Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2017
B.A. Sociology (Subsidiary), Part-II
Paper-II (Foundation of Sociological Thought)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Describe the transition of Sociology from Social Philosophy.
2. Give description of French Revolution.
3. Narrate the theory of Positivism as propounded by August Comte.
4. Evaluate the major Sociological contributions of Durkheim.
5. Examine the concept of Authority given by Max Weber.
6. Describe the theories of Dialectical materialism and alienation Karl Marx.
7. Evaluate the theory of Circulation of Elites given by Pareto.
8. Define Functionalism and describe characteristics of Functionalism.
9. Describe the contribution of George Simmel to conflict perspective.
10. Write notes on any Two of the following:
Renaissance —
division of labour —
Talcott Parsons —
Law of Three stages —