Nalanda Open University 2009 B.A Sociology Final , (Hons), Part-I -I [Introduction to ] - Question Paper

Nalanda Open University
Final Examination, 2009
B.A. Sociology (Hons), Part-I
Paper-I [Introduction to Sociology]
Time : 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks : 80
ans any 5 ques.. All ques. carry equal marks.

1. describe Sociology and show its relationship with other disciplines.

2. describe society and define its main characteristics.

3. What do you mean by social structure? State the relationship ranging from social structure and functions.

4. describe social stratification and explain in brief its major theories.

5. What do you mean by status? What is the difference ranging from Ascribed and Achieved status?

6. What is culture? Analyse its main elements.

7. What do you understand by Social Mobility? elaborate its kinds.

8. describe Social Group and explain its major kinds.

9. describe Social change. explain technological factor of social change.

10. Write short notes on any 2 of the following:-

(i) Subject matter of sociology

(ii) Socialization.

(iii) Social Control

(iv) Applied Sociology

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