SOCIOLOGY
CLASS XII
Time allowed: 3 hrs.
Max. Marks: 100
General Instructions:
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There are 29 questions in all.
All questions are compulsory.
Question Nos. 1-14 are of 2 marks each to be answered in about 30 words.
Question Nos. 15-26 are of 4 marks each to be answered in about 75-80 words.
Question Nos. 27-29 are of 8 marks each to be answered in about 200 words.
Answers should be precise and to the point.
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SET I
Q.1
What is the meaning of urban community?
(2)
Q.2
Define caste.
(2)
Q.3
Name the religions of Indic origin.
(2)
Q.4
What is Maktab?
(2)
Q.5
Mention any two ancient universities of India.
(2)
Q.6
Mention any two major elements of Indian culture.
(2)
Q.7
Mention any two fundamental rights.
(2)
Q.8
What is meant by Interest Groups?
(2)
Q.9
What is meant by law?
(2)
Q.10. What is the meaning of welfare state?
(2)
Q.11 What is a five year plan?
(2)
Q.12 What is Green Revolution?
(2)
Q.13 Mention two features of education which bring about social change.
(2)
Q.14 What is Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?
(2)
Q.15 State four objectives of the National Population Policy 2000.
OR
Explain the demographic perspective on problems of over-population.
(4)
Q.16 Explain any four features of a rural community.
OR
Differentiate between Caste system and class system.
(4)
Q.17 List the distinctive features of tribes in India.
OR
Write about the dysfunctions of the caste system.
(4)
Q.18 Write down the functions of the joint family.
OR
List the aims of Hindu marriage.
(4)
Q.19 What is meant by kinship terminology?
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Explain the purpose of kinship.
(4)
Q.20 Write about the basic features of Sikh religion.
OR
Write about the basic features of Buddhism.
(4)
Q.21 What are the main aspects of the Historical approach in Sociology?
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What are the main aspects of Culturological approach in Sociology?
(4)
Q.22 What are the pre-requisites of modernization?
(4)
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What are the economic and social consequences of industrialization in India?
Q.23 Explain Sanskritization as a process of cultural change.
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Explain Islamization as a process of cultural change.
(4)
Q.24 Write a note on Doordarshan.
OR
List some of the criticisms of the mass media.
(4)
Q.25 Write about some of the peasant movements in India.
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Write about some of the women’s movements in India.
(4)
Q.26 Differentiate between personal and structural violence.
OR
What is meant by occupational crime? What are the various types of
occupational crime seen in India?
(4)
Q.27 Discuss the factors of unity in diversity in Indian society.
OR
Discuss the elements of unity in modern India.
(8)
Q.28 What is the contribution of the minorities to Indian Society?
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Discuss the major problems of the Scheduled Tribes in India.
(8)
Q.29 Discuss the socio-economic consequences of land reforms.
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Discuss the differences between globalization and liberalization.
(8)
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
SET II
SOCIOLOGY
CLASS XII
Time allowed: 3 hrs.
Max. Marks: 100
General Instructions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
There are 29 questions in all.
All questions are compulsory.
Question Nos. 1-14 are of 2 marks each to be answered in about 30 words.
Question Nos. 15-26 are of 4 marks each to be answered in about 75-80 words.
Question Nos. 27-29 are of 8 marks each to be answered in about 200 words.
Answers should be precise and to the point.
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
2 marks
Q.1
How is a town different from a city?
Q.2
Define a tribe.
Q.3
What is meant by karma?
Q.4
Distinguish between material and non-material culture.
Q.5
What is Basic Education or Nai Talim?
Q.6
What is Power?
Q.7
What are the four elements necessary for the State?
Q.8
What is a Madarasa?
Q.9
State any two fundamental duties of the citizens of India.
Q.10 What are the goals of development policy in India?
Q.11 Distinguish between civil law and criminal law.
Q.12 What is liberalization?
Q.13 What is meant by mass communication?
Q.14 How has society modernized through education?
4 marks
Q.15 Explain the sociological perspective on problems of overpopulation.
OR
Explain the economic perspective on problems of over-population
Q.16 Explain the Jajmani system.
OR
Differentiate between Caste & Tribe.
Q.17 Highlight the features of the Caste system in India.
OR
Write about caste in contemporary India.
Q.18 Explain the two types of exogamy in Hindu society.
OR
Differentiate between endogamy & exogamy.
Q.19 Explain the structural features of joint households.
OR
Explain the functional features of joint households.
Q.20 Highlight the main features of Christian community life in India.
OR
Highlight the main features of the Hindu community life in India.
Q.21 Explain the structural approach to the study of Indian sociology.
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Explain the Indological approach to the study of Indian Society.
Q.22 Discuss the social consequences of urbanization.
OR
Explain modernization as a process of cultural change.
Q.23 Write about the impact of Westernisation on Indian society.
OR
Write about secularization as a process of social change in India.
Q.24 Explain the negative effects of the media.
OR
Highlight the relationship that exists between society and the media.
Q.25 Highlight the main features of social movements.
OR
Explain any two theories on the emergence of social movements.
Q.26 Explain the factors responsible for juvenile delinquency.
OR
Give the sociological explanation of crime.
8 marks
Q.27 Discuss the elements of unity in traditional and modern India?
OR
Discuss some of the problems of nation building and national integration
Q.28 Explain the constitutional provision for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes
in India.
OR
Discuss the role of legislation in improving the status of women in independent
India.
Q.29 Discuss the socio-economic consequences of Green Revolution in India.
OR
Discuss the consequences of Globalisation in India.