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SOCIOLOGY (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and 
in ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be 
attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which 
must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the 
space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the 
authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a 
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left 
blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
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SOCIOLOGY (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and 
in ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be 
attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which 
must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the 
space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the 
authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a 
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left 
blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
1 [ P.T.O.
WVZ—A / SECTION—A
% trf& api 1^qf¥n W fa cTWT 150 $ $ :
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words 
each : 10x5=50
(a) WlfcRl ^ Wcfadl % x % toR
Verrier El win’s views on freedom for the tribals
(b) swgs 'qlUr&qpfl % ^
Jyotirao Phule as an agrarian radical
(c) * T T T c fta *TTfcf-o33F H ^ ^ ^1
Louis Dumont’s perspective on Indian caste system
( d ) h ^ ic h i n ftfj m m te T to wz «n ?
How far Gandhi was trusted by the untouchables?
(e) ?lM HPftwi (^RTphF?)
Feminization of poverty
2. (a) i\ t, ^ t ^ I?
Is caste system changing, weakening or disintegrating in India? 20
Give some of the important studies relating to the structural changes in the 
Indian family system. 20
(c) 3tr ^K ?i ^ 3fk wm Hi % n mrf\ Hi ^ 3 ^ r t
Broadly compare the kinship system of North and South India. 10
3. (a) 3 wRite; 'qtech ^ m m % m
Discuss the paradigm of modernization of Indian tradition in analyzing social 
change in India, 20
(b) W X |? V T K c T 3 ^ t o T O WFS Tltef eft S H T feci W f I?
What is patriarchy? How does it affect the child socialization pattern in India? 20
(c) 3 f i t H \ m m w . % m m *
f?
Discuss the problems of elderly in India. What are the different perspectives to 
solve their problems? 10
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t \ to-^-^tR 3 m^\ ^ ^\i ^ sw^n ^ % w f ^ ^ t t i
SOCIOLOGY (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and 
in ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be 
attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which 
must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the 
space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the 
authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a 
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left 
blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
1 [ P.T.O.
WVZ—A / SECTION—A
% trf& api 1^qf¥n W fa cTWT 150 $ $ :
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words 
each : 10x5=50
(a) WlfcRl ^ Wcfadl % x % toR
Verrier El win’s views on freedom for the tribals
(b) swgs 'qlUr&qpfl % ^
Jyotirao Phule as an agrarian radical
(c) * T T T c fta *TTfcf-o33F H ^ ^ ^1
Louis Dumont’s perspective on Indian caste system
( d ) h ^ ic h i n ftfj m m te T to wz «n ?
How far Gandhi was trusted by the untouchables?
(e) ?lM HPftwi (^RTphF?)
Feminization of poverty
2. (a) i\ t, ^ t ^ I?
Is caste system changing, weakening or disintegrating in India? 20
Give some of the important studies relating to the structural changes in the 
Indian family system. 20
(c) 3tr ^K ?i ^ 3fk wm Hi % n mrf\ Hi ^ 3 ^ r t
Broadly compare the kinship system of North and South India. 10
3. (a) 3 wRite; 'qtech ^ m m % m
Discuss the paradigm of modernization of Indian tradition in analyzing social 
change in India, 20
(b) W X |? V T K c T 3 ^ t o T O WFS Tltef eft S H T feci W f I?
What is patriarchy? How does it affect the child socialization pattern in India? 20
(c) 3 f i t H \ m m w . % m m *
f?
Discuss the problems of elderly in India. What are the different perspectives to 
solve their problems? 10
2
4. (a) *FK#3 T T g c H 3 % fkZ&m 3 WTH ^ ^ K p M E
Discuss Marxist approach to the analysis of Indian nationalism. 20
(b) I? ^ ^ aronfef I?
What are the basic tenets of Hindu religion? Is Hinduism based on 
monotheism or polytheism? 20
(c) 3 Do t\o Do T J ^ o ito ^ C &31 -a tfl 3TTOT^ |?
Why is it necessary to implement PCPNDT Act in India? 10
'WTg—B / SECTION—B
s. % wmsMm iftm t o f t r a f m m i s o 3 # :
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words 
each : 10x5=50
(a) ^ T H -fb l Dfcl %
Important components of National Education Policy in India
(b) *H *!ic{to (to T^o Do) % ip?? ^
Main objectives of Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP)
(c) fasm % w m 3 ^ wfr\ tffak -& S T R 1
Effect of displacement through development on the rural landless and 
marginal farmers
( d ) w r fm h k c i 3 m ~ w m $ ^
Issues relating to the informal labour market in urban India
(e) ^rfcr-'^cj^l 3 qfteR fal oft iRfcftWT tffar c F $
How far Srinivas* Sanskritization is modernizing force or traditionalizing force 
in understanding the changes in caste system?
6. (a) P W ^ 3tR-1970 ^a-^chl^lcn 3TR>cR % m ^ i
Discuss the impact of post-1970 feminist movement on Indian middle class. 20
(b) 3 fan#* srpfcn c ro r ^ f ?
What are the major concerns of ethnic identity and religious identity in India? 20
(c) *TM 3 T T c f ^ % 'gs^fqu (£fafe) ^ TRFO ‘fe fl |?
