University : Kuvempu University
Degree : B.A
Department : Sociology
Year : II
Subject :Study of Indian Society
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Study of Indian Society Model Paper :
Second Year B.A. Degree Examination, Sep./Oct. 2012
(Old and New)
Directorate of Distance Education
Sociology Paper – II : Study of Indian Society
Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 70/80
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Instructions :
1) Students who have attended 30 Marks. IA Scheme will have to answer for total of 70 Marks.
2) Students who have attended 20 marks. IA Scheme will have to answer for total of 80 Marks.
3) Note : Q. No. (15 or 16) in Section – D is compulsory for 80 Marks Scheme only.
SECTION – A
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×15=30)
1) What is Ashrama system ? Explain the four stages of Ashrama system.
2) Define joint family ? Describe the changes in the Hindu Joint Family.
3) What is modernisation ? Explain the causes of modernisation.
4) Describe the factor’s facilitating Non-Brahmin Movement.
SECTION – B
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions : (3×10=30)
5) Describe the features and types of Muslim marriage.
6) Explain the traditional characteristics of caste system.
7) Describe the welfare programmes for the upliftment of S.C.s and S.T.s.
8) Explain the status of women in the medieval India.
9) Explain the problem of ‘Religious Minorities’
10) Describe the Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana Movement.
SECTION – C
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×5=10)
11) Explain the Hindu Marriage Act – 1955.
12) Explain any five characteristics of Scheduled Tribes.
13) Write a note on Sanskritisation.
14) What is Dalit Movement ?
SECTION – D
IV. Compulsory question for 80 Marks Scheme only. (1×10=10)
Answer any ONE of the following questions :
15) Explain the characteristics of Indian Tradition.
16) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Hindu Joint Family
Second Year B.A. Degree Examination, Sep./Oct. 2013
(Old and New)
Directorate of Distance Education
Sociology Paper – II : Study of Indian Society
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70/80
SECTION – A
I. Answer any TWO of the following questions : (2×15=30)
1) What is Ashrama system ?Explain the four stages of Ashrama system.
2) Define joint family ? Describe the changes in the Hindu Joint Family.
3) What is modernisation ? Explain the causes of modernisation.
4) Describe the factor’s facilitating Non-Brahmin Movement.
SECTION – B
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions : (3×10=30)
5) Describe the features and types of Muslim marriage.
6) Explain the traditional characteristics of caste system.
7) Describe the welfare programmes for the upliftment of S.C.s and S.T.s.
8) Explain the status of women in the medieval India.
9) Explain the problem of ‘Religious Minorities’
10) Describe the Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana Movement.
SECTION – C
III. Answer any TWO of the following. (2×5=10)
11) Explain different types of co-operation.
12) What is society ? Briefly point out its characteristics.
13) Write a note on matriarchal family.
14) Explain the characteristics of caste.
SECTION – D
IV. Compulsory Questions for 80 marks scheme only.
Answer any ONE of the following questions. (1×10=10)
15) Explain the recent trends of marriage.
16) What is status ? Explain its forms.
The Study of Indian Society – 2015 :
I. Answer any Two of the following questions
1. Describe the types and importance of Purusharthas
2. Analyse the merits and demerits of caste system.
3. Who are Religious minorities? Explain their problems.
4. Discuss the merits and demerits of joint family.
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions
5. Explain the status of women in modern period.
6. Explain the causes for the changes in the Hindu marriage.
7. Explain the traditional characteristics of caste system.
8. Trace the backward class movement in India.
9. Explain Four Ashramas and their duties.
10. Describe the welfare programmes for the upliftment of S.C.s and S.T.s.
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions:
11. Explain the causes of modernization.
12. Summerise the changes in caste system.
13. Write a note on westernization.
14. Explain the Hindu Marriage Act – 1955.
IV. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only:
Answer any one of the following questions
15. Explain the traditional characteristics of Indian culture.
16. Explain the Ashrama System.