MSO-004 Sociology in India in English Solved Question Paper December 2022

MSO-004 Sociology in India in English Solved Question Paper December 2022

Sociology in India
Course Code: MSO-004

M. A. (SOCIOLOGY) (MSO)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
MSO-004 : SOCIOLOGY IN INDIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five of the following questions in
about 500 words each. Answer at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—I

1. Discuss the major approaches to understand
Indian society and culture. 20
2. Explain the historical roots of the growth of
Sociology in India. 20
3. Elaborate Ambedkar’s views on the origin of
caste system in India. 20
4. How did census contribute to the manifestation
of identity politics in colonial India ? 20

5. Explain the following briefly : 10+10
(a) Undifferentiated peasant society
(b) Middle class

Section—II

6. Elucidate the interrelationship between culture
and commons with suitable illustrations. 20
7. Critically evaluate G. S. Ghurye’s notion of
tribal transformation in India. 20
8. Discuss the various facets of social
differentiation among the tribes in India. 20
9. What do you understand by Urbanisation ?
Explain its impact on rural India with suitable
illustrations. 20
10. Write short notes in about 250 words on each of
the following : 10+10
(a) Secularism
(b) Components of Social Movements