C S (Main) EXAM 2015 SOCIOLOGY (PAPER-II)


1. Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words
each 10x5=50

Verrier El win’s views on freedom for the tribals

Jyotirao Phule as an agrarian radical

Louis Dumont’s perspective on Indian caste system

How far Gandhi was trusted by the untouchables?

Feminization of poverty

2. Is caste system changing, weakening or disintegrating in India? 20

Give some of the important studies relating to the structural changes in the
Indian family system. 20

Broadly compare the kinship system of North and South India. 10

3. Discuss the paradigm of modernization of Indian tradition in analyzing social
change in India, 20

What is patriarchy? How does it affect the child socialization pattern in India? 20

Discuss the problems of elderly in India. What are the different perspectives to
solve their problems? 10

4. Discuss Marxist approach to the analysis of Indian nationalism. 20

What are the basic tenets of Hindu religion? Is Hinduism based on
monotheism or polytheism? 20

Why is it necessary to implement PCPNDT Act in India? 10

5. Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words
each 10x5=50

Important components of National Education Policy in India

Main objectives of Tribal Sub-Plan

Effect of displacement through development on the rural landless and
marginal farmers

Issues relating to the informal labour market in urban India

How far Srinivas* Sanskritization is modernizing force or traditionalizing force
in understanding the changes in caste system?

6. Discuss the impact of post-1970 feminist movement on Indian middle class. 20

What are the major concerns of ethnic identity and religious identity in India? 20

How serious is the problem of trafficking against women and children in India? 10

7. Discuss B. R. Ambedkar as a wise democrat. 20

Discuss the main features of farmers’ movements in Independent India. 20

To what extent the Muslim Personal Law Board is in agreement with Islamic
feminist agenda? 10

8. Analyze Gandhi as a moralist, ascetic and man of action through his Hind
Swaraj. 20.

Human development approach affirms that education and health-care
growth are more important than economic growth. Discuss this issue in the
light of post-liberalized Indian society. 20

Write a brief note on the Freedom of Press. 10