B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Sociology I 2014 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Mention two definitions of Sociology. Discuss its important characteristics.
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2. Q1 OR Explain how history and psychology differ from sociology.
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3. Q1 (b) Uses of sociology.
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4. Q1 OR Kinds of data.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) 'A status is a position in a social group'. Elucidate.
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2. Q2 OR Define community. Explain the important characteristics of community.
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3. Q2 (b) Social norms - the group shared expectations.
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4. Q2 OR Elements of social structure.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Define marriage. Explain the universal forms of marriage with its advantages and disadvantages.
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2. Q3 OR What do you mean by religion ? Explain. State the positive and negative functions of religion.
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3. Q3 (b) Advantages of democracy.
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4. Q3 OR Advantages of division of labour.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the meaning, nature and functions of social control.
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2. Q4 OR Describe caste as a form of social stratification.
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3. Q4 (b) Factors of social change.
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4. Q4 OR Coercion - a form of social control.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the role of law in the modern complex society.
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2. Q5 OR Illustrate how social legislations have brought profound social changes in our society.
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3. Q5 (b) Important characteristics of law.
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4. Q5 OR Sociology of law.
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