Past Questions — 2016
Give an account of chromosomal sex determination.
Explain the structure of the cell membrane. Discuss in detail about passive and active transport of molecules across the membrane.
Give an account of urine formation in mammalian kidney.
Explain the modification of animals for adaptation to a desert environment.
Describe with illustrations various types of respiratory systems in vertebrates. Draw labelled diagram wherever required.
Describe, giving suitable examples, the different types of metamorphosis found in insects.
‘Sphenodon is the most primitive and crocodilians are most advanced of all living Reptiles’. Discuss the statement.
Are caste and class in India polar opposites? Substantiate your answer.
Define Urbanisation. Elaborate the factors of urban growth in India with appropriate facts and figures.
Explain some village studies made by sociologists in India which contributed towards understanding change and development of Indian village.
Do you consider Marxist approach relevant for the Study of Indian Society? Explain.
Discuss the primordial and perennial issues of integration and autonomy of tribal communities in India.
Explain the characteristics and consequences of ethnic movements in India with suitable examples.
Analyse the Social Conditions in the then Europe which led to the emergence of Sociology.
Discuss the obstacles to Social Change with appropriate examples.
Explain the Problems of Objectivity and Value Neutrality in Sociological Research.
Critically examine Weberian Theory of Social Stratification.
“Corruption is one of the main obstacles in bringing good governance”. Comment.
“Disaster management is the organisation and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters”. Explain.
Discuss the salient features of Indian Constitution.
Discuss the importance of 74th Constitutional Amendment Act in India.
Explain the role of central and state agencies in the maintenance of law and order and countering insurgency and terrorism.
Discuss the role of Prime Minister’s office in Indian administration.
How is Public Sector Undertakings formed? Write the changing scenario of Public Sector Undertakings in India.
Discuss Fred W. Riggs ‘Prismatic-Sala’ model about the study of administrative system.