University of Calcutta 2009 B.A Sociology PART- III, (Under1+1+1) OLD SYSTEM - Question Paper

P(II/3rd) - New & Old - Sociology - H -5

2009
SOCILOGY - HONOURS 5th PAPER Full Marks - 100
Candidates are needed to provide their answers in their own words as far as practicable
MEW SYLLABUS
(Under 2+1 and 1+1+1 (Old System)
The figures in the margin indicate full marks Group-A Answers ques. No.5 and any 2 from the rest

1. what did Weber mean by Rational-Legal Authority? explain its characteristic features.[Marks-15]
2. How does Pareto describe Elite? What, according to him, are various types of elite?[Marks-5+10]

3. Analyse, after Simmel, the relationship ranging from individual and society. [Marks-15]
4.discuss Weber's contribution to the development of methodology in Sociology. [marks-15]

5. Write short notes on any 4 of the following: [Marks 5*4]
(a) Weber's idea of the spirit of capitalism
(b) Weber on Ideal kind
(c) Weber's concept of non-rational action
(d) Pareto's concept of Residues
(e) Pareto's concept of social action
(f) Simmel's concept of sociation
(g) Limitations of Simmel's Formal Sociology.






Group-B

Answers ques. No. 10 and any 2 from the rest

6. How is Benoy Kumar Sarkar's concept of personality related to his theory of
progress? [Marks-15]

7. explain G. S. Ghurye's approach to sociology. [Marks-15]

8. Explain, after D.P.Mukerjee, the importance of the study of Indian tradition in Indian sociology. [Marks-15]

9. Make a critical estimate of Indological approach to Sociology in India. [Marks-15]

10. Write short notes on any 4 of the following: [Marks 5*4]

a) Benoy Kumar Sarkar's idea of the positive background of Indian tradition.
(b) Historical-evolutionary approach to the study of Indian society.
(c) Ghurey's concept of caste.
(d) Place of Marxism in D. P Mukherjee's sociology.
(e) B. K. Sarkar's comparative method for the study of Eastern and Western civilization.
(f) D. P Mukherjee on the role of the middle class in social change in India.

Earning:   Approval pending.