B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Sociology I 2025 Feb (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define sociology and explain the importance of sociology.
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2. Q2 Examine the relationship of sociology with political science and history.
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3. Q3 Define 'Society' and explain the important characteristics of society.
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4. Q4 State the meaning of social structure and explain the elements of social structure.
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5. Q5 Define 'Culture' and explain its important characteristics.
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6. Q6 Explain the functions of the family.
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7. Q7 Bringout the merits and demerits of religion.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Community.
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2. Q8 (b) Law as a agency of formal social control.
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3. Q8 (c) Ascribed status.
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Write short notes on any two :

1. Q9 (a) "Religion functions as a informal social control" - Discuss.
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2. Q9 (b) Explain the cyclicle theory of social change.
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3. Q9 (c) Forms of marriage.
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