M.A. (Semester III) Examination, 2017
SOCIOLOGY (Paper
Political Sociology
Day Date: Friday, 05-05-2017 Max. Marks: 50
Time: 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select the correct alternative: 10
The thoughts of helped to make the state secular.
Bodin Weber
Marx Almond
gave the idea of Ideal state.
Ghurye Plato
Comte Tonnie
Priests were the rulers in states.
democratic socialism
theoretic monarchist
The Americans are the proponents of approach.
functional normative
ideal behavioral
approach is more inclusive.
Elite Functional
Political Pluralistic
Political culture is
Homogenous Hetrogenous
Inclusive Static
Political socialization creates awareness.
Social Cultural
Political Economic
Process of political socialization initiates at stage.
Infant Adult
Youth Old age
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gave the types of power.
Weber Durkheim
Mosca Mills
10) are at the top of political system.
Workers Elites
Treasurers Activists
Q.2 Write short answer [Any four]: 08
What is meant by political sociology?
What are the merits of behavioral approach?
Which are the characteristics of political culture?
Which are the agencies of political socialization?
Which are the sources of political power?
What are the functions of political elites?
Q. 3 Write short notes any four) 12
Subject matter of political sociology
Functional approach
Importance of political socialization
Types of political elites.
Development of political sociology
Mosca on distribution of power
Q.4 Explain significance of political sociology in era of
individualism.
10
OR
Which research tools are used to study behavioral approach?
Q.5 Explain the various elite theories on power distribution. 10