Sociology (Paper I) 2015 Question Paper

Question Paper 5 Pages

Union Public Service Commission (Main)

Sociology

Contributed by

Hrishikesh Balakrishnan

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SECTION A
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Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each ; 20x5=50
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Is Sociology a Science ? Give reasons for your answer.
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Discuss the relevance of historical method in the study of society.
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What are variables ? Discuss their role in experimental research.
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'Which concepts did Weber use to analyse the forms of legitimate
domination ?
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“No society can either be absolutely open or absolutely closed.”
Comment.
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Discuss the role of Calvinist ethic in the development of Capitalism. 20
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Examine the problems of maintaining objectivity and value neutrality in
Social Science research. 20
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“Self and Society are twin-born.” Examine the statement of Mead. 10
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Why is random sampling said to have more reliability and validity in
research ? 20
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Differentiate between Marxian and Weberian theories of Social
Stratification. 20
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How had Enlightenment contributed to the emergence of Sociology ? 10
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“Non-positivistic methodology is essential for understanding human
behaviour.” Discuss. 20
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How is social equilibrium maintained in Parsonian framework ? 20
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“Anomie is rooted in social structure.” Explain with reference to
R.K. Merton’s contribution. 10
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SECTION B
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Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50
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Distinguish between the social organization of work in feudal society
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and in capitalist society.
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“Ideology is crucial for social transformation in a democracy.” Discuss.
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Distinguish between sects and cults with illustrations.
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Is male authority absent in matrilineal society ? Discuss.
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Explain the relevance of the idea o f‘cultural lag’ in understanding social
change.
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“Education helps in perpetuating social and economic inequalities.”
Critically examine the statement. 20
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Explain the conditions under which a collective action transforms into a
social movement. 20
(c) ^ n ; if Pki*m (% ) ark M 3 fira
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How do the rules of descent and alliance in kinship differ from each
other ? Illustrate. 10
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Define Secularisation. What are its major dimensions in the modem
world ? 20
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The increasing importance of the tertiary sector has weakened the
formal organization of work in recent times. Examine the statement. 20
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Caste ideology appears to have strengthened democracy. Comment. 10
Q8. (a) 5Tlft?r | |” ^ fFWT
“Globalization involves deterritorialization.” Examine with reference to
the nation-state. f 20
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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
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