Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2004 M.A Introduction to Sociology - Question Paper

TAMILNADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
M.A DEGREE exam. (MSO-1 OCT-04)
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
October, 2004.
Time: three hours Maximum marks: 75.

PART A – (3 x5=15 marks)
ans any 3 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. Bring out the relationship ranging from sociology and political science.
2. Enumerate the characteristic features of society.
3. Distinguish ranging from primary and secondary groups.
4. describe ‘civilisation’ and discuss how it is various from culture.
5. Briefly explain the importance of competition in the modern society.

PART B – (4 x15=60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks

6. Examine the Scientific status of sociology and bring our it’s scope.
7. Examine in detail the different approaches to the study of sociology.
8. provide an account of different theories relating to the origin of society.
9. Bring out the characteristics of primary group and its social functions.
10.Distinguish ranging from social change and progress. explain the different factors causing social
change in India.
11.Outline the different elements of culture and examine the functions of culture to individual and
Society.
12.Give an critical assessment of law, public opinion and mass media as important agencies of
social control

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