Sociology Model Question Paper Gujarat University : www.gujaratuniversity.org.in

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Gujarat University
FA-109
March-2007
Sociology (First Subsidiary)
Paper-II
Indian Society and Social Institutions in India
(New Course)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 70

Instructions : (1) All questions carry equal marks.
(2) Attempt all questions.

Model Question List : http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/...ldquepaper.asp
Model Question Paper : http://www.gujaratuniversity.org.in/...%20_FS__II.pdf

1. What is Social Institution ? State the characteristics of Institution. (14)
OR
What is scheduled caste and scheduled tribes ? State the Characteristics of scheduled Tribes.

2. Explain the types of marriage and clarify the nature of fraternal polyandry marriage system. (14)
OR
Muslim marriage as a contract. – Explain.

3. State the meaning and characteristics of Joint Family. (14)
OR
Explain the matriarchal ‘Nayar-Tarwad’.

4. Give the definition of caste and discuss the origin of caste system. (14)
OR
Discuss the changes that comes in the caste system in independent India.

5. Write short notes : (any two) (14)
(1) Religious Minorities
(2) Exogamy
(3) Nuclear family
(4) Intergenerational Gap