Name of the Organization : Tamil Nadu Open University
Degree : MA Sociology
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year : 2015
Subject : Principles Of Sociology

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MA Sociology Sample Question Paper :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 75
PART A : (3 * 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions. :
1. Explain the traits of culture.
2. How does Sociology is related with Anthropology?
3. Highlight the characteristics of social groups.
4. Elucidate the social functions of religion.
5. Explain the nature of social change.

PART B : (4 * 15 =60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions. :
6. Explain the nature and scope of sociology.
7. Elucidate the various methods of sociology.
8. Trace the theories of origin of society.
9. Highlight the characteristics and functions of family.
10. Explain the various types of social control.
11. “Sociology as a Science” – Comment.
12. Explain in detail associative social processes.

Sociology Of Indian Society :
Answer any THREE questions. :
1. Explain the significance of Purusharthas.
2. Analyse the demerits of caste system.
3. Highlight the characteristics of joint family.
4. Explain the status of woman in Medival period.
5. Elucidate the achievements of SNDP movement.

Answer any FOUR questions. :
6. Write an essay of Ashramas.
7. Explain the role of Ambedkar and Gandhiji in the removal of untouchability.
8. Elucidate the various forms of Hindu marriage.
9. Trace the growth of Women’s organizations in India.
10. Explain the achievements of Arya Samaj and Brahma Samaj.

Sociological Theories :
Answer any THREE questions. :
1. Highlight the characteristics of theoery.
2. Explain Durkheim’s theory of social facts.
3. Describe Waber’s theory of conflict.
4. Analyse Garfinkel’s theory of Ethnomethodology.
5. Write a short note on structural exchange.

Answer any FOUR questions. :
6. Bring out the elements and functions of theory.
7. Explain the contributions of Talcott parsons to functionalism.
8. Give a detailed account of critical theory by Habermas.
9. Elaborate Blumer’s theory of symbolic interactionism.
10. Explain Emerson’s exchange network theory.
11. Explain the theory of suicide by Durkheim.
12. Explicate Alfred Schutz’s theory of phenomenology.

SOCIOLOGY OF INDIAN SOCIETY
Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 75

PART A : (3 * 5 = 15 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.
1. Explain the significance of Purusharthas.
2. Analyse the demerits of caste system.
3. Highlight the characteristics of joint family.
4. Explain the status of woman in Medival period.
5. Elucidate the achievements of SNDP movement.

PART B : (4 * 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
6. Write an essay of Ashramas.
7. Explain the role of Ambedkar and Gandhiji in the removal of untouchability.
8. Elucidate the various forms of Hindu marriage.
9. Trace the growth of Women’s organizations in India.
10. Explain the achievements of Arya Samaj and Brahma Samaj.
11. What is Jajmani system? Explain the merits and demerits of Jajmani system.
12. Define Kinship and explain the various usages of kinship found in India.