UPSC Sociology Optional 2020 Paper I Previous Year Questions
This is the full UPSC CSE Sociology Optional 2020 Paper I previous year question set, arranged like the original exam booklet (Section A / Section B, question-wise sequence).
It includes 30 questions across 10 syllabus chapters. Click any question to open its dedicated page with model answer support.
खण्ड—A / SECTION—A
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
How did the Intellectual forces lead to the emergence of Sociology? Discuss
Is Sociology a Value -free Science? Discuss.
Methodology is a system of rules, principles and procedures, which forms scientific investigation. Comment.
‘Ideal Types’ of Max Weber are mental constructs; they do not correspond to the reality. Give your views.
Analyse the relevance of ‘Pattern Variables’ in the study of Social change.
What are the reactions of R.K Merton to the functionalism of social anthropologists? Bring on the limitations of latent functions.
How are Hierarchy and Exclusion the major impediments in the transformation of societies? Discuss.
participation people’s participation in politics?
Capitalism has brought increasing informalisation of work in society. Substantiate your answer.
Critically analyse Durkheim’s views on elementary forms of religious life and role of religion. Also discuss the consequences of religious revivalism in contemporary society.
Discuss the consequences of Across Region marriage on kinship system in modern Indian society.
Is humanity at the mercy of Nature, Science, and Technology? Comment in the light of the pandemic situation.
According to Durkheim, "The major function of education is the transmission of society's norms and values." Discuss.
Critically assess social mobility in closed and open systems.
खण्ड—B / SECTION—B
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :
In the Context of globalization, has the scope of Sociology been changing in India? Comment
Discuss the importance and source of hypothesis in social research.
Write short note: Mead's notion of self.
What are the problems in observing social facts in Durkheim’s views?
Education is often viewed as an agency of social change. However, in reality it could also reinforce inequalities and conservatism. Discuss.
State the reasons for the various religious beliefs and practices in pre-modern societies.
Does the institution of marriage continue to be sacred in Indian society? Comment.
Discuss the new labour codes and their impact on formal and informal labour in India.
According to Mills, "Elite’s rule in institutional terms rather than psychological terms." Comment.
Analysethestrengths and weakness of social survey method in social research.
Technology has accelerated the process of development and dependency. Discuss
Phenomenological perspectives in Sociology reject many of the assumption of positivism, Comment.
Critically assess the Marxian Theory of ‘Alienation’.
How does Marx view social conflict as an essential element in social change?
What is the impact of gender division of labour on the development of society?
Examine how social movements come to` an end. Illustrate with examples.
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