DSO14 Sociology Of Indian Society MA Question Bank : msuniv.ac.in

Name of the University : Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Department : Sociology — (DD & CE)
Degree : M.A
Subject Code/Name : DSO14/Sociology Of Indian Society
Year : I
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MS University Indian Society Sample Question

Sub. Code : DSO 14
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2014 :
First Year — Non-Semester
Sociology — (DD & CE)

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(For those who joined in 2007–2008 onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A : (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
1. Mention the religious composition of Indian society.
2. What is unity in diversity?
3. What are the salient features of PCR Act?
4. What do you mean by caste system?
5. What are the characteristics of small scale industries?
6. What are the characteristics of cottage industries?
7. What is westernization?
8. Give an example for Sanskritization.
PART B : (5 * 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
9. Explain the problems of demographic aspects of Indian society.
10. What are the problems due to cultural diversity?
11. Explain the positive aspects of caste system.
12. Explain the marriage practices among Muslims.
13. Indian rural economy is changing – Explain with examples.
14. Discuss the significance of agricultural in Indian economy.
15. Explain the causes and impact of westernization.
16. Explain the patterns of social change in India.

April 2015

Sub. Code : DSO 14
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION,  :
First Year — Non-Semester
Sociology – (DD & CE)
SOCIOLOGY OF INDIAN SOCIETY :
(For those who joined in July 2007 – 08 onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A : (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
1. What is unity in diversity?
2. Mention the linguistic groups of Indian society.
3. Differentiate the term ‘varna’ or ‘Jati’.
4. What is un-touchability?
5. Mention a few religious practices of rural people.
6. What are the Agricultural allied activities?
7. What is social change?
8. What is the reason for Sanskritization?
PART B : (5 × 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
9. Discuss Demographic profile of Indian Society.
10. Discuss Religious composition of Indian Society.
11. Explain the characteristics of caste system.
12. Explain the changing trends in caste system in India.
13. Explain the role of cottage and small scale industries.
14. Indian Economy is based on rural economy – Explain.
15. Explain the impact of small scale industries in rural India.
16. Explain the causes and impact of Westernization.

November 2013

Sub. Code : DSO 14
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION,  :
First Year – Non-Semester
Sociology (DD & CE)
SOCIOLOGY OF INDIAN SOCIETY :
(For those who joined in 2007-2008 onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A : (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
1. Mention the religious composition of Indian society.
2. What is cultural diversity?
3. What do you mean by caste system?
4. Differentiate the term ‘‘Varna’’ of ‘‘Jat’’.
5. What is the importance of agricultural allied activities?
6. What are the characteristics of small scale industries?
7. Why joint families are decreasing at present days?
8. What is social change?
PART B : (5 ´ 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
9. Discuss demographic profile of Indian society.
10. Explain the problems of demographic aspects of Indian society.
11. Explain the characteristics of caste system.
12. Explain the changing trends in caste system in India.
13. Discuss the significance of agricultural in Indian economy.
14. Explain the religious beliefs and practices in rural India.
15. Explain the marriage practices among Christians.
16. Explain the changing trends of marriages in India.

July 2007

Sociology (DD & CE) :
Sociological Theories :
(For those who joined in July 2007–08 onwards)
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A : (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
1. What are the uses of theories?
2. What is formulation of a theory?
3. Why sociology is called as social physics?
4. What is social dynamics?
5. What is class struggle according to Karl Marx?
6. What is Bureaucracy according to Max Weber?
7. What is personality system according to Talcott parsons?
8. What is paradigm of functional analysis according to Robert K. Merton?

PART B : (5 * 15 = 75 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions out of Eight :
9. Explain the uses of sociological theories.
10. Explain the process of alteration of theory.
11. Give details of contribution of Herbert Spencer to sociology.
12. Explain the law of human progress according to Auguste Comte.
13. Explain the theory of Alienation according to Karl Marx.
14. Explain the theory of social change according to Karl Marx.
15. Critically examine Talcott Parsons’ social system theory.
16. Critically examine R.K. Mukerjee’s Regional basis of value and symbol.