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Instructions

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Sociology Paper I Section A

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Sociology Paper 1 Section B

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Sociology Paper 2: Section A

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Sociology Paper II: Section B

Instructions
There are EIGHT questions divided in Two Section, Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
Question no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE from
each section.
Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover
of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) booklet in the space provided. No marks will be given for answers written in medium
other than the authorized one.
Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in chronological order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted
even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer book must be clearly struck off.
250 marks | 3 hours.

Sociology Paper I Section A


Q1. 150 words x 10 marks x 5 Qs
1. Sociology emerged in Europe and flourished to begin with on social
2. reformist orientation in the USA. Comment.
3. Compare and contrast Sociology with Anthropology.
4. Critically examine positivistic approach in sociological studies.
5. Examine science and technolo as agents of social change.
6. Analyse the contemporary trends in family with examples.
Q2. 20+20+10
1. Analyse the limitions of quantitative methods in social research.
2. Critically examine the functionalist tradition in Sociology
3. Analyse the salient features of historical rationalism.
Q3. 20+20+10
1. Compare Karl Marx with Emile Durldieim with reference to the framework of division of labour.
2. Critically analyse the contributions of G.H. Mead to symbolic interactionism.
3. Examine the salient features of Weberian bureaucracy.

Q4. 20+20+10
1. How open and closed systems of stratification undergoing transformation in the emergence of new hierarchical social
order in Societies?
2. Is patriarchy a universal phenomenon? Critically examine how does patriarchy affect sexual division of labour in societies?
3. Examine the role of pressure groups in parliamentary democracy.

Sociology Paper 1 Section B


Q5.150 words x 10 marks x 5 qs
1. Distinguish between people being socially excluded and people excluding themselves socially in societies.
2. Define social movement. Elucidate the role of reformist movements in social change.

3. Science has empirical means to logical ends and religion has non-empirical means to logical ends. Comment.
4. Examine the social dimensions of displacement induced by development.
5. Analyse the gender bias in the present society with examples.
Q6. 20+20+10
1. How do Karl Marx and Weber differ in terms of their analysis of social stratification
2. Examine the social impact of globalization on labour and society.
3. Examine the relevance of Parsonian Social System in the present society.
Q7. 20+20+10
1. Evaluate how do civil society and democracy mutually reinforce each other.
2. Examine the emerging trends in marriage and family as a response to the changes in economic and social order.
3. Critically examine the role of civil society in democracy.
Q8. 20+20+10
1. Illustrate the conflicts and tensions experienced by societies undergoing social change.
2. Critically examine the cultural theories of social change with suitable examples.
3. Is religion antithetical to science Comment.

Sociology Paper 2: Section A


Q1. Write short notes with sociological perspective on the following in not more than 150 words each (10 x 5=50)
1. Andre Beteilles definition of class.
2. M.N. Srinivass concept of westernization.
3. Satya Sodhak movement of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.
4. Classes in agrarian society in India.
5. Other Backward Classes.
Q2. Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each: 20+20+10
1. What are the features that distinguish tribes from the rest of the population
2. Write a note on ethnicity and integration in the context of tribes.
3. How does the new Forest Act affect tribals?
Q3. Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each: 20+20+10
1. What are the main features of Dr. B.R. Ambedkars views on annihilation of caste
2. Critically evaluate Louis Dumonts Homo Hierarchicus.
3. What are the features of M.N. Srinivas concept of dominant caste How effective is it in understanding todays reality

Q4. Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each:20+15+15
1. Distinguish between formal and informal sectors in India.
2. Examine the influence of industrialization on caste.
3. Discuss the salient features of Indian middle class.

Sociology Paper II: Section B


Q5. Write notes on the following. Your answer should have a sociological perspective, 100 words each, 10 marks each.
1. Five Year Plans.
2. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
3. Green Revolution.
4. Child Labour.
5. Sex Ratio.
Q6. Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each: 20+15+15
1. Bring out the main features of farmers movements in Modern India.
2. Discuss the sociological aspects of movements for separate States.
3. Explain the inter-linkages between poverty, deprivation and inequality.
Q7. Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each:15+20+15
1. Write an analytical note on slums in cities.
2. Discuss the problems of working women in India.
3. What are the main causes of female mortality in India
Q8. Answer the following questions in not more than 200 words each:15+20+15
1. Analyse the role of communalism in undermining democracy in India.
2. What is the Dalit movement Examine the issues highlighted by it.
3. Discuss the salient features of right to education.

