LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Sociology 2017-18 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Paper A (Code 68102), Q. 1: Answer in 2-3 sentences (20 Marks)

1. Q1 Latent and manifest function
   Read the model answer
2. Q2 Ideal and practical norm.
   Read the model answer
3. Q3 Types of polygamy.
   Read the model answer
4. Q4 Leadership.
   Read the model answer
5. Q5 Social Conformity.
   Read the model answer
6. Q6 2 functions of group.
   Read the model answer
7. Q7 Schedule Tribes.
   Read the model answer
8. Q8 2 theories of religion.
   Read the model answer
9. Q9 Define Sociology.
   Read the model answer
10. Q10 Pluralism.
    Read the model answer

SECTION II - Paper A, Q. 2: Write short notes on (Any Four) (20 Marks)

1. Q11 Power and Authority.
   Read the model answer
2. Q12 Theories of Religion.
   Read the model answer
3. Q13 Types of Groups.
   Read the model answer
4. Q14 Economic Institution.
   Read the model answer
5. Q15 Status and Role
   Read the model answer
6. Q16 Contribution of Herbert Spencer.
   Read the model answer

SECTION III - Paper A, Q. 3: Answer (Any Two) (12 Marks)

1. Q17 'India is becoming a destination of mob lynching'. (a) Is it true? Discuss. (b) Suggest remedial measures.
   Read the model answer
2. Q18 It is estimated that by 2025 India will be the most populated country of the world. (a) Discuss the causes and consequences of population growth. (b) Suggest remedial measures.
   Read the model answer
3. Q19 Gender bias is seen even in the literate society. Discuss. (a) The fields of gender inequality in modern society. (b) Measures to promote women empowerment.
   Read the model answer

SECTION IV - Paper A, Q. 4: Answer the following in details (Any Four) (48 Marks)

1. Q20 'Caste system is a more rigid form of social class' Comment. Discuss any 2 theories of Social Stratification.
   Read the model answer
2. Q21 Explain the need for social control? Discuss the integrative and disintegrative means of Social Conflict.
   Read the model answer
3. Q22 Elaborate the contributions made by Emile Durkheim, Max Weber and Talcott Parsons to sociology.
   Read the model answer
4. Q23 Discuss the problems faced by tribal and rural community. Suggest remedial measures.
   Read the model answer
5. Q24 'Marriage as an institution is losing its hold'. Discuss the changes seen in this institution along with the various forms of marriage.
   Read the model answer
6. Q25 Explain the factors of social change with emphasis on technology, law and mass media.
   Read the model answer

SECTION V - Paper B (Q.P. Code 27575), Q. I: Answer in 1-2 sentences (20 Marks)

1. Q26 2 differences between private and public property
   Read the model answer
2. Q27 Polytheism and Monotheism
   Read the model answer
3. Q28 Co-operation
   Read the model answer
4. Q29 Role conflict and role strain
   Read the model answer
5. Q30 Explain 2 factors affecting voting behavior
   Read the model answer
6. Q31 Ascribed and achieved status
   Read the model answer
7. Q32 Inter and into generational mobility
   Read the model answer
8. Q33 2 functions of education
   Read the model answer
9. Q34 2 differences between urban and tribal societies
   Read the model answer
10. Q35 Explain any 2 Constitutional safeguards for SC/ST
    Read the model answer

SECTION VI - Paper B, Q. II: Short Notes (attempt any 4) (20 Marks)

1. Q36 Division of labour
   Read the model answer
2. Q37 Conflict and conflict resolution strategies
   Read the model answer
3. Q38 Explain "Religion is the opium of the masses"
   Read the model answer
4. Q39 Political party and its types
   Read the model answer
5. Q40 Max Weber's Social Action types
   Read the model answer
6. Q41 Any 5 methods used in Sociology
   Read the model answer

SECTION VII - Paper B, Q. III: Situational Questions (any 2) (12 Marks)

