Past Questions — 2018
Define Tribe. Examine the Constitutional safeguards made for the tribal communities in India.
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.
Differentiate between agrarian society and industrial society in respect of class structure.
What is Indology? Discuss G.S. Ghurye’s approach to the study of Indian society.
Discuss various issues associated with child labour.
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.
Discuss the importance of objectivity and value-neutrality in social research.
Provide a descriptive account of the historical background which led to the emergence of Sociology.
Explain Emile Durkheim’s concept of Division of Labour in society.
Discuss the factors constraining the process of development in Africa after decolonisation?
Why was Bengal partitioned in 1905? Give a brief account of its nature with special reference to the Swadeshi Movement.
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.
Trace the development of the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) and bring out its significance in international relations.
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.
Trace the course of events leading to the Battle of Buxar 1764. Examine its result and significance.
Examine the development of Gupta society with special reference to Caste System and the position of women.
Trace the political, social and economic condition of India on the eve of the British conquest.
Describe the town planning of the Indus Valley Civilization to prove its urban character.
Discuss in detail the socio-economic and ecological implications of Green Revolution in India. Examine the regional disparity in the impact of Green Revolution.
Discuss the importance of regional planning as a development strategy for Northeast India. What role could be played by the North Eastern Council (NEC) in the process of regional development of Northeast India?