Sociology Paper 3: Principles of Sociology

Sociology Paper 3: Principles of Sociology

• Compulsory Questions: Five questions, each worth 10 marks.
• Equal Marks: All questions carry equal marks.

Question 1: Structural Functional Perspective

• Option 1: Discuss the structural functional perspective, referencing theories by M.N. Srinivas.
• Option 2: Discuss A.R. Desai's contributions to sociology.

Question 2: Caste System in India

• Option 1: Analyze the caste system's role in Indian society, describing its features and supporting with examples.
• Option 2: Analyze family and marriage in India and how they are changing.

Question 3: Unity in Diversity

• Option 1: Discuss "unity in diversity" in India.
• Option 2: Discuss the importance of unity in diverse countries, using India as an example.

Question 4: Contemporary Political and Social Issues

• Option 1: Discuss any two contemporary Indian political/social issues, providing context.
• Option 2: Analyze the influence of Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore on India's nationalist movement.

Question 5: Short Answer Questions (Choose 10 out of 12)

• Demographic Variables: Briefly explain two demographic variables of India.
• Demographic Dividend: Explain the concept.
• Religious Minorities: Briefly discuss problems faced by religious minorities in India.
• Gender Issues: Detail two contemporary gender issues in India.
• Hindu Social System: Describe forms of marriage in ancient Hindu social system.
• Caste vs. Varna: Differentiate between caste and varna.
• Secularism: Define secularism.
• Mahatma Gandhi: Briefly describe an important event from his life.
• Poverty in India: Briefly discuss causes of poverty in India.
• Women's Status: Detail two ways to improve the status of women.
• Rabindranath Tagore: Mention two life lessons from his life.
• Nationalism: Define nationalism in an Indian context.

Test your understanding of the principles of sociology with this quiz based on Paper 3. It covers topics like the structural functional perspective, the caste system in India, and contemporary social issues. Assess your knowledge and analytical skills in these key sociological concepts.