Sociology - 1997 (Main) (Paper - I)

Time Allowed: Three Hours              Maximum Marks : 300

Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. .All questions carry equal marks.

1. Write short notes on any three of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words) : (a) Sociology as an interpretative discipline

(b) A good hypothesis

(c) Anomie      

(d) Types of mobility

2. Is it possible to study social phenomenon scientifically ? Give a critical answer.

3. Critically examine Max Weber's theory of social action and its limitations.

4. Discuss Talcott Parsons' contribution to the analysis of social system.

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5. Write short notes on any three of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words) :
(a) Fundamentals of religion

(b) Concept of social movement

(c) Role of education in social development

(d) Industrialization and social change

6. "Education is an instrument of social control and social change," Critically examine the statement.

7. What are the problems of universalisation of primary education ? Discuss fully.

8. Explain the concept of social change. Critically examine the contribution of Karl Marx's theory of social change.