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MSO-001: Sociological Theories and Concepts

Section-I

1. Discuss the role of Concept and Theory in sociological analysis. 20
2. Explain the perspective of Evans-Pritchard on social structure. 20
3. Examine the distinction between Marxian and Weberian ideologies. 20
4. Discuss Malinowski’s Scientific Theory of Culture. 20
5. Explain the concept of social reality in the context of symbolic universe. 20

Section-II

6. Distinguish between modernization and modernity. 20
7. Discuss the elements of caste in gender stratification. 20
8. Explain the roles and functions of civil society in a democracy. 20
9. Explain the major perspectives to understand social stratification. 20
10. What is post-structuralism? Examine Derrida’s theory of ‘deconstruction’. 20

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MSO-002: Research Methodologies and Methods

Section –A

1. Discuss the merits and limitation of field research. 25
2. What do you understand by participatory research? Explain with the help of suitable examples. 25
3. Critically examine the relevance of quantitative methods of date analysis in socio logical research. 25
4. Explain case study as a method of social research. 25
5. Discuss the role of ethics in sociological research. 25

Section-B

1. Education and social mobility in India. 50
2. Indian youth and the social media.   50
3. Street vendors and Indian society.   50

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MSO-003: Sociology of Development

Section -I

1. What is Development? Discuss the social and human dimensions of development. 20
2. What is Green Peace Movement? Discuss its relevance in contemporary world. 20
3. Explain in detail the concept of ethno-development and its relevance in India’s developmental strategy. 20
4. Discuss the impacts of large dams on the economic, social and ecological aspects of the society? 20
5. What is knowledge/Information Society? Analyze the role of the role of knowledge and ICTs in empowering communities. 20

Section-II

6. Discuss in detail the emergence and growth of people science movement. 20
7. Explain in detail the role of State on population control. 20
8. What do you understand by ‘human development’? How does it differ from economic development. 20
9. Describe dependency theory and delineate its salient features. 20
10. Discuss the role of civil society for the empowerment of the marginalized sections of the society. 20

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MSO-004: Sociology in India

Section-I

1. Describe the heritage of social thought in India which led to the emergence of sociology. 20
2. Discuss with suitable examples the major research on villages in India. 20
3. Define the concept of caste and discuss the Brahminic perspective on caste in India with suitable examples. 20
4. Explain with examples the forces of social and technological changes that impact the kinship institution in India. 20
5. Describe the changing values and life-style amongst the middle class woman. 20

Section-II

6. What are the major agrarian classes in India? Discuss with reference to the contributions of different Sociologists. 20
7. Discuss the relationship between tribe and caste in India with suitable examples. 20
8. Discuss critically the concepts of caste, class and gender in India. 20
9. How does the rural and urban societies change during a social or natural disaster like an epidemic or earthquake. Discuss critically. 20
10. Write short notes on any two of the following: 20
    a) Concept of Sanskritization
    b) Globalisation and its impact
    c) Define social movement.
    d) Social change and Social revolution.

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