Key Books for Sociology Mains

Paper I

-        Sociology : T B Bottomore

-        Sociology by Haralambos and Holborn

-        Sociology : Anthony Giddens

-        Sociology IGNOU Notes

Paper II

-        Indian Social System – Ram Ahuja

-        Social Change in India – Yogendra Singh

-        Indian Society & Culture – Nadeem Husnain

-        Sociology IGNOU Notes

UPSC: IAS  MAIN – 2007
SOCIOLOGY
Paper- I
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt all questions strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each

questions. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.

SECTION A

1. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

(a) Sociology as a science of society

(b) Talcott Parson’s concept of social system

(c) Social Facts

(d) Robert Merton’s View on Manifest and latent functions

2. Explain Karl Marks analysis of capitalistic mode of production and class struggle. What are the intellectual

reactions to his view? 60

3. What is the subject-matter of sociology according to Max Weber? Which Major methods did he suggest for

social science research? Illustrate your answer with his sociological contributions. 60

4. Elaborate Emile Durkheim’s analysis of the elementary forms of religion life and role of religion in society. How

does he explain existence of religion in modern industrial society? 60

SECTION B

5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

(a) Changing structure of family

(b) Role conflict and its resolution

(c) Education as an instrument of social change

(d) Features of Pre-Industrial Economic system.

6. Indicates social determinates of economic development. Discuss any one sociological perspective analyzing

backwardness and poverty in the development society. 60

7. What are the structural elements of a social movement? State how a social movement comes to its end.

Illustrate your answer with example. 60

8. Explain the meaning and modes of political participation. What are the factors preventing people’s participation

in Politics in India 60

Paper- II

SECTION-A

1. Write critical notes on any THREE of the following in not more than 200 words each: – 20×3=60

(a) Problem of Dowry

(b) Sanskritiation

(c) Programme for Urban development

(d) Problems of urban development

2. Discuss the role of various reform movements in India? 60

3. Describe the salient features of poverty alleviation programme. What modification would you suggest to make

them more effective 60

4. Discuss the various problems of tribal communities in India and access the impact of tribal development efforts

after independence. 60

SECTION-B

5. Write critical notes on any THREE of the following in not more than 200 words each: – 20×3=60

(a). Education and social mobility

(b). Regionalism

(c). Market economy and its social consequence

(d). Agrarian Unrest

6. Discuss the major problems of religions fundamentalism in contemporary India. Give suggestion to tackle these

problems. 60

7. Discuss the social consequence of economic reforms like liberalization, privatization and globalization. 60

8. Discuss the impact of legislation and social economic changes on marriage and family institutions. Are these

institutions weakening in contemporary India ? 60

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Sociology – 2000 (Main) (Paper – I)

INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section.
All questions carry equal marks

Q. 1.  Write short notes on any- three of the following (each note should not exceed 200 words) :

(a) Sociology and social anthropology

(b) Problem of objectivity in social research

(c) Alienation

(d) Role conflict

Q. 2. Emile Durkheim had argued that the function of division of labour in society is that of the promotion of social solidarity. Elaborate the statement and analyse the distinction between two forms of’ solidarity discussed by him.

Q. 3. How does social structure produce a strain toward anomie and deviant behaviour ? Examine it with reference to Robert K. Merton’s contribution to this field of study.

Q. 4. Discuss the factors responsible for changing structure of family in modern societies.

SECTION ‘B’

Q. 5. Write short notes on any three of the following (each note should not exceed 200 words) :

(a) Inter-generational mobility

(b) Social determinants of economic development

(c) ‘Relative Deprivation’

(d) Role of pressure groups in democracy

Q. 6. Pitirim A. Sorokin sees the course of history as a continuous but irregular fluctuation between two basically different kinds of culture. While explaining this stand of Sorokin, analyse whether it is appropriate to characterise such a notion of change as a cyclical theory of social change.

Q. 7. Is ideology an essential component of a social movement? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples from some contemporary social movements.

Q. 8. Critically examine functional and dysfunctional aspects of religion.

Sociology – 2000 (Main) (Paper – II)

Time Allowed : Three Hours
Maximum Marks : 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates should attempt questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION  ‘A’

Q. 1.  Write notes on any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :

(a) Impact of Buddhism on Indian society

(b) Caste among Indian Christians

(c) Consequences of globalisation for India

(d) Educational inequalities in India

Q. 2. Which means of social mobility were available in the traditional caste system ? Describe the form of social mobility in contemporary Indian society.

Q. 3. Critically examine the protective discrimination policy for the disadvantaged groups in India. Would you suggest any change in this police ?

Q. 4. What have been the functions of democracy in India ? Has democracy been successful in eliminating some of the traditional social inequalities ?

SECTION ‘B’

Q. 5. Write notes on any three of the following in not more than 200 words each :

(a) Religious fundamentalism

(b) Socio-cultural factors related to declining proportion of females in sex-ratio

(c) Self-respect movement

(d) Social correlates of prostitution

Q. 6. Critically examine various tribal policies. Which tribal policy would you advocate for tribal development in India and why ?

Q. 7. Do you agree with the view that slums are areas of darkness and despair ? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Q. 8. Critically evaluate the child welfare programmes in India. Have they benefited all sections of children in India ?

IAS MAIN – 2007
SOCIOLOGY

Paper- I

Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300
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INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates should attempt all questions strictly in accordance with the instructions given under each

questions. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.

SECTION A

1. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

(a) Sociology as a science of society

(b) Talcott Parson’s concept of social system

(c) Social Facts

(d) Robert Merton’s View on Manifest and latent functions

2. Explain Karl Marks analysis of capitalistic mode of production and class struggle. What are the intellectual
reactions to his view? 60

3. What is the subject-matter of sociology according to Max Weber? Which Major methods did he suggest for
social science research? Illustrate your answer with his sociological contributions. 60

4. Elaborate Emile Durkheim’s analysis of the elementary forms of religion life and role of religion in society. How does he explain existence of religion in modern industrial society? 60

SECTION B

5. Write short notes on any three of the following in about 200 words each: 20×3=60

(a) Changing structure of family

(b) Role conflict and its resolution

(c) Education as an instrument of social change

(d) Features of Pre-Industrial Economic system.

6. Indicates social determinates of economic development. Discuss any one sociological perspective analyzing backwardness and poverty in the development society. 60

7. What are the structural elements of a social movement? State how a social movement comes to its end. Illustrate your answer with example. 60

8. Explain the meaning and modes of political participation. What are the factors preventing people’s participation in Politics in India 60

Paper- II

SECTION-A

1. Write critical notes on any THREE of the following in not more than 200 words each: – 20×3=60

(a) Problem of Dowry

(b) Sanskritiation

(c) Programme for Urban development

(d) Problems of urban development

2. Discuss the role of various reform movements in India? 60

3. Describe the salient features of poverty alleviation programme. What modification would you suggest to make them more effective 60

4. Discuss the various problems of tribal communities in India and access the impact of tribal development efforts after independence. 60

SECTION-B

5. Write critical notes on any THREE of the following in not more than 200 words each: – 20×3=60

(a). Education and social mobility

(b). Regionalism

(c). Market economy and its social consequence

(d). Agrarian Unrest

6. Discuss the major problems of religions fundamentalism in contemporary India. Give suggestion to tackle these problems. 60

7. Discuss the social consequence of economic reforms like liberalization, privatization and globalization. 60

8. Discuss the impact of legislation and social economic changes on marriage and family institutions. Are these institutions weakening in contemporary India ? 60