sociology-optional-ii 2013

Write short notes with sociological perspective on the following in not more than 150 words each :- (10x5=50 marks, 150 words)

(a) André Béteille’s definition of class. (10 marks)

(b) M.N. Srinivas’s concept of westernisation. (10 marks)

(c) Satya Sodhak movement of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. (10 marks)

(d) Classes in agrarian society in India. (10 marks)

(e) Other Backward Classes. (10 marks)

Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each (200 words each)

(a) What are the features that distinguish tribes from the rest of the population ? (20 marks)

(b) Write a note on ethnicity and integration in the context of tribes. (20 marks)

(c) How does the new Forest Act affect tribals ? (10 marks)

Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each :— 20+20+10=50

(a) What are the main features of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s views on annihilation of caste ? (20 marks, 200 words)

(b) Critically evaluate Louis Dumont’s Homo Hierarchicus. (20 marks, 200 words)

(c) What are the features of M.N. Srinivas’ concept of dominant caste ? How effective is it in understanding today’s reality ? (10 marks, 200 words)

Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each :— (50 marks, 200 words)

(a) Distinguish between formal and informal sectors in India. (20 marks)

(b) Examine the influence of industrialisation on caste. (15 marks)

(c) Discuss the salient features of Indian middle class. (15 marks)

Write notes on the following. Your answer should have a sociological perspective. (Maximum length of answers : 100 words each) (10×5=50)

(a) Five Year Plans. (10 marks, 100 words)

(b) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. (10 marks, 100 words)

(c) Green Revolution. (10 marks, 100 words)

(d) Child Labour. (10 marks, 100 words)

(e) Sex Ratio. (10 marks, 100 words)

Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each:

(a) Bring out the main features of farmers' movements in Modern India. (20 marks, 200 words)

(b) Discuss the sociological aspects of movements for separate States. (15 marks, 200 words)

(c) Explain the inter-linkages between poverty, deprivation and inequality. (15 marks, 200 words)

Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each.

(a) Write an analytical note on slums in cities. (15 marks)

(b) Discuss the problems of working women in India. (20 marks)

(c) What are the main causes of female mortality in India? (15 marks)

Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each :-

(a) Analyse the role of communalism in undermining democracy in India. (15 marks, 200 words)

(b) What is the Dalit movement ? Examine the issues highlighted by it. (20 marks, 200 words)

(c) Discuss the salient features of right to education. (15 marks, 200 words)