Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2016
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 relationship between Renaissance and emergence of
Sociology.
2. Narrate the socio-economic situtation of France during French Revolution.
3. Discuss the superorganic conception of society propounded by Spencer.
4. Describe the theory of Suicide of Emile Durkhem.
5. Examine Sociological contributions of Max Weber.
6. Explain Materialistic Interpretation of History of Karl Marx.
7. Describe contribution of Vilfredo Pareto to Sociological literature.
8. Explain conflict perspective in Sociology.
9. Write an essay on Functionalism in Sociology.
10. Write notes on any Two of the following:
August Comte —
Industrial Revolution —
Social Change —
Social Solidarity —