OCTOBER 2011 U/ID 4166/RZR
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (10 × 3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
1. What is science?
2. Define Sociology.
3. What is community?
4. Define Family.
5. Explain material culture.
6. What is meant by social status?
7. Define caste.
8. Define socialization.
9. Define social interaction.
10. What is social evolution?
PART B — (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 300 words.
11. Explain the importance of sociology in the modern world.
12. Bring out the characteristics of society.
13. Highlight the problems faced by modern nuclear family.
14. Explain the concept of ‘Cultural lag’.
15. Explain the importance of socialization.
16. What is role? Give examples.
17. Discuss the forms of accommodation.
PART C — (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH the questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 1200 words.
18. (a) Discuss the nature and scope of sociology.
Or
(b) Critically examine the changing functions of family in India.
19. (a) Describe the peculiar features of caste system.
Or
(b) Identify the factors promoting social change.