Sociology Test Series Module 2022

Test 3

Time Allowed: 2 Hour Max Marks: 150

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Instructions:
1. Attempt any 10 Questions.
2. All questions are for 15 marks each.
3. Word limit for each question is 200 words-250 words.
4. Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the admission
Certificate, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the booklet in
the space provided.
5. Content of the answer is more important than its length.
6. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-Cum-Answer
Booklet must be clearly struck off.
7. All parts of the question should be written at one place itself.
8. Filling all the details in BLOCK LETTERS is mandatory.

Q. No. Marks Q. No. Marks

Q1 Q6

Q2 Q7

Q3 Q8

Q4 Q9

Q5 Q10

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Dear Student,
Que.1
What is Marxist notion of stratification? How did Weber criticise it?

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Que.2 Even in open system of stratification education does not ensure
upward mobility for all sections of society. Discuss.

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Que.3
Distinguish between social organisation in feudal and capitalist societies.

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Que.4 “Power is not a zero-sum game”. Discuss with reference to Weber’s and
Parson’s views.

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Que.5
Explain the conditions under which collective action transforms into social
movements.

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Que.6 Ideology is crucial for social transformation in a democracy. Discuss.

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Que.7
“No society can be either absolutely open or absolutely closed”. Discuss

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Que.8 How are hierarchy and exclusion the major impediments in the
transformation of societies. Discuss.

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Que.9 Trace the changing nature of organisation of work in capitalist
societies over the years.

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Q.10 Globalisation has pushed the labour into informal organisation of
work. Substantiate your answer with examples.

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 Sociology Answer Writing Module 2022
Test 3

Q1. What is Marxist notion of stratification? How did Weber criticise it?

Q2. Even in open system of stratification education does not ensure upward mobility for all sections

of society. Discuss

Q3. Distinguish between social organisation in feudal and capitalist societies.

Q4. “Power is not a zero-sum game”. Discuss with reference to Weber’s and Parson’s views.

Q5. Explain the conditions under which collective action transforms into social movements.

Q6. Ideology is crucial for social transformation in a democracy. Discuss

Q7. “No society can be either absolutely open or absolutely closed”. Discuss

Q8. How are hierarchy and exclusion the major impediments in the transformation of societies.

Discuss

Q9. Trace the changing nature of organisation of work in capitalist societies over the years.

Q10. Globalisation has pushed the labour into informal organisation of work. Substantiate your

answer with examples.

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1. Read the question carefully and at least 3-4 times.
2. Note down concepts, facts, examples, keywords related to the question.
3. Draw a rough outline of the flow.
4. Pay adequate attention to the introduction and conclusion.
5. Introduction must offer your brief interpretation of the question and how you propose to
develop it.
6. Conclusion must summarize your response to the question.
7. Make sure answer is
a. Logical and coherent
b. Clear connection between sentences and paragraphs.
c. Written correctly giving adequate compatibility to your expression, style and
presentation
d. Do not exceed the word limit
e. Write neatly
f. Underline points you wish to emphasize.