B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Sociology I 2015 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define Sociology. Bring out the nature and scope of sociology.
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2. Q2 Define Society. Describe the main characteristics of society.
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3. Q3 Discuss the meaning, features and forms of marriage.
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4. Q4 What is socialization ? Briefly explain stages and agencies of socialization.
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5. Q5 Analyse the essential elements of State.
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6. Q6 Discuss Folkways, morals and religion as informal agencies of social control.
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7. Q7 Bring out the characteristics of social change and briefly explain cyclical theory of social change.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Culture - Characteristics
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2. Q8 (b) Family - Primary and Secondary functions
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3. Q8 (c) Advantages and disadvantages of Private Property.
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Write notes on any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) Compare and contrast between Sociology and Political Science.
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2. Q9 (b) Social conformity and Social deviance.
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3. Q9 (c) Community.
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