How serious is the problem of trafficking against women and children in India? 10
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CS ( M a i n ) Ej ta m: 2 0 1 5
w i r a (^ - - q jr - n )
C-AVZ-O-RNBB
SftecR m i : 250
TT^T-^ fcf^fa 3T3^T
ferR ^ ^ P iH fclfeld g M ^ fW ggffigfo ^1)
^ H e r 37M 13ft ti
< J «¦ )]< ; eix ^ M T *! TO^ % 3 x H ^ 1 ? |
t o 1 sfR 5 f cim t o ! 3 $ 3 r3 | c p 7n*g $ w$--£R t o rfh r TOt % 3tr
•S T c^ TO /'H FT % f™ 3^ -& & > - f^ T T T fti f |
TOl % 3tR TrRffcT M 3 ftfRi ^ 3 ^ 3TN % 3 ^ - ^ 3 f^TT ?M v* T H T W T TO
"3^1 "TO-^-^rR (~ ^ ° Xio) tR "Ptf?2 W R t a l “ ^fH T ^if^M .1 TTTf^cl 'RTWT % Sff^ftrf; 3R[
M *n«R? 3 % l irR ^ ^ -ft^n
TO ft ^ 3 I® < ^ frR T , *IFf ^f^fecT ^ R F T T «fF T T
Tf^Tt % MR?f ^ ¥ R I sbHl^tfK I 3jii^|ch ^ f^J Tpr % 3xR *ft TfRRTT ^l^fl ^li! * T
t \ to-^-^tR 3 m^\ ^ ^\i ^ sw^n ^ % w f ^ ^ t t i
SOCIOLOGY (PAPER-II)
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 250
QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting questions)
There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and 
in ENGLISH.
Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be 
attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which 
must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the 
space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the 
authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a 
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left 
blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
1 [ P.T.O.
WVZ—A / SECTION—A
% trf& api 1^qf¥n W fa cTWT 150 $ $ :
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words 
each : 10x5=50
(a) WlfcRl ^ Wcfadl % x % toR
Verrier El win’s views on freedom for the tribals
(b) swgs 'qlUr&qpfl % ^
Jyotirao Phule as an agrarian radical
(c) * T T T c fta *TTfcf-o33F H ^ ^ ^1
Louis Dumont’s perspective on Indian caste system
( d ) h ^ ic h i n ftfj m m te T to wz «n ?
How far Gandhi was trusted by the untouchables?
(e) ?lM HPftwi (^RTphF?)
Feminization of poverty
2. (a) i\ t, ^ t ^ I?
Is caste system changing, weakening or disintegrating in India? 20
Give some of the important studies relating to the structural changes in the 
Indian family system. 20
(c) 3tr ^K ?i ^ 3fk wm Hi % n mrf\ Hi ^ 3 ^ r t
Broadly compare the kinship system of North and South India. 10
3. (a) 3 wRite; 'qtech ^ m m % m
Discuss the paradigm of modernization of Indian tradition in analyzing social 
change in India, 20
(b) W X |? V T K c T 3 ^ t o T O WFS Tltef eft S H T feci W f I?
What is patriarchy? How does it affect the child socialization pattern in India? 20
(c) 3 f i t H \ m m w . % m m *
f?
Discuss the problems of elderly in India. What are the different perspectives to 
solve their problems? 10
2
4. (a) *FK#3 T T g c H 3 % fkZ&m 3 WTH ^ ^ K p M E
Discuss Marxist approach to the analysis of Indian nationalism. 20
(b) I? ^ ^ aronfef I?
What are the basic tenets of Hindu religion? Is Hinduism based on 
monotheism or polytheism? 20
(c) 3 Do t\o Do T J ^ o ito ^ C &31 -a tfl 3TTOT^ |?
Why is it necessary to implement PCPNDT Act in India? 10
'WTg—B / SECTION—B
s. % wmsMm iftm t o f t r a f m m i s o 3 # :
Write short notes with a sociological perspective on the following in about 150 words 
each : 10x5=50
(a) ^ T H -fb l Dfcl %
Important components of National Education Policy in India
(b) *H *!ic{to (to T^o Do) % ip?? ^
Main objectives of Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP)
(c) fasm % w m 3 ^ wfr\ tffak -& S T R 1
Effect of displacement through development on the rural landless and 
marginal farmers
( d ) w r fm h k c i 3 m ~ w m $ ^
Issues relating to the informal labour market in urban India
(e) ^rfcr-'^cj^l 3 qfteR fal oft iRfcftWT tffar c F $
How far Srinivas* Sanskritization is modernizing force or traditionalizing force 
in understanding the changes in caste system?
6. (a) P W ^ 3tR-1970 ^a-^chl^lcn 3TR>cR % m ^ i
Discuss the impact of post-1970 feminist movement on Indian middle class. 20
(b) 3 fan#* srpfcn c ro r ^ f ?
What are the major concerns of ethnic identity and religious identity in India? 20
(c) *TM 3 T T c f ^ % 'gs^fqu (£fafe) ^ TRFO ‘fe fl |?
How serious is the problem of trafficking against women and children in India? 10
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7. (a) citeft 3fKo 37^<iR ^ x^f 3 ^ 1
Discuss B. R. Ambedkar as a wise democrat. 20
( b) v n r c T 3 to n aiwldHl % ^ e ft ^ §37
Discuss the main features of farmers’ movements in Independent India. 20
(c) Id < = 6 1 4 ^ ( 1 ^ 1 ? 3 c R > ti^H d
To what extent the Muslim Personal Law Board is in agreement with Islamic 
feminist agenda? 10
8. (a) ^ ^ ^TR’ % ^ 3 I
Analyze Gandhi as a moralist, ascetic and man of action through his Hind 
Swaraj. 20
( b) 3 W ftSxR ij^F» ^TT | % 3 T T fife e ft f$ T $ n ^ ffe
s i t e ^ 1 W 5 f % w m ^ I
Human development approach affirms that education and health-care 
growth are more important than economic growth. Discuss this issue in the 
light of post-liberalized Indian society. 20
(c) W R T ^ c l!
Write a brief note on the Freedom of Press. 10
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