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[QUOTE=Brightlin;316070][B][U]Name of the University [/U][/B]: Netaji Subhas Open University
[B][U]Name of the Exam [/U][/B]: BDP Term End Exam
[B][U]Document Type [/U][/B]: Sample Question Paper
[B][U]Year[/U][/B]: 2016
[B][U]Subject[/U][/B]: Sociology

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[B][U]BDP Term End Sociology Question Paper [/U][/B]: 
[B][U]1st Paper [/U][/B]: Introducing Sociology )
[B][U]Time [/U][/B]: 4 Hours
[B][U]Full Marks [/U][/B]: 100

[B][U]1. Answer any two questions [/U][/B]: 20 × 2 = 40
(a) Explain the importance of statistical method in the study of Sociology.
(b) Discuss the differences between Primary group and Secondary group.
(c) Define class. What is the importance of class consciousness in Marx's social theory ?
(d) Examine the contribution of Karl Marx in conflict theory.

[B][U]2. Answer any three questions [/U][/B]: 12 × 3 = 36
(a) Explain the importance of formal school of Sociology in determining the subject matter of Sociology.
(b) Discuss how Culture shapes Personality. 
(c) What is the difference between ascribed status and achieved status ?
(d) Discuss the role of mass media as an agency for the development and dispersion of culture.
(e) Discuss, in brief, the theories of Mead and Piaget regarding child development.
(f) Show the differences between the two concepts of Social evolution and Social progress.

[B][U]3. Answer any four questions [/U][/B]: 6 × 4 = 24
(a) Who made notable contributions towards development of Sociology in India during the first half of the twentieth century ?
(b) Following Weber, explain the ideal type of bureaucracy.
(c) What are the effective mechanisms for the maintenance of role-system ? 
(d) What are the features of social stratification ? 
(e) What is meant by slave system ? 
(f) How does Malinowski's functionalist theory explain culture ?
(g) How does Veblen explain social change ? 
(h) What are the reasons for social deviance ?

B.D.P. Term End Examination :  2016 Sociology Elective 
2nd Paper : Indian Society 
Time : 4 Hours Full Marks : 100

Special credit will be given for accuracy and relevance in the answer. Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling, untidy work and illegible handwriting. The weightage for each question has been indicated in the margin.

[b][u]1. Answer any two questions [/u][/b]: 20 × 2 = 40
(a) Discuss the impact of British colonial rule on Indian society.
(b) Write a note on the Muslim marriage and divorce systems in India.
(c) Discuss the characteristics of caste system in India.
(d) Examine two main social problems in contemporary India.

[b][u]2. Answer any three questions [/u][/b]: 12 × 3 = 36
(a) Define family and discuss its features and types.
(b) Discuss the criteria of mate-selection in Indian society.
(c) Discuss the characteristics of kinship ties in north and south India.
(d) Analyse the characteristics of marriage system in India's tribal society.
(e) What is the essence of Buddhist religion ? Explain the downfall of Buddhist religion in India.
(f) What do you mean by social change ? Examine the nature of social change in India.

[b][u]3. Answer any four questions [/u][/b]: 6 × 4 = 24
(a) What is meant by linguistic diversity in India ?
(b) What is the meaning of Varnashramadharma ?
(c) What is meant by hypergamy and hypogamy ?
(d) What is Gotra ? 
(e) What is bride-price ?
(f) Mention the Acts associated with Hindu marriage.
(g) What are the chief recommendations of the Mondal Commission ?
(h) What is meant by 'immigration' and 'emigration' ?[/QUOTE]

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