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

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

Sociology in India
Course Code: MSO-004

MASTER OF ARTS (SOCIOLOGY)
Term-End Examination
June, 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 emergence of sociology in India. 20
2. Discuss the major trends of sociological research
during 1970s in India. 20
3. Describe the colonial perspective on caste in
India. 20
4. What do you understand by agrarian social
structure ? Explain the major changes in the
agrarian social structure of post-Independent
India. 20
5. Explain the following : 10+10
(a) Alliance approach to kinship
(b) Conflict perspective on family

SECTION II

6. Discuss the impact of industrialisation and
population growth on traditional commons in
India. 20
7. Explain the various processes of tribal
transformation in India. 20
8. Elucidate the interrelationship between
globalization, culture and identity. 20
9. ‘‘Religious pluralism depicts facets of unity in
diversity in Indian society.’’ Discuss critically. 20
10. Write short notes in about 250 words each on the
following : 10+10
(a) Problems of urbanization
(b) New social movements