COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (MAIN)
SOCIOLOGY
Paper-II
Time 3 hours Full Marks 200
Note: The figures in the right-hand margin indicate full marks for the questions.

Attempt five questions in all.


Question No. 1 is compulsory.


1. Write notes on any ten of the following 4xlO=40

Characteristics of caste


Agrarian class structure in feudal society


Panchayati Raj


Total literacy campaign


Ramkrishna Mission


Problem of health and nutrition among tribal communities
Jg) Problem of dowry



Market economy


Impact of Buddhism on Indian society


Intergenerational gap


Religious fundamentalism


Kinship system in Arunachal Pradesh


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2. Writ,e, notes on any eight ofthe following'.r: 5x8=40

MandaI Commission


Social development


Green Revolution


Secularism


Child marriage


Liberalization and economic reforms


Tribal identity


Education and social mobility


Regional variation in the kinship system


Distinction between endogenous and exogenous sources of change


3. Answer any five of the following 8x5=40

Discuss any two theories of,origin of caste.


Discuss the changes that are taking place in the institution of family.


Discuss the causes and consequences of Telengana Movement.


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Define tribe and discuss distinctive characteristics of tribe.


Assess anyone rural development programme undertaken by the
Government of India.



'Write a note on traditional political structure in Arunachal Pradesh.


Suggest remedial measures to overcome the problem of infant
mortality.



4. Answer any four of the following lOx4=40

Write an explanatory note on the emergence of middle class among
tribes.



Discuss how land reforms have brought changes in the agrarian
structure in India.



Discuss the role and significance of political parties in the democratic
political system. ""



Outline the problems of religious minorities in India.


Write a note on the impact of West of Indian society.


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5. Answer any two of the following: 20x2=40

What is regionalism? Do you think it comes on the way of national unity? Explain.


Slum development programme is an integral part of the urban development. Do you agree? Explain.


What is modernization? Explain the process of modernization in Arunachal Pradesh.


6. Answer any four of the following 10x4=40

What are the reasons responsible for the alcoholism and drug addiction among youth? How can this problem be redressed? Explain.


What is Sanskritization? Does it lead to structural change in the society? Discuss.


Trace the history of backward class movements in India.


Write an essay on the importance of trade unions in India.


What are the reasons you would attribute towards youth unrest in India? Explain.


7. Answer any two of the following 20x2=40 •

What are the problems faced by disadvantageous groups in the society with regard to education? Explain.


Discuss various measures taken by the Government of India for the development of tribes.


What do you understand by the term 'empowerment'? Explain how empowerment of women helps in achieving gender equality.


8.
Address the issues of social equality and social justice in India. What are
the reasons for persisting social inequality in India? Explain. 40


9.
Discuss various reform movements that took place in India. Discuss the
changes these movements have brought in the society. 40


10.
Do you think population growth isa cause of concern for India? Discuss the consequences of population growth and suggest remedial measures to control the population growth. 40



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