B.A-B.A Sociology 5th Sem G-1 : Introduction to Sociology(University of Pune, Pune-2012)

F. Y. B. A. Examination, October – 2012
1374 – SOCIOLOGY
G-1 : Introduction to Sociology
(2008 Pattern)

Time : Three Hours                                                                                                Total Marks : 80

Note : (i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q. 1. Explain any two of the following concepts in about 50 words each : [10]
(i) Meaning of Sociology.
(ii) Primary group.
(iii) Conformity.
(iv) Modernization.
Q. 2.Write short notes on any four of the following in about 100 words [20]
each :
(i) Information society.
(ii) Social structure.
(iii) Ethnicity.
(iv) Types of culture.
(v) Meaning of social mobility.
(vi) Emergence of Tribal Movement.

Q. 3. Answer any three of the following in about 250 words each : [30]
(i) Explain the nature of Sociology as a Science.
(ii) Explain the characteristics of social institutions.
(iii) Discuss the aims of socialization.
(iv) Explain the characteristics of caste.
(v) Explain the factors of social change.
Q. 4. Answer any one of the following in about 500 words each : [20]
(i) What is Society? Explain the characteristics of Society.
(ii) Define Social Movement? Explain nature of Social Movement.