Name of the University : Vardhman Mahaveer Open University
Degree : MA
Department : Sociology
Subject Code/Name : MASO-01 – Foundation of Sociology
Year : I
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VMOU Foundations of Sociology Question Paper
Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 80
Note: The question paper is divided into three sections A, B & C. Write Answers as per the given instructions.
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Section – A
i. Who coined the word ‘sociology’-
ii. What is the meaning of Status-
iii. What is the meaning of Rural Community-
iv. What is the meaning of Role Conflict-
v. Define the Social Norms.
vi. Mention the meaning of ‘Office’ as given by Kingsley Davis.
vii. Write the Essential elements of Social Action.
viii. Define secondary group.
ix. Give the name of the a significant book of MacIver and Page.
x. Write the types of Status.
xi. Who has defined culture as a man made part of the environment-
xii. Who gave the concept of little community-
xiii. Who has propounded the ‘Theory of circulation of elites’-
xiv. What is the meaning Achieved Status-
xv. What do you mean by ‘Generalized Others’-
xvi. What is the meaning of Role Playing.
xvii. Show the four types of motivation for Social Action.
xviii. Who has introduced the concept of Primary Group-
xix. Who wrote the book ‘Principals of Sociology’-
xx. What is the meaning of Anomie-
xxi. Write the types of Social Status.
xxii. Give some examples of Borderline Community.
xxiii. What are two essential elements of interaction according to Gillian and Gillian-
xxiv. Who is the author of the book ‘What is Sociology’-
Section – B
1. Give the characteristics of the community.
2. Discuss the main cause of alienation.
3. Describe the Law as a means of Social Control.
4. Mention the concept of Social Action.
5. Highlight the different causes of Social change.
6. Write a short note on development of sociology in Modern India.
7. Give the characteristics of a function.
8. Write a short note on ascribed status.
9. Give meaning and definition of Social Structure.
10. Discuss the concept of the primary group.
11. State the main characteristics of structural-functional approach.
12. Describe the main/essential elements of community.
13. Discuss the process of Evolution.
14. Evaluate the theory of cultural lag as given by Ogburn.
15. Enlist the Characteristics of Institution.
16. Write a short note on Borderline Community.
17. Discuss the Essential elements of Social Action.
18. Give the characteristics of alienation.
19. Explain the types of Social Norms.
20. Show the relation between Status and Role.
Section – C
Long answer type questions—
Define Culture, and give its characteristics.
Or
Write an essay on Social Structure.
Discuss the different stages of Socialization.
Or
Discuss the concept of the Primary Group.
Discuss the different types of community.
Or
Write the meaning of social process and discuss its types.
Discuss the types of Social Status.
Or
Discuss the main basis of Social Stratification.
Discuss the main institution of Social Control.
Or
Define Social Change and give its characteristics.
Define Association and give its characteristics.
Or
Write an essay on community.
Discuss the concept of Secondary Group.
Or
Write an essay on social behaviour.
Define Social Norms and discuss its different types.
Or
Discuss the different Processes of Social Change.
Write an essay on Socialization.
Or
Discuss the types of Social Group.
Discuss the different types of Social Control.
Or
What is the meaning of alienation and discuss its different causes.
Define folkways and give its characteristics.
Or
Write an essay on Social Values.
Define Status and discuss the basis of ascribed status.
Or
Write an essay on Institution.