21/1 2008 SOCIOLOGY Paper 1 Time 23 Hours § { Maximum Marks : 300 INSTRUCTIONS Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada. Answers must be written in the medium specified (English or Kannadaj in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose. In case of any doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text, This paper has four parts : A 20 marks B 100 marks c 90 marks D 90 marks Marks allotted to each question are indicated in each part. All questions in Part A, Part B and Part C are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D. See mews : of cheom mawiny sya CamosINR o ZF wisn kodow Buo@ awarvewnd. WSqt (2) PART A Answer each question in about 50 words. Each question carries 5 marks. 1. Define the following concepts : {a} Social Pact tb) Ideal Type (c) Bmbourgeoisement (d) Middle-range Theory(3) won A 5 wosrtse, iveon woe dna, SDA: (8) mames smo (2) save apo (2) Dosianrotemtabots* (Embourgeoisement) (2) aogjowy (Middle-range) eed RoQos wioom gzite xaRO> 50 SINVA LoeoTS evga. 2 4x5=20 53 oar (Tum over2 (4) PART B 10x 102100 Answer each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks, 2. Define Sociology. Is Sociology a Science ? Explain. 3. Explain the terms ‘Class in Itself” and ‘Class for Itself’, What is their relevance in the Indian context ? 4, Mention various techniques of sampling. What are the various approaches to achieve higher representativeness of a sample ? 5. Define the concepts of Community, Status, Role, Role conflict and Deviance. 6. State Max Weber's conceptualization of Class. How is it different from Marx's conception of Class ? 7. How does Ralf Dahrendort’s eonceptualization of Class differ from that of Karl Marx ? 8. Outline the main arguments of Funetionalist theory of Social Stratification. How is it unsuitable in comprehending divisions and inequalities in societies ? 9. What is the critical difference between Claude —Lovi-Strauss’ conceptualization of ‘Kinship’ and that of A.R. Radeliffe-Brown ? Which is more suitable to explain Indian society ? 10, Is bureaucracy a formal organization ? Explain, 11. Mention a few recent social movements in India, Briefly mention the strengths and weaknesses of a specific social movement from the above.(8) ai aan B 10x 10=100 Paesaom wey 100 Taner sorewosresea. GS ZA 10 vos’ 2. RERGMY, conden ? wakes ? oso, 2. AGRON, Locteay 9 Kany s Suga ? aoa sin Itself’ m3: ‘Class for Itself’ & Sarva, aoe, yootecs mye REMY Bes nad ? awoA. cerned AG Nepariey amma wwe. Loc mower wos wweynva, sqd wabroxiema Ode sane omaha ? 5, Faetoab, wosAy, ws, Swes ey ued - H sory Ardsy ocor 6 Grew, HOses ag docks sOe qnavendeas ? and awetee ane BOTENAse Beri Haswnd ? Acwss. 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Discuss various facets of ‘Secularism’ in Indian society,(7) 20 gon C 6x15=90 Seuisom wyxoH 150 Sonor Aroosorke. FI BIN 16 wosrss. 12, manew sok momEgT AemEnysnve, HOsod enerst ensrge so sipaoenaa wrl wird. monica ? A, 2 ACMOeR 7 WOR. Tom, bom Heri ayes, cadmogd ooowaay, 15, vonvam, Nosed cast duds Hs ~nacATes wr wea. 16. gn08e Bere SIgbuW Hem, SY carlo Pacey arf dies, 17, 2citoh TamKd wmmLesson’ Sho swosnvay WO weer. {Turn over21/2 2008 SOCIOLOGY Paper 2 Time : 3 Hours | { Maximum Marks ; 300 INSTRUCTIONS Each question is printed both in English and in Kannada. Answors must be written in the medium specified (English or Kannada) in the Admission Ticket issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for this purpose. In ease of any doubt in the Kannada text, please refer to English text. SEAL This paper has four parts : A 20 marks B 100 marks c 90 marks D 90 marks Marks allotted to each question are indicated in each part. All questions in Part A, Part B and Part are compulsory. Answer any three questions in Part D. dota mad : oe Seow meusny sya Kemesam, o Ze S3ov dodo Bure maxennd.21/2 (2) PART A ax5=20 Answer each question in about 50 words. Kach question carries 5 marks. 