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CS (Ma
2015
C -A V Z-O -R N B A
/ SOCIOLOGY
I / P a p e r I
fyyfftd W T % , *
Time Allowed: Three Hours
250
Maximum M arks: 250
’ST^T-W % m * 31^1
& T 7 & 5 F & f 3 $ eft $ fey/fjd i ? W W 7 Q ^ c f) 3 $ T 3tj)yi) cffi $ f / 
w f t o n t f F wt jsc? ww s j ^i f 3 m $ i
w w l 3 jk 5 3 ? f ^ i ww *i& $ it f& ff rf f rrw R f $ > 3m ffin ? t
w*f e> w t / w t & m ; 3 & & f & w f i i
w ff & 3m M m&m $ w ti fi m m 3$w 3m & y<ter-m # f & n m r i f tfk &r w sm m ? w 3$w
w?-m-3m yfww & m 3 ? f o w *m w f e w ww w r f & i z f & f & w * m m & 3 tM m z f w
f ezf t j w m # f a £ w 5 r 5 7 m 3i% i f f f M* t / 
xw ? # rf f w , i , w 3%mw ftm w n w f& i
377 $ Srii) 7 lW n W fF fH K & WH^ff f <bid *fff f f , (ft W Ff & j m & > } Jl u H i Wf^f) Wl ^ W f > 3 m 3 ? W , ' 7 F fI
f f / jm -m -3 m % f3 m # m if y w w 3& & m ri& vm w vdw .m wrr /
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.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE 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.
Question Paper Specific Instructions
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 1
Page 2


CS (Ma
2015
C -A V Z-O -R N B A
/ SOCIOLOGY
I / P a p e r I
fyyfftd W T % , *
Time Allowed: Three Hours
250
Maximum M arks: 250
’ST^T-W % m * 31^1
& T 7 & 5 F & f 3 $ eft $ fey/fjd i ? W W 7 Q ^ c f) 3 $ T 3tj)yi) cffi $ f / 
w f t o n t f F wt jsc? ww s j ^i f 3 m $ i
w w l 3 jk 5 3 ? f ^ i ww *i& $ it f& ff rf f rrw R f $ > 3m ffin ? t
w*f e> w t / w t & m ; 3 & & f & w f i i
w ff & 3m M m&m $ w ti fi m m 3$w 3m & y<ter-m # f & n m r i f tfk &r w sm m ? w 3$w
w?-m-3m yfww & m 3 ? f o w *m w f e w ww w r f & i z f & f & w * m m & 3 tM m z f w
f ezf t j w m # f a £ w 5 r 5 7 m 3i% i f f f M* t / 
xw ? # rf f w , i , w 3%mw ftm w n w f& i
377 $ Srii) 7 lW n W fF fH K & WH^ff f <bid *fff f f , (ft W Ff & j m & > } Jl u H i Wf^f) Wl ^ W f > 3 m 3 ? W , ' 7 F fI
f f / jm -m -3 m % f3 m # m if y w w 3& & m ri& vm w vdw .m wrr /
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.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE 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.
Question Paper Specific Instructions
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 1
SECTION A
^ > T 3rR 'F m ^ F T 150 3 ferfei*:
Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each ; 20x5=50
(a) m W ImNIK* ^ F > f^TFT t ? 3 ^ ^ R % W 3 I
Is Sociology a Science ? Give reasons for your answer.
(b) w m % 3v & f r 3 sw fW ii R&chi i
, i
i • ¦
Discuss the relevance of historical method in the study of society.
(c) ^ 3 3TN W f ? 3W l‘llr H < + > t 3 ^ t ’jfop!
M^rcr <£lfan i
What are variables ? Discuss their role in experimental research.
I ¦ '
(d) % snwf %
^^RTsrf sn ?
'Which concepts did Weber use to analyse the forms of legitimate 
domination ?
(e) *ft *R T3f q e ft ijofw ft t aifc ^ ^ ’j'jfon ^ ft writ I i”
Kcqoft I ¦
¦ i .