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rohit Agarwal
12.09.2013 AT 7:24 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113748)

plz provide link to download scan paper

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ravesh
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upload physics and chemistry papers, if u receive them. please.

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VENKATESH.B
12.09.2013 AT 7:30 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113751)

sir please post zoology question papers.

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Nitin
12.09.2013 AT 8:02 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113769)

Dear Mrunal
I am living in jaipur, in my colony there is no park/garden.but Across the road there is another
colony where a big garden is there.I was going there in evening from last month for half n
hourBut suddenly now GUARD of that colony said to me that outsiders are not allowed.
Sir I want to know how they can restrict outsiders.they have not paid for garden..So garden
should be public property.Maximum they can regulate its users via some fee , Id cards..
address proof .Please guide me in this issue.

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Rahul
12.10.2013 AT 8:49 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OFUPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113957)

No. they can not ban your entry in the park like this. you should first talk to the managing
authority of the park with patience. Go along with your other friends & other as many
people as you can unite. and in case they dont listen then contact the police. Ive had a
similar experience myself. people from our colony united. & we broke the boundary wall of
the park & the locks put on doors by them. seeing us all united they couldnt do anything.
turns out that any authority can at best get permission for maintenance so they knew very
well that they cant do anything against us.

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Nitin
12.12.2013 AT 12:49 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER1-2-OF-UPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114614)

thanks Rahul.I asked them to show me the papers/rules where it is written that
outsiders not allowed..After that i am still going, but they have not come up with
papersSo i think they were just trying making fool me..
BEST incident i want to tell u.when i did not listen to gaurd then he brought 2-3
ladies of colony, they started talking that it is not public park..blah blahh.then 1 of
them asked me who r u.i said AAM AADMI
really manfor 2-3 second deep silence on their facecause just 1 day before
DELHI ELECTION result cameMAZA AA GYA YAAR..

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Rahul
10.11.2014 AT 7:40 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECTPAPER-1-2-OF-UPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT268244)

Read your reply after almost a year!


been an adventure in itself.

Good to know you stood up must have

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sumit
12.09.2013 AT 9:22 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113797)

sir im from bihar.iwant to write cse in hindi medium which coaching class will be better

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sruthi
12.09.2013 AT 10:44 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113836)

Hi friends,I am in total dilemma about choosing optional subect.I have left with 3 optionals one is
pub ad,second one is sociology and third one is philosophy.Basically i am Btech graduate.I will
give an attempt in 2015.I dont want to take coaching for optionals.So please guide me pros and
cons for each optional.I hope I will be landed up with one optional after your valuable
suggestions.Thanks in advance.

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BB
12.09.2013 AT 11:18 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OFUPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113855)

Totally depends on your interest.. Just go with the intro to all of these.. only YOU could help
yourself best about your interest/choice of subject..
Shifting from technical->the subject you mentioned.. is definitely a very challenging task.. I
guess one cant comment on all three i would comment on socio very interesting
subject.. lets you have a new perspective to look @anythinthing and everything happening
around us.. the invisible forces.. sociology could also help you to stretch points wrt socio
stuff in essays n all.. Paper-2 sources are infinite .. Even i am not able to find any possible
Single-book solution
lets await for some comments from some senior players..

