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MSO-001: Sociological Theories and Concepts

Section-I

1. Discuss the contribution of Levi-Strauss and Edmund Leach to the understanding of social structure. 20
2. Delineate the role of Concept and Theory in sociological analysis. 20
3. Examine the distinction between Marxian and Weberian ideologies. 20
4. What is power? Discuss the instruments of power. 20
5. What is entrepreneurship? Explain the perspective of Schumpeter on entrepreneurship. 20

Section-II

6. What is modernity? Discuss Giddens’ concept of modernity. 20
7. What is citizenship? Discuss its various types. 20
8. Explain the roles and functions of civil society in a democracy. 20
9. Compare and contrast post-structuralism and post-modernism. 20
10. Discuss the elements of caste in gender stratification. 20

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MSO-002: Research Methodologies and Methods

Section –A
Answer any two of the following questions

1. What is empiricism? Discuss with reference to the contribution of David Hume. 25
2. What is ethnography? In what way does it differ from survey research? 25
3. Critically examine the nature and scope of comparative method in social science research. 25
4. Discuss the participatory approach to social research. 25
5. Explain the historical method of research in social sciences. 25

Section-B
Write a research report on any one of the following topics in about 3000 words.

1. Role of the State in a pandemic situation. 50
2. Role of youth in contemporary Indian society. 50
3. Significance of online education in India. 50

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MSO-003: Sociology of Development

Section -I

1. Differentiate between the terms growth, development and modernisation. 20
2. Critically evaluate the historical stage perspective on modernisation 20
3. What is the relationship between Gender and Development? Discuss. 20
4. Critically evaluate the liberal perspective on development. 20

Section-II

5. Critically evaluate the extent of digital divide in India. 20
6. Write a note on ICT Revolution in India. 20
7. Explain the main features of globalisation. 20
8. Examine the concerns of developing countries regarding trade liberalisation. 20

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MSO-004: Sociology in India

Section-I

1. Discuss critically the three approaches to study Indian society and culture by the
   western scholars in Pre-Independent India. 20
2. Describe the emergence of sociology as a discipline in India. 20
3. During the nineteen fifties and sixties the major focus of Indian sociologists was village India. Discuss critically. 20
4. With education and urbanisation the nature and pattern of marriages in India has changed. Discuss critically. 20
5. Describe the agrarian class structure in rural India. 20

Section-II

6. What do you understand by “Common Property Resources”? Discuss keeping in mind the villages in India. 20
7. What was the role played by the tribal population in India during the freedom struggle? Discuss. 20
8. What is social differentiation and how does social differentiation take place amongst the tribes in India. 20
9. What is migration? Can you identify some of the patterns of migration found in India? Discuss. 20
10. Distinguish between old Social Movement and the New Social Movement. 20

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