. Describe health related problems of elderly people.

[189]

  1. What is the term for rural region transforming into an urban one?
  2. Who defined religion as 'belief in spiritual beings'?
  3. What falls under Hindu exogamy?

[190]

  1. Analyze sociology and social work relationship.
  2. Describe the Planning Commission and its establishment year.
  3. What is the full form of 'TISS'?

[191]

  1. Who wrote 'A Handbook of Sociology'?
  2. Who is not related to formal school of sociology?
  3. Where was Sociology first studied in a U.P. university?

[192]

  1. Who is the propounder of Educational Sociology?
  2. What are the basis of democracy?
  3. Who defined education as a Bi-Polar process?

[193]

  1. When was the Child Marriage Restraint Act passed in India?
  2. What do you understand by polygamy marriage?
  3. When did family planning in India start?

[194]

  1. Which one of the following is not a possible cause of the emergence of Sociology?
  2. Who wrote the book 'What is Sociology'?
  3. The word 'Sociology' is made from which two languages?

[195]

  1. Sociology emerged as a discipline in which country?
  2. What name did August Comte first give to Sociology?
  3. Integrated Tribal Development Project was launched in India in the year?

[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. Dr. A. R. Desai is an important Indian thinker of rural sociology.
  3. Define rural sociology and describe its importance.

[198]

  1. What is rural sociology? Explain its nature and scope in detail.
  2. What is the importance of rural education?
  3. What do you mean by rural society? Discuss the main characteristics of rural society.

[199]

  1. Who has said that 'Caste is a closed class'?
  2. How can Casteism be eradicated in Indian society?
  3. Discuss the social impact of Urbanization in India.

[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. Jurisprudence includes all concepts of human order and human conduct. In view of this statement explain scope of study of Jurisprudence.
  3. Maine improved upon Savigny's legal theory. Do you agree? Support your answer with suitable arguments.

[201]

  1. Discuss the place of tribals in Indian society.
  2. Why Sanskritization leads to only positional change and not structural change?
  3. What is Communalism? Explain its causes and consequences for Indian society.

[202]

  1. Distinguish between custom and law.
  2. Define legitimacy. Discuss bases of legitimacy according to Weber.
  3. Define Jajmani system and discuss its demerits.

[203]

  1. Write down a detailed essay on Jajmani system.
  2. Explain the significance of law in Indian society.
  3. Define westernization and distinguish it from Sanskritization.

[204]

  1. Write the basis of Legitimacy.
  2. Write the types of Social Change.
  3. Write the responsible factors for Urbanisation.

[205]

  1. Evolution of Indian legal system.
  2. Define Democracy. Explain Basic Principles of Democracy.
  3. What is Social Evils? Discuss the Phenomenon of Regionalism and Casteism as Social Evils.

[206]

  1. Distinguish between community and association.
  2. Give the characteristics of primary group.
  3. Describe the forms of kinship.

[207]

  1. What are the main characteristics of Tribal Society?
  2. Describe the Merit and Demerits of Caste.
  3. Explain the problems and Constitutional provisions for Tribes in India.

[208]

  1. Define Public Opinion. Discuss the different means of formation and expression of public opinion. Also discuss the necessary conditions for the formation of healthy public opinion.
  2. Define Liberty. Discuss the relationship between Liberty and Equality.
  3. Discuss the Evolutionary theory of origin of State.

[209]

  1. What is Association? Differentiate between Association and Community.
  2. We belong to associations and not to institutions. Discuss.
  3. Define Society. What are the main characteristics of society?

[210]

  1. Describe Cooley's Theory of Socialization.
  2. What is Social System? Give three characteristics.
  3. Define Society. What are the main characteristics of society?

[211]

  1. Write three differences between caste and varna.
  2. Write the stages of socialization.
  3. Define family and explain its types.

[212]

  1. Write the types of family on the basis of residence.
  2. Write the bases of determination of ascribed status.
  3. What do you understand by socialization? Explain the theories of socialization.

[213]

  1. Differentiate between Gross Domestic Product and Gross National Product.
  2. Elucidate the functions of a central bank of a country.
  3. Write a detailed note on the planning process in India.

[214]

  1. Explain the agencies of social control.
  2. Define association. Differentiate between association and community.
  3. What is a tribe? Distinguish between tribe and caste.

[215]

  1. What is the difference between class and caste? Explain.
  2. Explain the characteristics of Joint Family.
  3. What is Law? Explain its role in social change.

[216]

  1. Define rural sociology. Describe its scope and importance.
  2. What are the different rural institutions? Explain their role in agricultural development.
  3. Define educational psychology. Discuss the nature of psychology with justification.

[217]

  1. Describe the role of Philosophy, Sociology, and Psychology in designing the school curriculum.
  2. What do you mean by 'Open School'?
  3. Give an introduction of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and discuss its achievements.

[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. Describe the process of Social change.

[219]

  1. Write about the function of Sociology of Education.
  2. Define the social group stratification & write about its characteristics.
  3. What do you understand by nature of culture? Write about different types of culture in Indian society.

[220]

  1. Differentiate between educational sociology and sociology of education.
  2. Describe the concept, nature, scope, and functions of sociology of education.
  3. What do you understand by socialization?

[221]

  1. Explain the functions of educational sociology.
  2. Why is education considered an important tool for safeguarding human rights? What should be the objectives of Human Rights Education?
  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. What is the Social System of Education? Describe the elements of Social System of Education in detail.

[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. What do you mean by socio-cultural diversity? Explain the causes responsible for it and discuss the role of a teacher in removing socio-cultural diversity in education.

[224]

  1. Describe the role of Philosophy, Psychology, and Sociology in the interdisciplinary nature of education.
  2. What are the various methods of obtaining knowledge?
  3. How does content knowledge affect pedagogical knowledge? Explain.

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