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sruthi
12.10.2013 AT 9:59 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER1-2-OF-UPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113981)

thank you

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Dev

12.10.2013 AT 10:19 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER1-2-OF-UPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113988)

My Personal experience: 2012 mains marks : Pub Admn.: Paper 1 : 63 ; Paper 2 : 125
Sociology : Paper 1 : 121 and Paper 2 : 123.
Coaching for Pub admn : no ; For socio : yes
Mains Result: Selected for interview
Final result : Not recommended.
Analysis : pitiable marks in interview 151.
Advice : Dont loose nerves infront of the Interview panel. But for first interview
emotions run higher than brain.
For sociology and Pub admn : could not attempt full papers. For Pub Admn:
toughness in 2012 and For 2012 : paucity of time in exam hall. In Sociology I could
have score atleast 20-30 more. For Pub admn : its complicated to comment.
Being a Engineer : both are new subjects for me. During Socio Paper 2 attempt I was
wondering whether its a Socio paper or a General Studies Paper. Anyhow i tried to
incorporate some sociological twist to paper 2 which is more linked with the day to
day problems we see around us. Paper 1 was much more on predictable lines. As far
as Pub admn analysis is concerned , UPSC was in full mood to torture Pub ad
optional. I got advantage as those who have attended coaching were on level field
with those who didnt. but i was in touch with the guys who took coaching for pub ad
and keep calibrating the strategy to the best of my abilities.
Even though the score is hovering around 200 plus minus 20. I met a guy who scored
really well in paper 1 his score was 110 in Pub ad paper 1. and reasonably well in
paper 2.
My advice is both are equally good for technical persons. Both has good material
available in the mkt. and both are suited for GS new version.
As far as philosophy is concerned : I can only provide mkt info. abt the subject as i do
not have personal experience. Mkt Info. : Concise syllabus, predictable nature, high
scoring and helpful in GS. Plz check philosophy info. by self analysis.

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brijkkanti
12.11.2013 AT 7:08 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECTPAPER-1-2-OF-UPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT114513)

thanks dev

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neha

01.03.2014 AT 7:28 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECTPAPER-1-2-OF-UPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT126961)

hi,
my optional is socio for 2014,which oaching did u join?

dev

01.27.2014 AT 12:43 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONALSUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENTPAGE-1#COMMENT-139951)

I joined Vajiram for sociology-Mahapatra sir.

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manjula
06.10.2014 AT 10:13 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONALSUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE1#COMMENT-205833)

hi.,
can u suggest me the good author for sociology,,,because im thinking this sub
for optional

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raj
12.09.2013 AT 11:23 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OFUPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113857)

I had the same situation as you are currently having.


I too did a little survey, consulted seniors and after seeing the marking trends started with
sociology.
So I can tell you about sociology
Its syllabus is easy..finish NCERT books 11& 12 th . Then from mrunal download section
download IGNOU books both BA $MA and do selective studying after checking with
syllabuspeople consult harlombas book but am yet to buy iti too am a beginner but I
found it interestingonly thing is you need to see society from thinkers point of viewone
suggestion dont waste too much time in choosing optionalone week should be enough..

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sruthi
12.16.2013 AT 1:36 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER1-2-OF-UPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-116789)

Thank you all of those.

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Misfit Medico
12.09.2013 AT 10:48 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113837)

Mrunal SIr !
Kindly upload Medical Science Paper if you get one

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BB
12.09.2013 AT 11:06 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113848)

hi just looking for your views guys What do you think would be the best
strategy(Books,Notes,Slots of chapters or any help you could provide is most welcome) for Socio2nd paper? I am just unable to start with it..:(
also plz let me know where do you place this years paper-2 on level of difficulty? How was it?
hope you guys did good..
Regards,

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Abhishek
12.10.2013 AT 1:33 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113885)

Plz upload Mathematics paper 2013

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AJIT NANDAN
12.10.2013 AT 1:44 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113888)

THANK U SIR.
for fulfilling my wishes

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Satya Brat
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thanks sir

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pawan
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sir kindly plz provide chemistry papers

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Sly
12.10.2013 AT 7:58 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113950)

Sir can u please upload economics mains paper as well?

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md02
12.10.2013 AT 10:15 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113986)

Thank u for uploading socio paper

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ram
12.10.2013 AT 10:33 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113991)

Please upload botany question papers yaar

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12.10.2013 AT 10:56 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-113996)

Dear sir,
I cant access mobile version website.
Any problem is there? Pls check it sir

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Hector
12.10.2013 AT 11:36 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114011)

Mrunal Sir,
I am waiting for the 2013 Mains Optional Papers for English Literature.