“No society can either be absolutely open or absolutely closed.” 
Comment.
Q2. (a) ^fkr< % t e r a 3 41lcic(i< I
Discuss the role of Calvinist ethic in the development of Capitalism. 20
(b) I^TH 3 1 3 ?T S J H 3 dfjjPMdl T T c t % 3FppJT
Examine the problems of maintaining objectivity and value neutrality in
Social Science research. 20
‘ I * • * , . •
(c) “*3 t o f i” # s % ^«r i
“Self and Society are twin-born.” Examine the statement of Mead. 10
r ' :
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 2
Page 3


CS (Ma
2015
C -A V Z-O -R N B A
/ SOCIOLOGY
I / P a p e r I
fyyfftd W T % , *
Time Allowed: Three Hours
250
Maximum M arks: 250
’ST^T-W % m * 31^1
& T 7 & 5 F & f 3 $ eft $ fey/fjd i ? W W 7 Q ^ c f) 3 $ T 3tj)yi) cffi $ f / 
w f t o n t f F wt jsc? ww s j ^i f 3 m $ i
w w l 3 jk 5 3 ? f ^ i ww *i& $ it f& ff rf f rrw R f $ > 3m ffin ? t
w*f e> w t / w t & m ; 3 & & f & w f i i
w ff & 3m M m&m $ w ti fi m m 3$w 3m & y<ter-m # f & n m r i f tfk &r w sm m ? w 3$w
w?-m-3m yfww & m 3 ? f o w *m w f e w ww w r f & i z f & f & w * m m & 3 tM m z f w
f ezf t j w m # f a £ w 5 r 5 7 m 3i% i f f f M* t / 
xw ? # rf f w , i , w 3%mw ftm w n w f& i
377 $ Srii) 7 lW n W fF fH K & WH^ff f <bid *fff f f , (ft W Ff & j m & > } Jl u H i Wf^f) Wl ^ W f > 3 m 3 ? W , ' 7 F fI
f f / jm -m -3 m % f3 m # m if y w w 3& & m ri& vm w vdw .m wrr /
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.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE 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.
Question Paper Specific Instructions
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 1
SECTION A
^ > T 3rR 'F m ^ F T 150 3 ferfei*:
Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each ; 20x5=50
(a) m W ImNIK* ^ F > f^TFT t ? 3 ^ ^ R % W 3 I
Is Sociology a Science ? Give reasons for your answer.
(b) w m % 3v & f r 3 sw fW ii R&chi i
, i
i • ¦
Discuss the relevance of historical method in the study of society.
(c) ^ 3 3TN W f ? 3W l‘llr H < + > t 3 ^ t ’jfop!
M^rcr <£lfan i
What are variables ? Discuss their role in experimental research.
I ¦ '
(d) % snwf %
^^RTsrf sn ?
'Which concepts did Weber use to analyse the forms of legitimate 
domination ?
(e) *ft *R T3f q e ft ijofw ft t aifc ^ ^ ’j'jfon ^ ft writ I i”
Kcqoft I ¦
¦ i .
“No society can either be absolutely open or absolutely closed.” 
Comment.
Q2. (a) ^fkr< % t e r a 3 41lcic(i< I
Discuss the role of Calvinist ethic in the development of Capitalism. 20
(b) I^TH 3 1 3 ?T S J H 3 dfjjPMdl T T c t % 3FppJT
Examine the problems of maintaining objectivity and value neutrality in
Social Science research. 20
‘ I * • * , . •
(c) “*3 t o f i” # s % ^«r i
“Self and Society are twin-born.” Examine the statement of Mead. 10
r ' :
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 2
Q3. (a) ^ Wl c R 5i ^ 3 n ? n | 313OTH 3 J#*PR I^RFferai
Why is random sampling said to have more reliability and validity in 
research ? 20
(b) w t e wdch^i hi* # i i^r f^wiM 3 i
Differentiate between Marxian and Weberian theories of Social 
Stratification. 20
(c) S = T t« T 3 %*t TI^R 5 R T '4 W < IH % *IT S I T ?
