IAS Mains Sociology 2007
Paper I

Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300

Instructions

Candidates should attempt all questions strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each questions. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
Section A

Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20 × 3 60

Sociology as a science of society

Talcott Parsons concept of social system

Social Facts

Robert Mertons View on Manifest and latent functions

Explain Karl Marks analysis of capitalistic mode of production and class struggle. What are the intellectual reactions to his view? 60

What is the subject-matter of sociology according to Max Weber? Which Major methods did he suggest for social science research? Illustrate your answer with his sociological contributions. 60

Elaborate Emile Durkheims analysis of the elementary forms of religion life and role of religion in society. How does he explain existence of religion in modern industrial society? 60

Section B

Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20 × 3 60

Changing structure of family

Role conflict and its resolution

Education as an instrument of social change

Features of Pre-Industrial Economic system.

Indicates social determinates of economic development. Discuss any one sociological perspective analyzing backwardness and poverty in the development society. 60

What are the structural elements of a social movement? State how a social movement comes to its end. Illustrate your answer with example. 60

Explain the meaning and modes of political participation. What are the factors preventing peoples participation in Politics in India 60