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PRACTICE QUESTION PAPER

SOCIOLOGY [039]

Time: 3 Hrs.
Class: XII
M.M.: 70
Unit 1: Introducing Indian Society
  • Define ‘Sanskritization’. Discuss its features and critique.
  • Explain the difference between Western and Indian notions of secularism.
  • How did the colonial period impact tribal identity in India?
  • Discuss the concept of ‘patriarchy’ in Indian society.
Unit 2: The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society
  • Highlight the major features of India’s population distribution.
  • Explain the social implications of a high percentage of the young population in India.
  • Discuss the gender ratio in the Indian context and its social significance.
  • Describe the socio-economic factors affecting population growth.
Unit 3: Social Institutions
  • Define family. Distinguish between nuclear and joint families, highlighting their pros and cons.
  • Discuss the changing nature of the institution of marriage in India.
  • Describe the main features and functions of kinship.
  • How does the caste system in India adapt and change over time? Discuss with examples.
Unit 4: The Market as a Social Institution
  • Describe the difference between barter and monetary economies.
  • Discuss the social implications of globalisation in India.
  • How has the Green Revolution transformed the agrarian structure in India?
  • Explain the rise and challenges of consumerism in modern Indian society.
Unit 5: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion
  • Highlight the various dimensions of social inequality in India.
  • Discuss the challenges faced by the scheduled castes in contemporary India.
  • Explain the concept of ‘minority’ and the issues they face in India.
  • Describe the status and rights of Adivasis in India.
Unit 6: The Challenges of Cultural Diversity
  • Discuss the linguistic diversity of India and its implications.
  • How does religion influence the cultural patterns of Indian society?
  • Describe the issues arising from regionalism in India.
  • How does the Indian state respond to the challenges of cultural diversity?
Unit 7: Suggestions for Project Work
  • Describe a project work you’ve undertaken to understand a specific cultural practice in your region.
  • Discuss your experience and learnings from a field trip related to sociology.
PART B
Unit 1: Structural Change
  • What is ‘modernisation’ in the context of post-colonial India?
  • Describe the societal impact of the introduction of the railways in India.
  • How did land reforms post-independence aim at altering structural inequalities?
  • Discuss the major shifts in India’s economic policies post-1991.
Unit 2: Cultural Change
  • How has globalisation influenced Indian cultural traditions?
  • Describe the process of ‘Westernisation’ in India.
  • What role does mass media play in accelerating or moderating cultural change?
  • Explain the concept of ‘Sanskritization’ and its implications on cultural change.
Unit 3: The Story of Indian Democracy
  • Highlight the primary challenges faced by Indian democracy since independence.
  • What has been the role of social movements in the evolution of Indian democracy?
  • Discuss the significance of the 73rd and 74th amendments in the Indian Constitution.
  • How have regional parties influenced the trajectory of Indian democracy?
Unit 4: Change and Development in Rural Society
  • What were the major outcomes of the Green Revolution in India?
  • Describe the socio-economic challenges faced by contemporary rural labour.
  • How did land reform policies intend to transform agrarian structures?
  • Discuss the role of microfinance in rural development.
Unit 5: Change and Development in Industrial Society
  • Trace the evolution of industrialisation in India post-independence.
  • How have IT industries reshaped urban landscapes in India?
  • What are the major challenges faced by industrial labour in India?
  • Discuss the significance of the informal sector in the Indian industrial landscape.
Unit 6: Globalization and Social Change
  • Define globalisation and discuss its major implications for India.
  • How has globalisation impacted the artisanal sectors in India?
  • Discuss the socio-cultural repercussions of the rise of multinational corporations in India.
  • What have been the major resistances or criticisms against globalisation in the Indian context?
Unit 7: Mass Media and Communications
  • How has mass media influenced societal values and beliefs in India?
  • Discuss the shift from traditional to digital media and its implications.
  • What role does media play in shaping political narratives in India?
  • Describe the challenges and opportunities posed by the digital revolution in media.
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