Calicut University 2007 M.A Sociology , III – OF INDIAN SOCIETY - Question Paper

Part A
ans all ques.
every ques. carries one mark
every ans should not exceed 30 words.
1. Sanskritization
2. Caste System
3. Jajmani System
4. Kinship
5. Divorce
6. Modernisation
7. Little Community
8. Descent approach
9. Bhrahma wedding
10. Endogamy
11.Universalization
12. Endogamy
13.Westernization
14. Ethnography
15.Parochialization.
(15x1 =15 )
Part B
ans any 5 ques.
every ques. carries five marks.
every ans shall not exceed 300 words.
16. Bring out the contributions of G.S. Ghurye.
17. discuss the integrated approach to the study of Indian Social Structure]
18. explain Louis Dumont's views on caste.
19. Analyse the changing features of joint family.
20. Examine the implications of social legislations on wedding and family in India.
21. describe modernisation and analyse the issues of modernisation in Indian Society.
22. explain the modern patterns in Indian Caste System.
23. Write an essay on women in Modern Indian Society.
(5x5 = 25 marks)
Part C
ans any 2 ques..
every ques. carries 20 marks
every ans should not exveed 1500 words.
24. explain the evolutionary approach to the study of Indian Social Structure.
25. Briefly discuss the emergence and development of sociology as a discipline in India.
26. provide an account of the essential features of caste system in Indian society.
27. discuss the kinship organisation in India with special eference to the southern region.
(2x20 40 marks)

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