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Mandeep
12.10.2013 AT 12:13 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114018)

Please upload punjabi literature papers

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shalini

12.11.2013 AT 12:59 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OFUPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114416)

hello mandeep..even i want mains question paper 2013 of punjabi literature..if u find it frm
some other source plz mail me at shalinibhardwaj02@yahoo.in
(mailto:shalinibhardwaj02@yahoo.in)

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priya
12.10.2013 AT 12:38 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114029)

sirplease post commerce and accountancy papers.those who written commerce


papers,please share your experience about the paperwas it easy to answer..

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alok kc
12.10.2013 AT 1:33 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114050)

sir pls upload KANNADA LITERATURE optional paper if u get

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ravesh
12.10.2013 AT 1:55 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114056)

please upload physics papers.

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Bullet
12.10.2013 AT 5:19 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114117)

Hi! I had taken the exam with sociology as optional. What are the likely cutoff marks for each
paper this year?

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Amit
12.10.2013 AT 11:51 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114232)

Please upload management paper.

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brijkkanti
12.11.2013 AT 7:07 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114512)

i want to know the name of books for economics as a optional paper. please help me i m very
confuses.

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Neeraj
12.12.2013 AT 12:18 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114609)

Paper 1 section A question 2 part 3 last word must be read historical materialism its misprinted
historical rationalism.

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Aspirant
01.18.2014 AT 5:05 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OFUPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-135486)

Hi! please confirm did any upsc official confirm this is a printing mistake???? Or aspirants
had to assume that it is so and answer accorindly about historical materialism?

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Ved
12.12.2013 AT 8:10 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-114987)

Thank you very much. It takes lot of effort and passion to do such a tedious job.

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Rahul R. Kulkarni
12.14.2013 AT 6:46 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-115914)

sir
i am new comer in this field plz always guide me . sir plz tell me how i get MARATHI notes for GS
and OPTIONAL POLITICAL SCI. OR PUBLICE ADM.

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Akhilesh
12.14.2013 AT 10:27 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-115981)

dear Sir,
kindly kind somegood sociology books for Mains Paper 1 and 2

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Bhor
12.19.2013 AT 4:24 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OFUPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-118265)

refer to ignou material they are best prepare your note out of ityou have to prepare
Topics not books. Prepare topic of each note with different and varied source..Note making
may take some time but believe me it is best way of preparation.I will cut short your time
of revision..the material will also have your personal and unique touch which will make you
different from mob. you can refer to Upendras Notes , Harlambos ,Ignou notes .these are
enough.. All the best.

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POOJA
04.12.2014 AT 10:29 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OFUPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-156641)

Sir, I ve taken sociology as optional subject, Plz suggest whether Sociology by Haralambos
suffices along with other books or is it haralambos and holborn

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Om Prakash
12.15.2013 AT 12:27 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-116027)

What does it mean by - Attempts of questions shall be counted in chronological order. ?


Does it mean that I have to answer the questions serially as 1,2,3,4,5 in stead of 2,3,1,4,5 or
3,2,4,5,1 ?

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BB
12.15.2013 AT 12:36 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OFUPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-116035)

Read the complete sentence: Attempts of questions shall be counted in chronological


order. Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
Any page or portion of the page left blank in the answer book must be clearly struck off.
As you know it is answer cum question booklet. So you have to strike off any question you
are not attempting. 1 Question means 2-3 question inside it. So if you are attempting 1st
and leaving 2nd then strike off the 2nd question answer space. And so on Otherwise
starting from 1 they shall evaluate up to 5 only.. And maybe you attempted only 2 of them
and 6, 7, 8 which you did attempt wont be evaluated? Thats how i could interpret Lets
see if someone who appeared this year can clarify further..

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Pdoc
12.16.2013 AT 7:58 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-116999)

I didnt strike off partially blank pages in my IAS mains answer sheets .can it cause some
problem?

