W.B.C.S. EXAMINATION - 2012
Optional Paper
SOCIOLOGY - Paper II
Time Allowed-3 Hours Full Marks-100.
All questions carry eqal marks
GROUP - A
Answer any three questions.
1. Examine the fundamental unity of Indian socity in the midst of diversities.
2. Analyse the dynamics of the caste system in India.
3. Discuss the factors' that have affected traditional functions of family in India. What role does family perform in modern Indian Society ?
4. Give a Sociological explanation of discrimination against women in India.
5. What is globalization ? Does it lead to ecological crisis ? Discuss in this context the factors responsible for creating ecological crisis in India.
GROUP-B
Answer any two question
6. Following Srinivas distinguish between westernization and Modernization. Discuss in this connection the impact of Westernization in social change in India.
7. Write a note on the problems of the aged in India. How does the State in India address those problems ?
8. Discuss the merits and demerits of the policy of protective discrimination followed by the State in India.
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