B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 General Principles of Sociology Oct 2025 Question Paper - SPPU

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PART - A [2 × 15 = 30]

1. Q1 What is Social Differentiation; explain in detail the differences between societies?
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2. Q2 Discuss the Scope of Sociology in understanding contemporary social issues?
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3. Q3 What is Gender Stratification, and explain how does it shape social hierarchy in the society with conflict perspective?
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4. Q4 “Critically examine the role of law as an instrument of social change in India, with some examples”?
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PART - B [3 × 10 = 30]

1. Q5 What is meant by a Marriage as a social institution, explain its functions, dysfunctions and challenges associated with it?
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2. Q6 Explain the relationship of Sociology with Economics and Political Science?
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3. Q7 'Explain how social and intellectual developments in Europe contributed to the emergence of Sociology'?
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4. Q8 Define Social Control, what are its various forms?
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5. Q9 Define Socialization, Write the stages of socialization in detail?
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PART - C [2 × 5 = 10]

1. Q10 Write short notes on (Any Two) :
   • a) Values Read the model answer
   • b) Class Stratification Read the model answer
   • c) Education Institution Read the model answer
   • d) Culture Read the model answer

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