How had Enlightenment contributed to the emergence of Sociology ? 10
Q4. (a) ^ % fc fl* 3rac*I$rai^ = t> l4 y o | ltr n I l” fcpNrci
sftftq. i
“Non-positivistic methodology is essential for understanding human 
behaviour.” Discuss. 20
(b) wsra % 3 «miRi«b «i«n«w*n m r % ;sg*%cr T?cft | ?
How is social equilibrium maintained in Parsonian framework ? 20
(c) ($ M ) ^ *if w tert 3 f i” 3tr.%.
¦ ^ T ^ I
“Anomie is rooted in social structure.” Explain with reference to 
R.K. Merton’s contribution. 10
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 3
Page 4


CS (Ma
2015
C -A V Z-O -R N B A
/ SOCIOLOGY
I / P a p e r I
fyyfftd W T % , *
Time Allowed: Three Hours
250
Maximum M arks: 250
’ST^T-W % m * 31^1
& T 7 & 5 F & f 3 $ eft $ fey/fjd i ? W W 7 Q ^ c f) 3 $ T 3tj)yi) cffi $ f / 
w f t o n t f F wt jsc? ww s j ^i f 3 m $ i
w w l 3 jk 5 3 ? f ^ i ww *i& $ it f& ff rf f rrw R f $ > 3m ffin ? t
w*f e> w t / w t & m ; 3 & & f & w f i i
w ff & 3m M m&m $ w ti fi m m 3$w 3m & y<ter-m # f & n m r i f tfk &r w sm m ? w 3$w
w?-m-3m yfww & m 3 ? f o w *m w f e w ww w r f & i z f & f & w * m m & 3 tM m z f w
f ezf t j w m # f a £ w 5 r 5 7 m 3i% i f f f M* t / 
xw ? # rf f w , i , w 3%mw ftm w n w f& i
377 $ Srii) 7 lW n W fF fH K & WH^ff f <bid *fff f f , (ft W Ff & j m & > } Jl u H i Wf^f) Wl ^ W f > 3 m 3 ? W , ' 7 F fI
f f / jm -m -3 m % f3 m # m if y w w 3& & m ri& vm w vdw .m wrr /
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.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE 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.
Question Paper Specific Instructions
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 1
SECTION A
^ > T 3rR 'F m ^ F T 150 3 ferfei*:
Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each ; 20x5=50
(a) m W ImNIK* ^ F > f^TFT t ? 3 ^ ^ R % W 3 I
Is Sociology a Science ? Give reasons for your answer.
(b) w m % 3v & f r 3 sw fW ii R&chi i
, i
i • ¦
Discuss the relevance of historical method in the study of society.
(c) ^ 3 3TN W f ? 3W l‘llr H < + > t 3 ^ t ’jfop!
M^rcr <£lfan i
What are variables ? Discuss their role in experimental research.
I ¦ '
(d) % snwf %
^^RTsrf sn ?
'Which concepts did Weber use to analyse the forms of legitimate 
domination ?
(e) *ft *R T3f q e ft ijofw ft t aifc ^ ^ ’j'jfon ^ ft writ I i”
Kcqoft I ¦
¦ i .
“No society can either be absolutely open or absolutely closed.” 
Comment.
Q2. (a) ^fkr< % t e r a 3 41lcic(i< I
Discuss the role of Calvinist ethic in the development of Capitalism. 20
(b) I^TH 3 1 3 ?T S J H 3 dfjjPMdl T T c t % 3FppJT
Examine the problems of maintaining objectivity and value neutrality in
Social Science research. 20
‘ I * • * , . •
(c) “*3 t o f i” # s % ^«r i
“Self and Society are twin-born.” Examine the statement of Mead. 10
r ' :
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 2
Q3. (a) ^ Wl c R 5i ^ 3 n ? n | 313OTH 3 J#*PR I^RFferai
Why is random sampling said to have more reliability and validity in 
research ? 20
(b) w t e wdch^i hi* # i i^r f^wiM 3 i
Differentiate between Marxian and Weberian theories of Social 
Stratification. 20
(c) S = T t« T 3 %*t TI^R 5 R T '4 W < IH % *IT S I T ?
