Kerala Plus Two Question Paper 2023 Sociology
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SECOND YEAR
Kerala Board
Question Paper
2023
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Kerala Board
Question Paper
2023
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Reg. No. : ......................................
Name : ...........................................
SY-538
SECOND YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2023
Part – III Time : 2½ Hours
SOCIOLOGY Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 80 Scores
General Instructions to Candidates :
There is a ‘Cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
Use the ‘Cool-off time’ to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
Read questions carefully before answering.
Read the instructions carefully.
Calculations, figures and graphs should be shown in the answer sheet itself.
Malayalam version of the questions is also provided.
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SY-538
SECOND YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2023
Part – III Time : 2½ Hours
SOCIOLOGY Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 80 Scores
General Instructions to Candidates :
There is a ‘Cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
Use the ‘Cool-off time’ to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
Read questions carefully before answering.
Read the instructions carefully.
Calculations, figures and graphs should be shown in the answer sheet itself.
Malayalam version of the questions is also provided.
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Answer any 9 questions from 1 to 10. Each carries 1 score. (9 1 = 9)
1. According to Malthusian Theory of Population growth, population rises in
__________.
(a) Arithmetic progression (b) Geometric progression
(c) Homogenous progression (d) None of these
2. The family in which mother has the authority and dominance is known as ________.
(a) Patrilineal (b) Patriarchal
(c) Matriarchal (d) Matrilocal
3. Name the Anthropologist who pointed out the social importance of market.
(a) Karl Marx (b) Adam Smith
(c) M.N. Srinivas (d) Alfred Gell
4. _________ refers to the way in which individuals may become cut off from the full
involvement in the wider society.
(a) Untouchability (b) Exploitation
(c) Social exclusion (d) Social stratification
5. Which Articles of Indian Constitution protect the rights of minorities ?
(a) Article 29 & 30 (b) Article 30 & 31
(c) Article 27 & 28 (d) Article 25 & 26
6. The concept ‘Westernisation’ was introduced by ___________.
(a) M.N. Srinvas (b) D.P. Mukherji
(c) A.R. Desai (d) G.S. Ghurye
7. Which among the following is a Basic value of Indian democracy ?
(a) Law (b) Custom
(c) Social Justice (d) Tradition
8. Identify the item which is not a feature of dominant caste.
(a) Numerical strength (b) Economic power
(c) Religious power (d) Political influence
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1. According to Malthusian Theory of Population growth, population rises in
__________.
(a) Arithmetic progression (b) Geometric progression
(c) Homogenous progression (d) None of these
2. The family in which mother has the authority and dominance is known as ________.
(a) Patrilineal (b) Patriarchal
(c) Matriarchal (d) Matrilocal
3. Name the Anthropologist who pointed out the social importance of market.
(a) Karl Marx (b) Adam Smith
(c) M.N. Srinivas (d) Alfred Gell
4. _________ refers to the way in which individuals may become cut off from the full
involvement in the wider society.
(a) Untouchability (b) Exploitation
(c) Social exclusion (d) Social stratification
5. Which Articles of Indian Constitution protect the rights of minorities ?
(a) Article 29 & 30 (b) Article 30 & 31
(c) Article 27 & 28 (d) Article 25 & 26
6. The concept ‘Westernisation’ was introduced by ___________.
(a) M.N. Srinvas (b) D.P. Mukherji
(c) A.R. Desai (d) G.S. Ghurye
7. Which among the following is a Basic value of Indian democracy ?
(a) Law (b) Custom
(c) Social Justice (d) Tradition
8. Identify the item which is not a feature of dominant caste.
(a) Numerical strength (b) Economic power
(c) Religious power (d) Political influence
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2. ________
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(a) 29 & 30 (b) 30 & 31
(c) 27 & 28 (d) 25 & 26
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(c) 27 & 28 (d) 25 & 26
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7. ?
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9. The mixing of the global culture with local culture is known as _________.
