UPSC IAS 2015 Question Paper for Sociology Paper-I

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There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in
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choosing at least ONE from each section.
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SECTION A

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Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each ; 20x5=50

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Is Sociology a Science ? Give reasons for your answer.

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Discuss the relevance of historical method in the study of society.

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What are variables ? Discuss their role in experimental research.
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'Which concepts did Weber use to analyse the forms of legitimate
domination ?

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“No society can either be absolutely open or absolutely closed.”
Comment.

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Discuss the role of Calvinist ethic in the development of Capitalism. 20

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Examine the problems of maintaining objectivity and value neutrality in
Social Science research. 20
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“Self and Society are twin-born.” Examine the statement of Mead. 10
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Q3. (a) ^ Wl cR5i ^3n?n | 313OTH 3 J#*PR I^RFferai

Why is random sampling said to have more reliability and validity in
research ? 20

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Differentiate between Marxian and Weberian theories of Social
Stratification. 20

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How had Enlightenment contributed to the emergence of Sociology ? 10

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“Non-positivistic methodology is essential for understanding human
behaviour.” Discuss. 20

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How is social equilibrium maintained in Parsonian framework ? 20

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“Anomie is rooted in social structure.” Explain with reference to
R.K. Merton’s contribution. 10

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SECTION B

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Write short answers of the following in about 150 words each : 10x5=50

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Distinguish between the social organization of work in feudal society
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and in capitalist society.

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“Ideology is crucial for social transformation in a democracy.” Discuss.

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Distinguish between sects and cults with illustrations.

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Is male authority absent in matrilineal society ? Discuss.
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Explain the relevance of the idea o f ‘cultural lag’ in understanding social
change.

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“Education helps in perpetuating social and economic inequalities.”
Critically examine the statement. 20

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Explain the conditions under which a collective action transforms into a
social movement. 20

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How do the rules of descent and alliance in kinship differ from each
other ? Illustrate. 10
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Q7. (a) ^ W rrtor i w g fo s 1 ^ 3 g§*r
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Define Secularisation. What are its major dimensions in the modem
world ? 20

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The increasing importance of the tertiary sector has weakened the
formal organization of work in recent times. Examine the statement. 20

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Caste ideology appears to have strengthened democracy. Comment. 10

Q8. (a) 5Tlft?r | |” ^ fFWT

“Globalization involves deterritorialization.” Examine with reference to
the nation-state. f 20

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Examine the dialectical relation between tradition and modernity in the
study of social change. 20

(c) sflcR % tjrP w ^ssqf’ ^ ^ m i
Elaborate the views of Durkheim on “The Elementary Forms, of
Religious Life”. 10

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