Sociology Optional Paper 2:2014
SECTION-A

Q1.Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50

Gandhi’s efforts on communal harmony
Modernisation of Indian traditions
Types of kinship systems in India
Features of caste system
G.S. Ghurye’s Indological approach to understand society in India

Q2. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

Analyse the different views on integration and autonomy of tribes in India.20 marks
Discuss the social background of Indian nationalism.20 marks
Define Patriarchy. How does it impact the overall entitlement of a girl child in India ?10 marks

Q3. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

Give a sociological analysis of the problems of migrant urban poor.20 marks
Discuss the problems of religious minorities in India.20 marks
Write some of the important social reforms in India for the removal of untouchability.10 marks

Q4. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

Discuss the status of women among the emerging urban middle class.20 marks
Describe the impact of land reforms on the peasants of Indian society.20 marks
What is the idea of ‘Indian village’? Explain.10 marks

Sociology Optional Paper SECTION-B

Q5. Write short notes with a sociological Perspective on the following in about 150 words each: 10×5=50

Trends of Infant Mortality Rate among females10 marks
Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Dynamics of Contemporary Dalit movements
Impact of privatisation on educational disparities
Rural landless labourers and development induced displacement

Q6. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

What are the main features of the second wave of Women’s movement in the Indian context ?20 marks
Discuss the ‘Chipko movement’ as an example of eco-feminism.20 marks
Discuss the impact of globalisation on the workers in the Informal sector.10 marks

Q7. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

What are the demographic projections for the ageing population for the next decade? What are the implications for formulating policy for them ?20 marks
What are the possible underlying causes of the spurt of increased violence against women in public spaces in the last decade ?20 marks
How do caste and class come together in creating the category of extreme poor ?10 marks

Q8. Answer the following: (20+20+10 marks)

Many caste conflicts are between castes which are close to each other on the hierarchical scale.’ Give a sociological explanation for this phenomenon.20 marks
Tribal conflicts based on ethnic differences often camouflage a struggle for political and economic advantage.’ Substantiate with examples.20 marks
Who are the elites? Discuss their roles in bringing social transformation.10 marks