WEST BENGAL CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION—2010
SOCIOLOGY—Paper II
Time Allowed—3' Hours Full marks—100
If the question attempted are in excess of the prescribed number only the questions attempted first up to the prescribed number shall be valued and the remaining ones ignored. Answer may be given either in English or in Bengali but all answers must be in one and the same language.
Answer any three questions from Group A and any two from Group B.
All Questions carry equal marks.
Group A
Answer any three questions.
1. How is religion relevant in secular society ?
2. Write a note on the relationship between education and social mobility.
3. Briefly point out the changes that have occurred in India's social structure and culture after Independence.
4. What are the main consequences of urbanization for the social life in cities ?
5. Write a brief essay on environmental movements in India.
Group B
Answer any two questions.
6. What are the causes of rural poverty ?
7. Discuss various social factors favouring juvenile delinquency.
8. What are the causes for the rapid growth of population in India ?
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