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Name of the Exam : Senior Secondary Sociology
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Sociology Sample Question Paper :
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1. All questions from Section A are compulsory.
2. From Section B, attempt questions from any One optional
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Section A
1. What was the name of the religion propagated by Akbar- 1
2. What are the two sects of Jainism- 1
3. What is the meaning of population explosion- 1
4. Define society . 2
5. Differentiate between primary and secondary groups. 2
6. What is meant by social process- Give two examples 2
7. What are the four attributes of science- 2
8. Name the four varnas found in India 2
9. Write two similarities between Political Sciences and Sociology. 2
10. What do you mean by normlessness- Explain 4
11. What are the four characteristics of competition- 4
12. Explain the concept of family. 4
13. Describe any two patterns of social change. 4
14. Explain the concept of Buddhism. 4
15. What do you understand by communalism- 4
16. Write any four characterization of tribal society. 4
17. Differentiate between caste and class. 4
18. How unity can be maintained in India. 4
19. Describe any four ‘pillars’ of Islam- 4
20. Explain the main causes of poverty in India. 6
21. Describe the development of Sociology in India in your own words. 6
22. What is regionalism- Explain its impact on Indian Society. 6
23. Explain the changes that have taken place in the institution of marriage. 6
24. Discuss in detail the role of technical factors in social change. 6
Section B
25. What is feminism- 1
26. Distinguish between sex and gender 2
27. What is meant by women’s movement- 2
28. Write a note on sexual harassment at the work place- 4
29. Write about the status of women in medieval period. 6
25. Name the four Vedas. 1
26. What are the two characteristics of culture- 2
27. What is the meaning of Cultural Heritage- 2
28. Explain the concept cultural lag with examples. 4
29. Explain the positive and negative impact of television. 6
Sociology April 2015 :
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4. Write your Question Paper Code No. 50/HIS/2, Set u on the answer-book
Note :
(i) This Question Paper consists of two Sections, viz., ‘A’ and ‘B’.
(ii) All questions from Section ‘A’ are to be attempted.
(iii) Section ‘B’ has two options. Candidates are required to attempt questions from one option only.
Section A :
1. What is levirate? 1
2. What is demography related to? 1
3. What are the followers of Judaism known as? 1
4. What is category? 2
5. Name the four types of Muslim marriage. 2
6. Identify three stages of human society given by Auguste Comte. 2
7. What is Sanskritization? 2
8. Name and briefly describe the religion of pre-Islamic Iran. 2
9. What is poverty? 2
10. Describe acculturation. 4
11. Explain ascribed status and achieved status. 4
12. What are the components of integration? 4
13. Define society and describe its attributes. 4
14. Explain cross-cousin marriage. 4
15. What is public opinion? Describe. 4
16. What is domestic violence? 4
17. Who are Scheduled Tribes? Elaborate. 4
18. Explain the concept of plural society. 4
19. Explain the concept of cultural mosaic. 4
20. What are the major characteristics of values? Discuss. 6
21. Define status. What are the characteristics of status? Describe. 6
22. What is intensive agriculture? Mention some of its advantages. 6
23. Explain various characteristics of industrial societies. 6
24. What is linguism? In what way is it harmful to national integration? 6
Section B :
25. In which year did the Constitution of India come into existence? 1
26. What is gender-biased socialization? 2
27. What is custodial rape? 2
28. Explain women’s movements. 4
29. How did the practice of dowry start? Describe. 6
Option II :
25. Name the famous monument in Agra. 1
26. Name the two parts Veda is divided into. 2
27. Explain the meaning of treatise. 2
28. Explain enculturation. 4
29. Discuss the important agencies of communication which are the adjuncts of mass media. 6