How had Enlightenment contributed to the emergence of Sociology ? 10
Q4. (a) ^ % fc fl* 3rac*I$rai^ = t> l4 y o | ltr n I l” fcpNrci
sftftq. i
“Non-positivistic methodology is essential for understanding human 
behaviour.” Discuss. 20
(b) wsra % 3 «miRi«b «i«n«w*n m r % ;sg*%cr T?cft | ?
How is social equilibrium maintained in Parsonian framework ? 20
(c) ($ M ) ^ *if w tert 3 f i” 3tr.%.
¦ ^ T ^ I
“Anomie is rooted in social structure.” Explain with reference to 
R.K. Merton’s contribution. 10
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 3
JSPSB 
SECTION B
Q5. P )H fc(t<S a d ^ ^ c F T 3t T C 'r P T S R T 150 3 faf&lJ :
Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) stor f aik ^fr=n^t f p if, % «fN r
i
Distinguish between the social organization of work in feudal society
] i ¦ * ¦
and in capitalist society.
(b) ‘fatawra if wnfsps w ^ i (Hlwt Icranqm
| i i” ^ xrt i
“Ideology is crucial for social transformation in a democracy.” Discuss.
(c) afft w f l i
Distinguish between sects and cults with illustrations.
(d) w W 3i 3 3 ^ #cft | ? fcRhrcr i
Is male authority absent in matrilineal society ? Discuss.
I * -
| ‘
(e) VtlH lfj1= t > x rto<N ^ if, H y'K li’ % ^ > ) NlW pW fll WS2
^fSpr I
Explain the relevance of the idea o f‘cultural lag’ in understanding social 
change.
Q6. (a) t t # 3TTf9^ 3?WT3Tf ^ ^ W t t l” W ^2R
# i *wmwhi< - * h > ^rfsnj; i
“Education helps in perpetuating social and economic inequalities.” 
Critically examine the statement. 20
(b) ^ oinw t o if ym ite; 3tf^ h
qftcffifa e ji ^ i
j 1 . .
Explain the conditions under which a collective action transforms into a 
social movement. 20
(c) ^ n ; if Pki* m (% ) ark M 3 fira
j # If ? < S < I$ < « I W s J IIs S U I
How do the rules of descent and alliance in kinship differ from each 
other ? Illustrate. 10
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 4
Page 5


CS (Ma
2015
C -A V Z-O -R N B A
/ SOCIOLOGY
I / P a p e r I
fyyfftd W T % , *
Time Allowed: Three Hours
250
Maximum M arks: 250
’ST^T-W % m * 31^1
& T 7 & 5 F & f 3 $ eft $ fey/fjd i ? W W 7 Q ^ c f) 3 $ T 3tj)yi) cffi $ f / 
w f t o n t f F wt jsc? ww s j ^i f 3 m $ i
w w l 3 jk 5 3 ? f ^ i ww *i& $ it f& ff rf f rrw R f $ > 3m ffin ? t
w*f e> w t / w t & m ; 3 & & f & w f i i
w ff & 3m M m&m $ w ti fi m m 3$w 3m & y<ter-m # f & n m r i f tfk &r w sm m ? w 3$w
w?-m-3m yfww & m 3 ? f o w *m w f e w ww w r f & i z f & f & w * m m & 3 tM m z f w
f ezf t j w m # f a £ w 5 r 5 7 m 3i% i f f f M* t / 
xw ? # rf f w , i , w 3%mw ftm w n w f& i
377 $ Srii) 7 lW n W fF fH K & WH^ff f <bid *fff f f , (ft W Ff & j m & > } Jl u H i Wf^f) Wl ^ W f > 3 m 3 ? W , ' 7 F fI
f f / jm -m -3 m % f3 m # m if y w w 3& & m ri& vm w vdw .m wrr /
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.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted 
choosing at least ONE 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.