(a) Glocalisation (b) Digital divide
(c) Homogenous culture (d) Corporate culture
10. Who started the newspaper Sambad - Kaumudi ?
(a) Sree Narayana Guru (b) Raja Rammohan Roy
(c) E.V. Ramaswami Naickar (d) Gandhiji
Answer all questions from 11 to 15. Each carries 2 scores. (5 2 = 10)
11. Define Social map and give one example.
12. Name any two port cities that emerged during the colonial period in India.
13. What is meant by Outsourcing ?
14. What is Social movement ?
15. Write any two dimensions of untouchability.
Answer any 3 questions from 16 to 19. Each carries 4 scores. (3 4 = 12)
16. What is the difference between Common sense knowledge and Sociological imagination ?
17. Differentiate between commoditisation and consumption.
18. Explain the following :
(a) Industrialisation
(b) Deindustrialisation
19. List out the features of organised sector.
Answer any 3 questions from 20 to 23. Each carries 5 scores. (3 5 = 15)
20. Analyse the reasons for the declining sex ratio in Indian society.
21. Explain the powers and responsibilities of Panchayats.
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(a) Glocalisation (b) Digital divide
(c) Homogenous culture (d) Corporate culture
10. Who started the newspaper Sambad - Kaumudi ?
(a) Sree Narayana Guru (b) Raja Rammohan Roy
(c) E.V. Ramaswami Naickar (d) Gandhiji
Answer all questions from 11 to 15. Each carries 2 scores. (5 2 = 10)
11. Define Social map and give one example.
12. Name any two port cities that emerged during the colonial period in India.
13. What is meant by Outsourcing ?
14. What is Social movement ?
15. Write any two dimensions of untouchability.
Answer any 3 questions from 16 to 19. Each carries 4 scores. (3 4 = 12)
16. What is the difference between Common sense knowledge and Sociological imagination ?
17. Differentiate between commoditisation and consumption.
18. Explain the following :
(a) Industrialisation
(b) Deindustrialisation
19. List out the features of organised sector.
Answer any 3 questions from 20 to 23. Each carries 5 scores. (3 5 = 15)
20. Analyse the reasons for the declining sex ratio in Indian society.
21. Explain the powers and responsibilities of Panchayats.
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9.
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(c) (d)
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22. Why globalisation is a threat to the indigenous craft, literary traditions and knowledge
systems ?
23. Match the following :
A B
Jharkhand Movement Adidharma Movement
Dalit Movement Mc Carthy & Zald
Chipko Movement SNDP Movement
Resource Mobilisation Theory Unquiet Woods
Redemptive Social Movement Birsa Munda
Answer any 3 questions from 24 to 27. Each carries 6 scores. (3 6 = 18)
24. (a) Write any two features of Marketisation. (2)
(b) Analyse the impact of liberalisation and marketisation in Indian economy. (4)
25. Critically evaluate the struggles for women’s equality and rights in India.
26. (a) What is Sansrkitisation ? (2)
(b) Explain the main criticisms levelled against Sanskritisation. (4)
27. Explain the impact of globalisation on Indian print media.
Answer any 2 questions from 28 to 30. Each carries 8 scores. (2 8 = 16)
28. (a) What is Tribal communities ? (2)
(b) Classify and explain the tribal communities on the basis of permanent and
acquired traits. (6)
29. (a) Define Green revolution. (2)
(b) Evaluate the Social consequences of Green revolution in Indian society. (6)
30. (a) Define and explain the features of Civil society. (5)
(b) Explain the importance of Right to Information Act 2005. (3)
__________
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systems ?
23. Match the following :
A B
Jharkhand Movement Adidharma Movement
Dalit Movement Mc Carthy & Zald
Chipko Movement SNDP Movement
Resource Mobilisation Theory Unquiet Woods
Redemptive Social Movement Birsa Munda
Answer any 3 questions from 24 to 27. Each carries 6 scores. (3 6 = 18)
24. (a) Write any two features of Marketisation. (2)
(b) Analyse the impact of liberalisation and marketisation in Indian economy. (4)
25. Critically evaluate the struggles for women’s equality and rights in India.
26. (a) What is Sansrkitisation ? (2)
(b) Explain the main criticisms levelled against Sanskritisation. (4)
27. Explain the impact of globalisation on Indian print media.
Answer any 2 questions from 28 to 30. Each carries 8 scores. (2 8 = 16)
28. (a) What is Tribal communities ? (2)
(b) Classify and explain the tribal communities on the basis of permanent and
acquired traits. (6)
29. (a) Define Green revolution. (2)
(b) Evaluate the Social consequences of Green revolution in Indian society. (6)
30. (a) Define and explain the features of Civil society. (5)
(b) Explain the importance of Right to Information Act 2005. (3)
__________
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22.
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23. :
A B
24 27 3 .
6 . (3 6 = 18)
24. (a) . (2)
(b)
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29. (a) . (2)
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30. (a) . (5)
(b) 2005 . (3)
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23. :
A B
24 27 3 .
6 . (3 6 = 18)
24. (a) . (2)
(b)
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Document Details
| Board / Org | Kerala Board |
| Exam | Class 12 |
| Type | Question Paper |
| Pages | 9 |
| Updated | 30 Apr 2026 |