WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION—1992
SOCIOLOGY—Paper II
Time Allowed—3' Hours Full marks—100
Answer any three questions from Group A and any two from Group B.
Group A
Answer any three questions.
1. What is meant by Tradition ? How does tradition maintain the continuity of the social structure in India ?
2. Discuss with suitable examples the Dimensional Approach to the study of social structure in India.
3. Discuss the nature of caste hierarchy in India. What are the sources of mobility in the caste system ?
4. How would you explain the prevalence of dowry in the Indian society ?
5. Write a note on the role of social legislation in bringing about social change in modern India.
Group B
Answer any two questions.
6. Bring out the characteristic features of urban growth in India.
7. What is communalism ? Explain the recent growth of communalism in Indian society.
8. Analyse in the Indian context the problems of old age.
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