Page 1
COURSE STRUCTURE
CLASS XII (2023-24)
One Theory Paper Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 80
Units No. of
periods
Marks
A Indian Society
1. Introducing Indian Society 0 Non-
evaluative
2. The Demographic Structure of Indian
Society
10 10
3. Social Institutions: Continuity and Change 12 10
5. Patterns of Social Inequality and
Exclusion
18 10
6. The Challenges of Cultural Diversity 22 10
7. Suggestions for Project Work 10 Non-
evaluative
Total 40
B Social Change and Development in India
8. Structural Change 8 5
9. Cultural Change 12 5
11.Change and Development in Rural
Society
10 10
12. Change and Development in Industrial
Society
12 10
15. Social Movements 18 10
Total 40
Total 132 80
COURSE CONTENT
A.
INDIAN SOCIETY
40 Marks
Unit 1
Introducing Indian Society
? Colonialism, Nationalism, Class and Community (Non-
evaluative)
0 Periods
Unit 2
The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
? Theories and concepts in demography
10 Periods
Page 2
COURSE STRUCTURE
CLASS XII (2023-24)
One Theory Paper Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 80
Units No. of
periods
Marks
A Indian Society
1. Introducing Indian Society 0 Non-
evaluative
2. The Demographic Structure of Indian
Society
10 10
3. Social Institutions: Continuity and Change 12 10
5. Patterns of Social Inequality and
Exclusion
18 10
6. The Challenges of Cultural Diversity 22 10
7. Suggestions for Project Work 10 Non-
evaluative
Total 40
B Social Change and Development in India
8. Structural Change 8 5
9. Cultural Change 12 5
11.Change and Development in Rural
Society
10 10
12. Change and Development in Industrial
Society
12 10
15. Social Movements 18 10
Total 40
Total 132 80
COURSE CONTENT
A.
INDIAN SOCIETY
40 Marks
Unit 1
Introducing Indian Society
? Colonialism, Nationalism, Class and Community (Non-
evaluative)
0 Periods
Unit 2
The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
? Theories and concepts in demography
10 Periods
? Rural-Urban Linkages and Divisions
? Population Policy in India
Unit 3
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
? Caste and the Caste System
? Tribal Communities
? Family and Kinship
12 Periods
Unit 5
Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion
? Social Inequality and Social Exclusion
? Systems justifying and perpetuating Inequality - Caste,
Tribe, the Other Backward Classes
? Adivasi Struggles
? The Struggle for Women’s Equality and Rights
? The struggles of the Differently Abled
18 Periods
Unit 6
The Challenges of Cultural Diversity
? Cultural communities and the nation state
? Regionalism in the Indian context
? The Nation state and religion related issues and
identities
? Communalism, secularism and the nation state
? State and Civil Society
22 Periods
Unit 7
Suggestions for Project Work
10 Periods
B.
SOCIAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
40 Marks
Unit 8
Structural Change
? Understanding Colonialism, Industrialization,
Urbanization
8 Periods
Unit 9
Cultural Change
? Social Reform Movements
? Different Kinds of Social Change: Sanskritisation,
12 Periods
Page 3
COURSE STRUCTURE
CLASS XII (2023-24)
One Theory Paper Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 80
Units No. of
periods
Marks
A Indian Society
1. Introducing Indian Society 0 Non-
evaluative
2. The Demographic Structure of Indian
Society
10 10
3. Social Institutions: Continuity and Change 12 10
5. Patterns of Social Inequality and
Exclusion
18 10
6. The Challenges of Cultural Diversity 22 10
7. Suggestions for Project Work 10 Non-
evaluative
Total 40
B Social Change and Development in India
8. Structural Change 8 5
9. Cultural Change 12 5
11.Change and Development in Rural
Society
10 10
12. Change and Development in Industrial
Society
12 10
15. Social Movements 18 10
Total 40
Total 132 80
COURSE CONTENT
A.
INDIAN SOCIETY
40 Marks
Unit 1
Introducing Indian Society
? Colonialism, Nationalism, Class and Community (Non-
evaluative)
0 Periods
Unit 2
The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
? Theories and concepts in demography
10 Periods
? Rural-Urban Linkages and Divisions
? Population Policy in India
Unit 3
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
? Caste and the Caste System
? Tribal Communities
? Family and Kinship
12 Periods
Unit 5
Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion
? Social Inequality and Social Exclusion
? Systems justifying and perpetuating Inequality - Caste,
Tribe, the Other Backward Classes
? Adivasi Struggles
? The Struggle for Women’s Equality and Rights
? The struggles of the Differently Abled
18 Periods
Unit 6
The Challenges of Cultural Diversity
? Cultural communities and the nation state
? Regionalism in the Indian context
? The Nation state and religion related issues and
identities
? Communalism, secularism and the nation state
? State and Civil Society
22 Periods
Unit 7
Suggestions for Project Work
10 Periods
B.
SOCIAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
40 Marks
Unit 8
Structural Change
? Understanding Colonialism, Industrialization,
Urbanization
8 Periods
Unit 9
Cultural Change
? Social Reform Movements
? Different Kinds of Social Change: Sanskritisation,
12 Periods
Westernization, Modernization, Secularization
Unit 11
Change and Development in Rural Society
? Agrarian Structure : Caste & class in Rural India
? Land Reforms, Green Revolution and Emerging
Agrarian society
? Green revolution and its social consequences
? Transformation in Rural Society
? Circulation of labour
? Globalization, Liberalization and Rural Society
10 Periods
Unit 12
Change and Development in Industrial Society
? From Planned Industrialization to Liberalization
? How people find Jobs
? Work Processes: How work is carried out, working
conditions, home based work, Strikes and Unions
12 Periods
Unit 15
Social Movements
? Concept of Social Movements
? Theories and Classification of Social Movements
? Environmental Movements
? Class-Based Movements: Workers, Peasants
18 Periods
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COURSE STRUCTURE
CLASS XII (2023-24)
One Theory Paper Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 80
Units No. of
periods
Marks
A Indian Society
1. Introducing Indian Society 0 Non-
evaluative
2. The Demographic Structure of Indian
Society
10 10
3. Social Institutions: Continuity and Change 12 10
5. Patterns of Social Inequality and
Exclusion
18 10
6. The Challenges of Cultural Diversity 22 10
7. Suggestions for Project Work 10 Non-
evaluative
Total 40
B Social Change and Development in India
8. Structural Change 8 5
9. Cultural Change 12 5
11.Change and Development in Rural
Society
10 10
12. Change and Development in Industrial
Society
12 10
15. Social Movements 18 10
Total 40
Total 132 80
COURSE CONTENT
A.
INDIAN SOCIETY
40 Marks
Unit 1
Introducing Indian Society
? Colonialism, Nationalism, Class and Community (Non-
evaluative)
0 Periods
Unit 2
The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
? Theories and concepts in demography
10 Periods
? Rural-Urban Linkages and Divisions
? Population Policy in India
Unit 3
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
? Caste and the Caste System
? Tribal Communities
? Family and Kinship
12 Periods
Unit 5
Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion
? Social Inequality and Social Exclusion
? Systems justifying and perpetuating Inequality - Caste,
Tribe, the Other Backward Classes
? Adivasi Struggles
? The Struggle for Women’s Equality and Rights
? The struggles of the Differently Abled
18 Periods
Unit 6
The Challenges of Cultural Diversity
? Cultural communities and the nation state
? Regionalism in the Indian context
? The Nation state and religion related issues and
identities
? Communalism, secularism and the nation state
? State and Civil Society
22 Periods
Unit 7
Suggestions for Project Work
10 Periods
B.
SOCIAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
40 Marks
Unit 8
Structural Change
? Understanding Colonialism, Industrialization,
Urbanization
8 Periods
Unit 9
Cultural Change
? Social Reform Movements
? Different Kinds of Social Change: Sanskritisation,
12 Periods
Westernization, Modernization, Secularization
Unit 11
Change and Development in Rural Society
? Agrarian Structure : Caste & class in Rural India
? Land Reforms, Green Revolution and Emerging
Agrarian society
? Green revolution and its social consequences
? Transformation in Rural Society
? Circulation of labour
? Globalization, Liberalization and Rural Society
10 Periods
Unit 12
Change and Development in Industrial Society
? From Planned Industrialization to Liberalization
? How people find Jobs
? Work Processes: How work is carried out, working
conditions, home based work, Strikes and Unions
12 Periods
Unit 15
Social Movements
? Concept of Social Movements
? Theories and Classification of Social Movements
? Environmental Movements
? Class-Based Movements: Workers, Peasants
18 Periods
? Caste-Based Movements: Dalit Movement, Backward
Class/Castes, Trends in Upper Caste Responses
? Tribal Movements
? Women’s Movements in Independent India
PROJECT WORK
Periods: 40
Max. Marks: 20
C. Project undertaken during the academic year at school level
1. Introduction -2 Marks
2. Statement of Purpose – 2 Marks
3. Research Question – 2 Marks
4. Methodology – 3 Marks
5. Data Analysis – 4 Marks
6. Conclusion – 2 Marks
15 Marks
D. Viva – based on the project work 05 Marks
Prescribed Books:
1. Introducing Sociology, Class XI, Published by NCERT
2. Understanding Society, Class XI, Published by NCERT
3. Indian Society, Class XII, Published by NCERT
4. Social Change and Development in India, Class XII, published by NCERT
Page 5
COURSE STRUCTURE
CLASS XII (2023-24)
One Theory Paper Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 80
Units No. of
periods
Marks
A Indian Society
1. Introducing Indian Society 0 Non-
evaluative
2. The Demographic Structure of Indian
Society
10 10
3. Social Institutions: Continuity and Change 12 10
5. Patterns of Social Inequality and
Exclusion
18 10
6. The Challenges of Cultural Diversity 22 10
7. Suggestions for Project Work 10 Non-
evaluative
Total 40
B Social Change and Development in India
8. Structural Change 8 5
9. Cultural Change 12 5
11.Change and Development in Rural
Society
10 10
12. Change and Development in Industrial
Society
12 10
15. Social Movements 18 10
Total 40
Total 132 80
COURSE CONTENT
A.
