Name of the Organization : Haryana Public Service Commission
Name of the Exam : HCS (Ex.Br.) Main Exam
Subject : Sociology
Document Type : Previous Question Paper
Year : 2014
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HCS Main Exam Sociology Question Paper :
Sociology :
Code.No : 19
Time : 3 Hours
Max.Marks : 150
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Note:
** Attempt five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Question number I is compulsory.
** Answer any two questions from part I and two questions from part II.
** The parts of the same questions must be answered together and must not be interposed between answers to other questions.
** In case of any discrepancy in the English and Hindi versions, English version will be taken as final.
Q. 1 Write short notes on any four of the following : (4×7.5 = 30)
a) Objectivity in social science
b) Emergence of Sociology
c) Manifest and latent functions
d) Ideology and social movement
e) Factors ofcontinuity and change in Indian society
f) Patrilineal and matrilineal social systems
Part -I :
Q. 2 a) Distinguish between Durkheim’s and Weber’s view on religion
b) Discuss the merits and limitations of participant observation
Q 3 a) ‘Sex roles in family are undergoing change. Comment with suitable illustration
Q. 4 a) Highlight the specific features of Davis and Moore’s theory of social stratification.. How far it is useful in the present context. (15)
b) ‘social mobility is difficult in closed society.’Comment with reference to caste system in India.
Q. 5 a) Compare the approaches to eradication of accountability as propounded by Gandhi and Ambedkar
b) Discuss the impact of legislation on family in India.
Q. 6 a) ‘The constitutional provisions have empowered the women and weaker sections.’Discuss critically.
b) ‘Land reforms in India have brought in structural change in India.’Explain.
Q. 7 a) Write a short essay on the endogenous and exogenous sources of social change.
b) ‘Despite legal provisions discrimination against the SC/STs is still observable.’Discuss the deep rooted factors in Indian society.
Indian History :
Q. Write notes on any four of the following
(a) Ashoka’s Policy of Dhamma.
(b) Gandhara and Mathura Schools of Art.
(c) Growth of Feudalism in North India (750 AD to 1200 AD)
(d) Marke: reforms of Alauddi:r Khilji and its impact.
(e) Dual Administration in Bengal (1765-1772) and its impact.
(f) Nature and Limitations of lndian Renaissance of 19rh century
Part-1 :
Q. 2 Critically analyse the achievements of the Cholas in the fields of economy, administration, military and culturg.
Q. 3 Discuss the contribution of the Bhakti and Sufi movements of the Medieval India to the process of cultural synthesis? (30)
Q. 4 Critically analyse the expansion of Maratha power under Peshwa Baji Rao I. Do you think that the Maratha political sffucture under the Peshwas in the i8th century was semi-feudal? Give reasons for your answer. (30)
Part -II :
Q. 5 What were the causes of ‘De-industrialization’ under the British Rule in India? To what extent was there a policy to deliberately ‘deindustrialize’India on behalf of Govemment
Q. 6 Discuss the causes, spread, and participation of various social goups in the Swadeshi Movement (1905 to 1917) of Bengal. 30
Q. 7 Discuss the contribution of Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan to the Muslim Reform Movement in the 19th Century. Do you think that he laid the foundation of Muslim Communal politics of the Twentieth century? Give reasons. (30)
Political Science and International Relations :
Q. 1 Write brief notes on any four of the following: (4×7.5:30)
a) ‘…..it is mistake to consider that govemment must last forever. It is not essential but incidental’.
b) ‘The elements ofpower are not constant. These are undergoing changes due to natural and technical causes’.
c) ‘The Indian Constitution is first and foremost a social document’.
d) ‘Law is a reason unaffected by desire’.
e) ‘The main objective of the non alignment movement is to work for the establishment of New Economic Intemational Order’. Comment.
f) ‘Nature and dynamics of contemporary globalisation’, Elucidate
Part -I :
Q. 2 “Structural-functional approach to political analysis focuses more on statusquoism and less on change”, Explain. (30)
Q. 3 In what way Casteism and Regionalism have affected the process of political socialization and political development in India, Discuss (30)
Q. 4 Examine functions of political parties in a democratic society and discuss their role as an agent of modernization. 30
Part -II :
Q. 5 Explain the systems approach in international relations and examine the relevance of Kaplan’s system analysis in understanding the dynamics of International Relations. (30)
6 “India’s foreign policy in post cold war era is tilted towards pragmatism and wisdom.” Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate your answer with appropriate examples. (30)
7. Domestic compulsions and historical legacies apart from other factors have affected Indo-Nepal relations (30) since 1950s”. Explain (30)