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Bhor
12.19.2013 AT 4:18 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OFUPSC-CIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-118261)

dont worry , UPSC will understand that question paper was lengthy and invigilators were
strict such silly things doesnt matter a lot.all the best

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Xyz
12.24.2013 AT 5:23 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-120692)

What is meant by answering questions with a sociological perspective new to sociology so please
help

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Xyz
12.24.2013 AT 5:23 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-120693)

What is meant by answering questions with a sociological perspective new to sociology so please
help

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Laxank
01.14.2014 AT 3:46 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-133889)

writing questions with a sociological perspective is the heart and soul of Sociology paper(all 500
marks). If you write an answer to the question in sociology- your answer can fall between 2
extremes- one from general perspective and another from sociological. Now General perspective
answers are answers for GS paper. For example..if you have to comment about issue of
displacement of tribals, then writing about development, illiteracy among tribals, destruction of
culture etc will be a general perspective.Here, you have to look thing through a sociological
perspectives-like mode of prodcution changes, anomie, organic and mechanical solidarity etc.
Similarly if you have to write about OBCs..you must mention interest groups , political parties,
social mobility, land reforms etc. Mere legal definition of OBCs will not do. Thats a legal
perspective.Hope now you understood it.

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Aspirant
01.18.2014 AT 4:55 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-135483)

Please answer the 1st question in Paper 1: Sociology emerged in Europe and flourished to begin
with on social reformist orientation in the USA. Comment.
i want to know about flourished to begin with on social reformist orientation in the USA????

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Xyz
01.24.2014 AT 2:32 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-138621)

@Laxank
Thanks for the reply..it helped..had been waiting for a reply since too long

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mahadev
03.24.2014 AT 8:39 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-152293)

please upload marathi literature paper

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meenu
04.03.2014 AT 1:36 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-154178)

how much time is required for preparing sociology especially average type of sudents(me in
science stream)

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POOJA
04.12.2014 AT 10:27 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-156640)

Sir, I ve taken sociology as optional subject, Plz suggest whether Sociology by Haralambos suffices
along with other books or is it haralambos and holborn

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PATRICK
04.18.2014 AT 6:55 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-160068)

Is sociology is the best optional subject choice?

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rahul singh
06.23.2014 AT 6:26 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-213161)

Can anyone guide me where to start studying for sociology? Please also suggest which ncert to
follow new or old one..

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rahul

07.06.2014 AT 10:22 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-217619)

hw to prepare economy fr pre plz suggest me one of these book ramesh singh or dutt and
sundaram indian economy

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rishabh
07.09.2014 AT 8:55 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-218495)

sir i want to know about geography is this subject help me out more than sociology,
bcz i m confused about these two subjects do reply sir

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neelam verma
07.17.2014 AT 2:30 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-221061)

hello sir mujhe yeh puchhna hain ki main undergraduate B.A.(HONS) sociology subject se kar rahi
huin kya mujhe ias exam mein koi problem aayegi and history (hons)better hain ki sociology and i
also have passed my 12th from phy,chem,maths

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indresh kumar
07.19.2014 AT 11:59 AM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-221825)

sir paper solved hone ke sath sath Hindi main hona chahiye to better hota

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indresh kumar
07.19.2014 AT 12:01 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-221828)

sir paper solved hone ke sath sath Hindi main hota to better hota

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gunjan sarmah
08.03.2014 AT 6:28 PM (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2013/12/DOWNLOAD-SOCIOLOGY-OPTIONAL-SUBJECT-PAPER-1-2-OF-UPSCCIVIL-SERVICE-IAS-IPS-MAINS-EXAM-2013.HTML/COMMENT-PAGE-1#COMMENT-228731)

respected sir,I need competitive exam question paper on enviromental science

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Vanshika Vijh
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Please provide me where from I can notes of Punjabi Literature for IAS Main Exams

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Hi, I am from medical background.I am confuse between 2 optional Anthropology and


Sociology.Can any one guide me.plz help.Thank you.

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Swati Shukla
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Please provide me up psc main 2013 sociology paper

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