INDIAN SOCIETY
40 Marks
Unit 1
Introducing Indian Society
? Colonialism, Nationalism, Class and Community (Non-
evaluative)
0 Periods
Unit 2
The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
? Theories and concepts in demography
10 Periods
? Rural-Urban Linkages and Divisions
? Population Policy in India
Unit 3
Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
? Caste and the Caste System
? Tribal Communities
? Family and Kinship
12 Periods
Unit 5
Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion
? Social Inequality and Social Exclusion
? Systems justifying and perpetuating Inequality - Caste,
Tribe, the Other Backward Classes
? Adivasi Struggles
? The Struggle for Women’s Equality and Rights
? The struggles of the Differently Abled
18 Periods
Unit 6
The Challenges of Cultural Diversity
? Cultural communities and the nation state
? Regionalism in the Indian context
? The Nation state and religion related issues and
identities
? Communalism, secularism and the nation state
? State and Civil Society
22 Periods
Unit 7
Suggestions for Project Work
10 Periods
B.
SOCIAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
40 Marks
Unit 8
Structural Change
? Understanding Colonialism, Industrialization,
Urbanization
8 Periods
Unit 9
Cultural Change
? Social Reform Movements
? Different Kinds of Social Change: Sanskritisation,
12 Periods
Westernization, Modernization, Secularization
Unit 11
Change and Development in Rural Society
? Agrarian Structure : Caste & class in Rural India
? Land Reforms, Green Revolution and Emerging
Agrarian society
? Green revolution and its social consequences
? Transformation in Rural Society
? Circulation of labour
? Globalization, Liberalization and Rural Society
10 Periods
Unit 12
Change and Development in Industrial Society
? From Planned Industrialization to Liberalization
? How people find Jobs
? Work Processes: How work is carried out, working
conditions, home based work, Strikes and Unions
12 Periods
Unit 15
Social Movements
? Concept of Social Movements
? Theories and Classification of Social Movements
? Environmental Movements
? Class-Based Movements: Workers, Peasants
18 Periods
? Caste-Based Movements: Dalit Movement, Backward
Class/Castes, Trends in Upper Caste Responses
? Tribal Movements
? Women’s Movements in Independent India
PROJECT WORK
Periods: 40
Max. Marks: 20
C. Project undertaken during the academic year at school level
1. Introduction -2 Marks
2. Statement of Purpose – 2 Marks
3. Research Question – 2 Marks
4. Methodology – 3 Marks
5. Data Analysis – 4 Marks
6. Conclusion – 2 Marks
15 Marks
D. Viva – based on the project work 05 Marks
Prescribed Books:
1. Introducing Sociology, Class XI, Published by NCERT
2. Understanding Society, Class XI, Published by NCERT
3. Indian Society, Class XII, Published by NCERT
4. Social Change and Development in India, Class XII, published by NCERT
SOCIOLOGY (Code No. 039)
QUESTION PAPER DESIGN
CLASS XII (2023-24)
S.No. Competencies Total Marks Weight age
(%)
1 Knowledge & understanding
Exhibit memory of previously learned material by
recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers.
Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by
organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving
descriptions, and stating main ideas
30
37.5%
2 Application of Knowledge and Concepts
Solve problems to new situations by applying
acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a
different way. Examine and break information into
parts by identifying motives or causes. Make
inferences and find evidence to support
generalizations
Present and defend opinions by making judgments
about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work
based on a set of criteria.
32
40%
3 Formulate, Analyse , Evaluate & Create
Compile information together in a different way by
Combining elements in a new pattern or proposing
alternative solutions.
18
22.5%
Total 80 100%
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