civil services mains 2009

SOCIOLOGY

Paper II

I Time Allowed Three Hours] I Maximum Marks 300 I

INSTRUCTIONS

Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.

Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No marks will be given for the answers written in a mediu,n other than that specified in the Adm.ission Certificate.

Candidates should attempt Questions no. 1 and 5 which are com.pulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section.

All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION A

1 Write short notes on any three of the following in not more than 200 words each 1n sociological perspectives 20x3=60

Indological perspective of G .S. Ghurye
Emergence of middle class in India
Dynamics of Dalit movement
Colonial hangover and its social impact

2. What has been the impact of globalisation on the cultural aspect(s) of the family 30

Comment on the changes in the household dimensions of family under modern economic reforms. 30

3. What are the main principles of the structural-functional perspective Comment on the suitability of applying this perspective to the study of Indian society. 60

4. Comment in about 300 words each on the following
30x2=60

Changes that the agrarian social structure in India is undergoing.

Can religion form a sufficient basis of forming cultural identity in India

SECTIONB

5. Write short notes on any three of the following in
not more than 200 words each in sociological
perspectives 20x3=60
Law and social change
New rural elite and leadership
Fertility and population growth
Possibilities of slum reform

6. Answer the following, limiting your answer to
300 words each 30x2=60
Comment on the influence of social and cultural factors on family planning in India.
Evaluate the success of Indian peasant movements in achieving their goals.

7. In the context of the caste system, critically examine Louis Dumont's concept of purity and pollution. 30
Comment on the sociological impact of globalization on people working in the Informal sector.30

8.Do you think that poverty, deprivation and inequalities are the major challenges in the process of social transformation What are your suggestions to address and resolve these problems 60

Note English version of the Instructions is printed on the front cover of this question paper.