Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2007 B.A Sociology The Study of Society - Question Paper

part A
4 ans any 2 of the followirtg Auestrlons.
l. What do you mean by the temr 'simple societies' ?,Describe
the economic activities that occur in these societies. Your
ansrilder must include discussions on the subsequent : 25
(a) Concept of Simple Societies
(b) Hunting and gathering activities
(c) Shifting and settled cultivation

2. explain the different fors of mate selection among the
tribes. Your ans must include discussions on the
subsequent forms :
(a) Selection by purchase and service
(b) Youth dormitories
(c) Selection by capture
(d) Selection by trial
3. Delineate the different means of social control by highlighting
the significance of the subsequent i
(a) Custom
(b) legal regulations
(c) Religion
(d) Education
4. explain the concept of social function and delineate the
perspectives used in the study of social function. Your
25 ans must cover the subsequent :
(a) Definition of function
(b) Cultural perspective
(c) Biological perspective
(d) Systemic perspective
part B
ans any 2 of the subsequent ques..
5. define the changing systems of wlues in Indian society,
with suitable examples.
6. discuss the different bases of legitimacy of political authority
in tribal soci eg,
7. Analyse the impact of modern tech'nology on work
relationships.
8. Delineate the role of mass-media in socialisation, with
' suitable illustrations.
ans all parts of this ques..
g. (a) Distinguish ranging from folkways and mores in about
4 100 words.
(b) List the 4 essential properties of a state . 4
(c) describe the concept of latent function in about 50 words. 2

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