1, Define the following concepts : (a) ‘The ‘Affirmative Action’ and its effectiveness tb) The Neo-Buddhist Movement (ce) Attacking ‘Untouchability’ : hopes and constraints (d) Social Networka(3) 20/2 wn A 45=20 8 sorts, esnasiny or emus ndded (a) “Hwy,s gob” wey eae Tomaoes (2) sag wae (A) “ez, Son” Stee : womens may docogrisy (2) mantis some wenes {Tum over202 (4) 1 8. 9. 10, I PART B 10*10=100 Answer each question in about 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks. Quiline the difference between varna and caste, Define the concept of ‘Dominant Caste’. In today’s context, ‘Modernisation’ is more relevant, than ‘Sanskritisation’, Evaluate the statement, Explain key features of 73° Amendment to the Indian Constitution in rural administration, Discuss the relevance of Tribal Councils and their role in ‘local administration’ of tribal communities. Discuss the relevance of ‘rising castes’ in today's party-polities in India, ls Modernization different from Westernization ? Explain. Explain key trends of Urbanisation in the country and their consequences. Discuss the relevance of Lewis Mumford’s famous phrase : ‘Cities are symbols of possible”, in the context of today’s India. Discuss ‘Criminalisation of Indian politics’ and its consequence to Democracy.10, it, (5) ari2 wen B 10%10=100 Ste Shey eRaMy AMON aeaNeay, Sea, Tuo wavloh soe Sobah, HIOA. Bobs None ad, deo Tor, Sob vaNosAes ‘umderorde’ ey eiob BPResienA ans. =e. 3 a & a a 3 é oO 2 a x & % 4 © & a & # a ag g & of a 5 med wetly, Namonny Brow eve waviy aowwny BRss apy RIG, WOW mnie as, WROSS BOOT THycomsoHgg ‘ss awgoat msn’ Sayed HO eter. GArEUey mEpLesorskoF Aas 7 asd. Geen Baotgus andesoms aoa, TABvay GOA Bey vane Sbmodndem Somtey, ASO. BOOS IWOsA Konya, ‘none mMagov Bee’ (cities are symbols of possible) oc Saat shabtgpeatea wag see Om, BAQZ ? sowert SHER, {RUSS THRsone UATIACETES HOD ales ads Gesenge deed acs osna aOmad deoogd ? Ses. [Turn over2112 16) PART C 6x15=90 Answer each question in about 150 words. Hach question carries 15 marks. 12, Outline the changing nature of Family in India. 13. Does the nature of Kinship System in India vary from region to region ? Substantiate your answer by sociological/social anthropological studies 14. “Land reforms are the key to improving millions of rural famities in India.” Evaluate the statement. 15. Did the Green Revolution bring about ‘Depeasantisation’ in rural India ? iexplain, 16, Outline the legislative measures for Women Empowerment in India. 17. “Population explosion is the main curse of Indian society.” Evaluate the statement.12. 13. 14, 15, 16. 17. (7) 21/2 aan C 6x15=90 Beokeoss WITRP 150 TaN MeTwoITIKe. 58 ZYri 15 wows IRUSG Dinowrisy ooearsgs Aoewaay, Seton RCSTQ ney Hegod _oes adeaod aaees, damndas ? NEREDArobianiat SAHRA LOb UPowany wmode day wogenay taper “RUS KeRD madners mibownY mgacdt gesgeddnes sdotna anne.” ds Seedow ort Am, ehmor addyo. WaT Below medoer yweoser egsodesg, (depeasantisation) wuremdhs ? DICK mae Mndro EAN wosad Eayeod DAMES YsNVay, NALA. ‘mawoor, FALUA wav srow Taney DBA ms” s seed HOw Aas, wdeyonaen ? (Turn over21/2 (8) PART D 3«30290 Answer any three of the following questions, each in about 300 words Bach question carries 30 marks. 18, Discuss the changing power structure in contemporary rural India 19. Write an essay on caste and political modernization. 20. How can we achieve ‘Pluralism’ against ‘Communalism’ in India ? 21. Outline contemporary trends in rural-urban migration in India. 22, Discuss the nature of agrarian class structure in India.18, 19. 20, 2h 22, (3) 21/2 aren D 3x30=90 Pend omamace maw went wgx0a. Zeoloosd wyoxo 300 Tertsiny Sxccwoso2s. Zs Ar 30 vox. AaROS MSL gwoSG noewMIwT wHRo ows HOW wed. wd me Tawa e*desdr HOw noad woog dao. (RUSSQ ‘Cercuecd, BsomA warsgmedemy (pluralism) mExos ert? DaOR. IROSRQ omnes mam-sne Sosn xowoGades wadeodes Baanem, ATeSS. (OES gasmass Se oudoh AoaT WOM weer.