M.A. (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
SOCIOLOGY (Paper II)
SOCIOLOGY OF INDIAN SOCIETY
Time: 2½ Hours
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1
Multiple choice question:
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the study of regional sociology in Indian Sociology.
P. V. Kane
S.V. Ketkar
S. C. Dube
Radhakamal Mukherjee
Which of the following sociologist emphasized the importance of environmental studies in sociological studies?
D. N. Dhanagare
S. C. Dube
Radhakamal Mukharjee
Iravati Karve
In Indian social system, the Kinship usages are
Neglected
Avoided
Protected
Unconcerned
Medha Patkar belongs to
CHIPKO movement
Appiko movement
Save Narmada movement
Save tiger movement
Who of the following studied Indian traditions from modernization perspective?
Iravati Karve
B. S. Baviskar
Yogendra Singh
A. R. Desai
Social movements essentially
Social action
Collective Mobilization
Leadership
All the above
Which of the following book written by Iravati Karve?
The Kinship Organization in India
Peasant struggles in India
Indian Villages
Modernization of Indian Traditions
Who wrote the book „Peasant movement in about the peasant‟s life and movement?
R. Desai
D. P. Mukherjee
D. N. Dhanagare
S. V. Ketkar
Namdev Dhasal was one of the influential leaders of
Environmental
Dalit
Regional
None of the above
10) Which of the following statement is incorrect?
India is culturally heterogeneous
India is secular country
India is culturally homogeneous
There is linguistic diversity in India.
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11) M. N. Srinivas was motivated by which concept related to Indian Social change while studying the „Coorg Community of South
Sanskritaization
Modernization
Cultural lag
None of the above
12) Unity in Diversities‟ is a distinctive feature of
Urban
Tribal
Nomadic
Indian
13) Who of the following studied Indian traditions from cultural perspective?
Iravati Karve
B. S. Baviskar
Yogendra Singh
A. R. Desai
14) Who coined the concept of "Dominant Caste" while studying Indian villages?
M. N. Srinivas
S. C. Dube
D. N. Dhanagare
B. S. Baviskar
Q.2
Write a short answer. (Any seven)
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What is Caste?
What are the perspectives dominantly used for studying Dalit movement in India?
What is the significance of the study of environmental issues in sociology?
What are the features of matriarchal family?
What are the four important races in Indian society?
What are the key issues in Indian urban studies?
What is the Sociological Significance of religion?
What is theory?
Q.3

Write short answer. (Any 2 out of
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The concept of value
Sociological Significance of Chipko movement
Key components of culture

Write short answer. (Any 2 out of
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Impact of women‟s movement
Changing nature of family system
Recent sociological studies and research in Maharashtra
Q.4
Elucidate the contribution of Yogendara Singh to the modernization of Indian tradition.
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OR
Explain the sociological significance of nationalism and secularism in India.
Q.5
Outline briefly, the contribution of S. C. Dube and A. R. Desai to the rural studies in India.
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OR
Define what is social movement and explain the significance of Peasant‟s movements in India.