Past Questions

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What is Indology? Discuss G.S. Ghurye’s approach to the study of Indian society.

Examine the schemes launched during the last two decades for poverty alleviation in India.

Examine the problems faced by religious minorities in India.

Who are the Backward classes? Explain the origin, growth and effects of Backward classes movements in India.

Define Tribe. Examine the Constitutional safeguards made for the tribal communities in India.

Discuss various issues associated with child labour.

Differentiate between agrarian society and industrial society in respect of class structure.

Explain Emile Durkheim’s concept of Division of Labour in society.

Examine the nature and causes of changes that have taken place in the family as an institution in society.

Discuss social change from the perspective of Functional theory.

Provide a descriptive account of the historical background which led to the emergence of Sociology.

Discuss the importance of objectivity and value-neutrality in social research.

Discuss the factors constraining the process of development in Africa after decolonisation?

Trace the development of the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) and bring out its significance in international relations.

Why was Bengal partitioned in 1905? Give a brief account of its nature with special reference to the Swadeshi Movement.

Trace the course of events leading to the Battle of Buxar 1764. Examine its result and significance.

How far were the social reforms in the 19th centuries characterized by a spirit of nationalism? Illustrate your answer.

Trace the origin and development of Communalism in India during the first half of the 20th Century.

Examine the causes of the American Civil War. Discuss the role of Abraham Lincoln with special reference to the abolition of slavery.

Discuss the causes, results and significance of the Russian Revolution of 1917-1921.

Describe the town planning of the Indus Valley Civilization to prove its urban character.

Trace the political, social and economic condition of India on the eve of the British conquest.

Examine the development of Gupta society with special reference to Caste System and the position of women.

Define urbanization. Discuss the trend and spatial pattern of urbanization in India. Bring out the associated problems of unplanned urban growth.