1. Q42 A fringe group and a cracker manufacturer's association had moved the SC, opposing the ban on crackers during Diwali 2017, contending that it would affect the Hindu tradition and hurt religious sentiments ________. Discuss. (a) "Celebrations at the cost of destroying our environment!" What are the consequences? (b) Role of different socialization agencies in sensitizing people to respect their environment.
   Read the model answer
2. Q43 A Dalit man was beaten to death allegedly by a group of men belonging to the upper caste Patel community for attending a Garba event (2017) in Gujarat's Anand district. Discuss. (a) Are we a caste-free society? To what extent? (b) Factors that have resulted in a change in the practice of the caste system.
   Read the model answer
3. Q44 Polyamorous relationships are on the rise today, i.e., multiple sexual or romantically committed relationships at the same time. Discuss. (a) Reasons for changes in the Institution of marriage and its social consequences. (b) Apply deterioration, cyclic and deterministic theories of social change to the above mentioned social practice.
   Read the model answer

SECTION VIII - Paper B, Q. IV: Essay type questions (any 4) (48 Marks)

1. Q45 "No one rules .if no one obeys!" What is social control and examine the features and means of social control.
   Read the model answer
2. Q46 "Learning your family history and practices is the key to unlocking who you are!" Discuss the Kinship system.
   Read the model answer
3. Q47 "Culture is a way of thinking, a set of values, a belief system and a combination of other things that influences our behavior!". Explore the concept of Culture
   Read the model answer
4. Q48 "The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains!" Karl Marx. What is social stratification and tour through Marxian understanding of class and class conflict
   Read the model answer
5. Q49 "Sociology is the theater of society at large!" Scrutinize the debate whether Sociology is a Science?, the scope and branches of Sociology and relationship of Sociology with other disciplines.
   Read the model answer
6. Q50 "Theories comprehend life and reality!" Analyze August Comte's and Emile Durkheim's contributions to Sociology.
   Read the model answer

SECTION IX - Paper C (Q.P. Code 27577, ATKT May 2018), Q. I: Answer the following questions in one or two sentences (20 Marks)

1. Q51 Mores and law
   Read the model answer
2. Q52 Criminology and Penology
   Read the model answer
3. Q53 Functionalist perspective of sociology
   Read the model answer
4. Q54 Assimilation and Accommodation
   Read the model answer
5. Q55 Any 2 factors that led to the changes in the family institution
   Read the model answer
6. Q56 Sacred and Profane
   Read the model answer
7. Q57 Types of marriage
   Read the model answer
8. Q58 Name the Indian sociologist who discussed Sanskritization and in what context?
   Read the model answer
9. Q59 Division of labour
   Read the model answer
10. Q60 Role conflict and role strain
    Read the model answer

SECTION X - Paper C, Q. II: Short notes (any 4) (20 Marks)

1. Q61 Social groups and its types
   Read the model answer
2. Q62 Social Deviance
   Read the model answer
3. Q63 Indian ethos and pluralism
   Read the model answer
4. Q64 Functions of culture
   Read the model answer
5. Q65 Kinship types and usages
   Read the model answer
6. Q66 Political institution
   Read the model answer

SECTION XI - Paper C, Q. III: Situational questions (Any 2) (12 Marks)

1. Q67 Facebook is witnessing Hashtags #Me Too#, #I am not shaadi material#, etc. Discuss. (a) Social media as the new agent for social change and its impact (b) What is the reach of technology and social media to the rural areas
   Read the model answer
2. Q68 2016 saw caste discrimination when a low caste woman prepared food for the school children. But the children refused to consume this. Discuss. (a) What is the practice of purity and pollution? To which other areas does this extend? (b) Caste discrimination is still very rampant. What are the effects of caste discrimination?
   Read the model answer
3. Q69 The deadly "Blue Whale" game has played havoc with lives of children, disturbed parents and posed challenges for our society. Discuss. (a) Technology is a bane! (b) Suggest remedial measures
   Read the model answer

SECTION XII - Paper C, Q. VI: Essay type questions (Any 4) (48 Marks)

1. Q70 Are we an egalitarian society? Examine (a) Factors facilitating empowerment of women (b) Rights and protection given to women in the Constitution of India
   Read the model answer
2. Q71 Discuss the contributions made by Auguste Comte and Spencer to Sociology and factors contributing to sociology
   Read the model answer
3. Q72 What is the role of social control? Scrutinize means of social control.
   Read the model answer
4. Q73 Discuss the phenomenon of social change explaining its theories and factors.
   Read the model answer
5. Q74 Explain the universality of social stratification and views of Karl Marx regarding the same
   Read the model answer
6. Q75 Scrutinize the debate whether sociology is a science, the scope and methods of sociology
   Read the model answer

Read from the scan above, so a character or two may differ. The scan is the original.