Question Paper Specific Instructions
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 1
SECTION A
^ > T 3rR 'F m ^ F T 150 3 ferfei*:
Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each ; 20x5=50
(a) m W ImNIK* ^ F > f^TFT t ? 3 ^ ^ R % W 3 I
Is Sociology a Science ? Give reasons for your answer.
(b) w m % 3v & f r 3 sw fW ii R&chi i
, i
i • ¦
Discuss the relevance of historical method in the study of society.
(c) ^ 3 3TN W f ? 3W l‘llr H < + > t 3 ^ t ’jfop!
M^rcr <£lfan i
What are variables ? Discuss their role in experimental research.
I ¦ '
(d) % snwf %
^^RTsrf sn ?
'Which concepts did Weber use to analyse the forms of legitimate 
domination ?
(e) *ft *R T3f q e ft ijofw ft t aifc ^ ^ ’j'jfon ^ ft writ I i”
Kcqoft I ¦
¦ i .
“No society can either be absolutely open or absolutely closed.” 
Comment.
Q2. (a) ^fkr< % t e r a 3 41lcic(i< I
Discuss the role of Calvinist ethic in the development of Capitalism. 20
(b) I^TH 3 1 3 ?T S J H 3 dfjjPMdl T T c t % 3FppJT
Examine the problems of maintaining objectivity and value neutrality in
Social Science research. 20
‘ I * • * , . •
(c) “*3 t o f i” # s % ^«r i
“Self and Society are twin-born.” Examine the statement of Mead. 10
r ' :
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 2
Q3. (a) ^ Wl c R 5i ^ 3 n ? n | 313OTH 3 J#*PR I^RFferai
Why is random sampling said to have more reliability and validity in 
research ? 20
(b) w t e wdch^i hi* # i i^r f^wiM 3 i
Differentiate between Marxian and Weberian theories of Social 
Stratification. 20
(c) S = T t« T 3 %*t TI^R 5 R T '4 W < IH % *IT S I T ?
How had Enlightenment contributed to the emergence of Sociology ? 10
Q4. (a) ^ % fc fl* 3rac*I$rai^ = t> l4 y o | ltr n I l” fcpNrci
sftftq. i
“Non-positivistic methodology is essential for understanding human 
behaviour.” Discuss. 20
(b) wsra % 3 «miRi«b «i«n«w*n m r % ;sg*%cr T?cft | ?
How is social equilibrium maintained in Parsonian framework ? 20
(c) ($ M ) ^ *if w tert 3 f i” 3tr.%.
¦ ^ T ^ I
“Anomie is rooted in social structure.” Explain with reference to 
R.K. Merton’s contribution. 10
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 3
JSPSB 
SECTION B
Q5. P )H fc(t<S a d ^ ^ c F T 3t T C 'r P T S R T 150 3 faf&lJ :
Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
(a) stor f aik ^fr=n^t f p if, % «fN r
i
Distinguish between the social organization of work in feudal society
] i ¦ * ¦
and in capitalist society.
(b) ‘fatawra if wnfsps w ^ i (Hlwt Icranqm
| i i” ^ xrt i
“Ideology is crucial for social transformation in a democracy.” Discuss.
(c) afft w f l i
Distinguish between sects and cults with illustrations.
(d) w W 3i 3 3 ^ #cft | ? fcRhrcr i
Is male authority absent in matrilineal society ? Discuss.
I * -
| ‘
(e) VtlH lfj1= t > x rto<N ^ if, H y'K li’ % ^ > ) NlW pW fll WS2
^fSpr I
Explain the relevance of the idea o f‘cultural lag’ in understanding social 
change.
