Nalanda Open University 2008 M.A Sociology Previous Year Part I Nalanda University - Question Paper
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M.A.Sociology Part I ques. paper year 2008
M.A. (Sociology) Part-I, Paper-I (Classical Sociological Tradition)
Marks: 70 Time: 3 Hours
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Write an essay on the emergence ami development of Sociolog).
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What do you understand by Dialectical Materialism of Karl Marx? Discuss its major elements.
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Write an essay on Durkheims Theory of Religion.
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Give a brief introduction of Durkheim's life history.
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Criticallv evaluate the theory of Authority of Max Weber.
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Discuss the contribution of Max Weber to methodology of Social Sciences.
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Discuss the contribution of Pareto in Sociology.
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Describe the concept of Logical and Non-logical actions of Pareto.
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(ii) Suicide
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M.A. (Sociology) Part - 1. Paper - II (Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology)
*ks: 70 Time: 3 Hours
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VVhal do you understand by social theory? Analyze the problem of empiricism in sociological theorv.
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Explain the problems emerging between sociological theory and research.
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Define structure and explain its elements.
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Examine the functional theorv of R. K. Merton.
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Discuss the post-structural theory of Michel Foucault. What is its intellectual context? TfTEprraR 3fk cR-fRxHTcTR ej> eftt We eftf |
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Discuss the theories of conflict and explain the functionalism of Coscr. fctRlcTeft f&gFri ej} ciSFff efiT IdhHirHefi epfa I
Critically discuss the main characteristics of Critical theory.
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Discuss in detail the Ethno-mcthodological theory of Harold Garllnkcl. vJrTC-3nPicr>rll<4lcSiPxicp eft cffiT
Describe the theoretical contributions of post-modernists.
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M.A. {Sociology} Part-I, Paper-Ill (Methodology of Social Research)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks : 70 Time : 3 Hours.
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What is Social Research? Discuss its characteristics and scope.
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What do you understand by Concept? Discuss its characteristics and importance.
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What is research hypothesis? I low is it different from research problem?
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Discuss the nature of Social Phenomena. What arc the difficulties in their scientific study?
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What is Objectivity. What is its need in social studies?
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Discuss the sociological contribution of Durkheim.
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What do you understand by Research Methodology? Discuss its elements.
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What is Stratified Sampling? Discuss its Merits-demerits.
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Write short notes on any two of the following.
(i) Schedule
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(iii) cidW ft Observation Method.
M.A. (Sociology) Pari - 1. Paper - IV (Perspectives of Indian Society)
Marks: 70 lime: 3 Hours
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Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
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What do you understand by Approach? Discuss the views of G. S. (jhurev in Indian context.
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Find of the justification structure-functionalism from the point of view of Indian Sociologists.
3. ' TRfrlWr" 3ift "qfereRTJi" eft) em fttr i Discuss in detail the concept of "Sanskritisation' and "Westernisation"
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Describe the views of A. R. Dcsai in the context of Indian Rural Society.
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Discuss the views of A. M. Shall in the context of Indian family.
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Discuss the field-work views of the studv of societv.
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What do you understand by civilizational view? Discuss the civilizational view of Surjit Sinha.
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Discuss the concept of "Dalit" in the context of Indian Society.
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Discuss the forms of study of Indigcnization of Indian Society.
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Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) yf&R Joint familtv
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M.A. {Sociology}
Part-I, Paper-V (Sociology of Change and Development)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks : 70 Time : 3 Hours.
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Wliat do you understand by Social Change? Discuss its different forms.
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Elucidate the Evolutionary theory of Social Change.
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Discuss the limitations of social change in India.
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What do you understand by Development ? Evaluate the changing conceptions of Development.
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Discuss the merits-demerits of capitalist system. Wliy did it fail ?
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What do you understand by Economic Development ? Write a note on Government and Economic Development.
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What is the concept of Social Structure ? Discuss the mutual relationship between social structure and development.
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(iii) 'HKfclch (Cultural Lag)
(iv) 3?t|fcl3>r*f (Under Development)
M.A. {Sociology} Part-1, PaperVI (Comparative Sociology)
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What is Culture ? Whal do you understand by structure of Culture ?
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Wiiic an essay on the growth of Sociology in the context of traditional (Eurocentric) and Western traditions.
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Describe the major problems arising and of Gender disparity.
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Illuminate the importance of Research and its reorientation in Sociology.
5 cHlcH* 7RM5TTC3 cfc 3TcWRTT3fi cf>T fitctxR I Discuss the key central concepts of Comparative Sociology.
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Define Modernity. Discuss the importance of its concept in Comparative Sociology.
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What is Theory 7 Explain the meaning of Sociological Theory.
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What do you understand by Empirical Research ? illustrate the relationship between Sociological 'Theory and Empirical Research.
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Write short notes on anv two of the following
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(i) (Class)
(ii) (Stmctural Disorganisation)
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(iv) mRwR (Consequences of Modernity)
M.A. {Sociology}
Part-1, Paper-Vll (Sociology of Region)
Time: 3 Hours.
Marks: 70
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Describe the social spatial aspects of Society
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Describe the diversity of region in the context of ethnicitv and language.
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What do you understand by Sociology of Region? Describe the need for its study.
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Discuss the need for study of the method of Sociology of Region.
Give your views about Regional Economy.
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What is the concept of Caste? Explain the recent changes in caste system.
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Explain the similarities and variation in caste and community in relation to local and national perspective.
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Discuss historical approach as a form of method of study of Sociology of Region.
Write short notes on any TWO of following:
Comparative Approach. Regional Politics. Regional Culture. Community.
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Part-1, Paper-VIll
Time: 3 Hours.
Marks: 70
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Wliat is Gender descrimination? Give sociological analysis of the difference between sex and gender descnmination.
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What is the position of women in post modernist theories? How is it different from Marxist theories?
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Write an essay on Feminist Movement in India.
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Discuss Invisible and Domestic works of women. What are their reasons?
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Discuss with examples the position of women in Vedic period.
TjfcT H|cj>|oq cfflof f) Tfl%efT3ft fjfcT <F>T fcfcRT cf5 I Describe the position of women during the periods of Smriti and Epics.
How was the position of Indian Women during Medieval period? Describe in brief.
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What is Dowry? Describe the provisions of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
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Write a note on Inheritance among Muslim Women
Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
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Purdah System. Fundamental Rights. Women Empowerment. Sat; System (Widow-burning system). |
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