WBCS Exam Main Optional Question Paper on Sociology [Paper II] - 2019

Submitted by avimanyu pramanik on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 13:12
1. (a) Examine the merits and limitations of the Approach made by M.N.Srinivas towards studying the Indian society. (b) Why did M.N.Srinivas find it important to adopt field view from the book-view in studying the society and culture of India ? 20+20

WBCS Exam Main Optional Question Paper on Sociology [Paper I] - 2019

Submitted by avimanyu pramanik on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 13:06
1. Write a brief note on the scope of sociology. State the relationship between Sociology and Anthropology. 20+20 2. Define, following Weber, Ideal Types. Examine Weber's thesis on Propestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. 10+30 3. Discuss the social aspects of production and distribution. 40

WBCS Exam Main Optional Question Paper on Sociology [Paper II] - 2018

Submitted by avimanyu pramanik on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 09:22
1. Explain how India has portrayed the problems of Unity and diversity in its Socio-Cultural structure. 40 2. Discuss the distinctiveness in G.S.Ghurye’s Study of Indian Society and culture. 40 3. Who are the scheduled Tribes in India ? Write a note on the problems of Scheduled Tribes in India. 40

WBCS Exam Main Optional question Paper on Anthropology (Paper II) - 2019

Submitted by avimanyu pramanik on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 13:02
Group -A Answer any threee questions : 1. What is Ethnoarchaeology ? What is the difference between Ethnoarchaeology and ethnographic analogy ? Discuss the Ethnoarchaeological studies in India with special reference to megalithic burials and mortuary practices in India. 5+10+25=40

WBCS Exam Main Optional question Paper on Anthropology (Paper I) - 2019

Submitted by avimanyu pramanik on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 12:57
1. Define linguistic Anthropology and discuss its importance in Anthropology. Give an account of the linguistic group of India and their distribution with suitable example of two ethnic populations from each of the linguistic groups. Write a note on variation of head shape of any one of the linguistic group of India. 8+12+10=30

WBCS Exam Main Optional question Paper on Anthropology (Paper II) - 2018

Submitted by avimanyu pramanik on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 16:03
Answer any three Questions : 1. Briefly state the 6th schedule. Give an account of ethnic, linguistic and economic distribution of tribal populations of India. 20+20 2. Define Jajmani systems. Enumerate briefly the theory of the origin of caste system. State the salient features of caste system of India. 10+15+15

WBCS Exam Main Optional question Paper on Anthropology (Paper I) - 2018

Submitted by avimanyu pramanik on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 15:56
Answer any threee Questions : 1. Briefly discuss the concept of ‘race’ in Anthropology. Discuss about anthropological debate on ‘race and racism’. Define ‘polymorphic traits’. Discuss polymorphic traits with special reference to ABO Bloodgroup and its distribution. 7+8+15

WBCS Exam Main Optional Question Paper on History [Paper II] - 2019

Submitted by avimanyu pramanik on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 20:02
1. Answer any one question : (a) Which factors would you attribute to the Anglo-French conflict in India ? Why the French were defeated ? 10+10=20 (b) Why was Western education introduced in India by the East India Company ? What role did Bentinck and Macaulay play in it ? 10+10=20