Q6. (a) t t # 3TTf9^ 3?WT3Tf ^ ^ W t t l” W ^2R
# i *wmwhi< - * h > ^rfsnj; i
“Education helps in perpetuating social and economic inequalities.” 
Critically examine the statement. 20
(b) ^ oinw t o if ym ite; 3tf^ h
qftcffifa e ji ^ i
j 1 . .
Explain the conditions under which a collective action transforms into a 
social movement. 20
(c) ^ n ; if Pki* m (% ) ark M 3 fira
j # If ? < S < I$ < « I W s J IIs S U I
How do the rules of descent and alliance in kinship differ from each 
other ? Illustrate. 10
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 4
= f
Q7. (a) ^ Wrrtor i w g fos 1 ^ 3 g§*r
3PW W f ?
• t
• /
Define Secularisation. What are its major dimensions in the modem 
world ? 20
(b) ^ w W TcR * T C T
11 ^ ^ ’tW ’f i
The increasing importance of the tertiary sector has weakened the 
formal organization of work in recent times. Examine the statement. 20
(c) ircfa | % I^OTKr ^ ?i)w i ^ n ? %*n # 1 i
Caste ideology appears to have strengthened democracy. Comment. 10
Q8. (a) 5Tlft?r | | ” ^ fFW T
“Globalization involves deterritorialization.” Examine with reference to 
the nation-state. f 20
(b) % 3 ?sjpr 3 w ^ aiigftw i % ^irn<*> w i * r t ’rftspr 
i
Examine the dialectical relation between tradition and modernity in the 
study of social change. 20
(c) sflcR % tjrP w ^ssqf’ ^ ^ m i
Elaborate the views of Durkheim on “The Elementary Forms, of 
Religious Life”. 10
C-AVZ-O-RNBA 5
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FAQs on Sociology Optional Paper 1- 2015 - UPSC Previous Year Question Papers and Video Analysis

1. What is the importance of studying sociology as an optional subject for the UPSC exam?
Ans. Sociology is an important optional subject for the UPSC exam as it provides a comprehensive understanding of society, culture, and human behavior. It helps in analyzing social issues, understanding social dynamics, and formulating effective policies. Additionally, sociology helps in developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and a broader perspective, which are essential for a career in civil services.
2. How can studying sociology help in answering essay-type questions in the UPSC exam?
Ans. Studying sociology equips candidates with a range of sociological theories, concepts, and perspectives that can be applied to analyze and answer essay-type questions in the UPSC exam. Sociological theories provide a framework to understand social phenomena, while concepts and perspectives allow candidates to critically analyze and evaluate social issues from multiple angles. This helps in presenting a well-rounded and insightful response in essay-type questions.
3. What are some important topics in sociology that candidates should focus on for the UPSC exam?
Ans. While studying sociology for the UPSC exam, candidates should focus on important topics such as social stratification, social change and development, gender studies, Indian society, rural and urban sociology, globalization and its impact on society, social movements, and social problems in India. These topics are frequently asked in the exam and require a comprehensive understanding of sociological concepts and theories.
4. How can candidates effectively prepare for the sociology optional paper in the UPSC exam?
Ans. To effectively prepare for the sociology optional paper, candidates should start by thoroughly understanding the syllabus and exam pattern. They should then create a study plan and allocate sufficient time to cover all the topics. It is important to read standard textbooks and reference materials recommended by experts. Regular revision, solving previous year question papers, and taking mock tests can also enhance preparation. Additionally, candidates should focus on developing a clear understanding of sociological concepts, theories, and their practical applications.
5. Can candidates with a non-sociology background opt for sociology as an optional subject in the UPSC exam?
Ans. Yes, candidates with a non-sociology background can opt for sociology as an optional subject in the UPSC exam. However, they may need to invest extra time and effort to familiarize themselves with sociological concepts and theories. It is recommended for such candidates to start with basic sociology textbooks and gradually move on to advanced texts. Taking guidance from experts, joining coaching classes, and participating in group discussions can also help in bridging the knowledge gap and preparing effectively for the sociology optional paper.
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