IAS Mains Sociology Papers 1979
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IAS Mains Sociology 1979
Paper I
- Substantiate, citing literature, the view that analysis of social stability and change has been the main concern of classical sociologists. Or Explain the view that the social system is a basic conceptual model useful in understanding social organization.
Section A
- Explain as to why and how Durkheim described social reality to the group, not to the individual.
- Taking clue from Webers analysis of the role of Calvinist ethics in the rise of mature capitalism, discuss the relative impact of
- economic conditions
- values and ideas, on social change.
- “The personality is formed, maintained and changed as the socialization process moves along.” Explain.
- What functions does social conflict perform? Explain the nature of social conflict in the developing countries today.
- Write short notes on any two of the following:
- Pareto on social equilibrium.
- Power and legitimacy
- Role-set and role conflict.
- Totemism and social solidarity.
- Discuss the Marxian theory of class as criticized by Weber.
Section B
- What do you mean by empiricism? Examine the significance of empirical confirmation in building sociological theory.
- “Participant observation in many situations is nothing more than a case study.” Comment
- Explain the basic features of the ex post facto research design and assess its role in sociological research.
- Write notes on any two of the following:
- Reliability and validity.
- Verstehen method.
- Sources of hypothesis.
- Survey research.
Paper II
- Bring out the unity and diversity in the society and culture in India (68) . Or Describe the different approaches to the study of Indian society and examine fully the utility of any one of them.
Section I
- Discuss the impact of religious, linguistic, caste and tribal groups on the ration building process in India (58) .
- Distinguish between tribe and caste bringing out the implications of the difference for settlement pattern and community living (58) .
- Enumerate and explain the factors conducive to joint family and comment on its prevalence/disappearance in rural India (58)
- Enumerate the forces affecting the jajmani system and examine their impact on the community aspect of the village (58) .
- Examine whether the different centres of political power in India are successful as democratic institutions (58) .
Section II
- Define social stratification and discuss the principles of stratification in the traditional hierarchy (58) .
- Examine the changing stratification system in modern India in relation to the issues of equality and social justice (58) .
- Bring out the impact of education on social mobility and equality with special reference to the Scheduled castes (58) .
- Define social change and assess the role of legislative measures in bringing about social change in India (58) .
- Write short notes on any two of the following: (58)
- Social movements in post-independence India.
- Industrialisation and social change in India.
- Role of religion in the traditional Indian society.
- Unintended consequences of planned social change in India.