UPSC Sociology Optional Paper 1 2020 PYQ

Section a · Q1(a) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

How did the intellectual forces lead to the emergence of sociology ?Discuss.

Sociology

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Section b · Q1(b) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Is sociology a value-free science ? Discuss.

Sociology as Science

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Section c · Q1(c) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Methodology is a system of rules, principles and procedures, which forms. scientific investigation. Comment.

Sociology as Science

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Section d · Q1(d) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

'Ideal Types of Max Weber are mental constructs, they do not correspond to the reality. Give your views.

Sociological Thinkers: Karl Marx

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Section e · Q1(e) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Analyse the relevance of 'Pattern variables' in the study of social change.

Sociological Thinkers: Karl Marx

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Section a · Q2(a) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

What are the reactions of R.K. Merton to the functionalism of social anthropologists ? Bring out the limitations of latent functions.

Sociological Thinkers: Karl Marx

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Section b · Q2(b) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

How are Hierarchy and Exclusion the major impediments in the transformation of societies ? Discuss.

Stratification and Mobility: Concepts

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Section c · Q2(c) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Explain democracy as an order of society. What are the factors preventing people's participation in politics?

Politics and Society

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Section a · Q3(a) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

Capitalism has brought increasing informalisation of work in society.Substantiate your answer.

Sociological Thinkers: Karl Marx

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Section b · Q3(b) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Critically Analyse Durkheim's views on elementary forms of religious life and role of religion Also discuss the consequences of religious revivalism in contemporary society.

Religion and Society

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Section c · Q3(c) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the consequences of Across Region marriage on kinship system in modern Indian society.

Sociological Thinkers: Karl Marx

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Section a · Q4(a) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

Is humanity at the mercy of Nature, Science and Technology ? Comment in the light of pandemic situation.

Social Change in Modern Society

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Section b · Q4(b) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

According to Durkheim, "The major function of education is the transmission of society's norms and values." Discuss.

Sociology

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Section c · Q4(c) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Critically assess social mobility in closed and open systems.

Stratification and Mobility: Concepts

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Section a · Q5(a) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

In the context of globalisation, has the scope of sociology been changing India ? Comment.

Sociology

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Section b · Q5(b) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the importance and sources of hypothesis in social research.

Research Methods and Analysis

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Section c · Q5(c) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

What are the problems in observing social facts in Durkheim's views?

Sociology

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Section d · Q5(d) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

State the reasons for the various religious beliefs and practices in pre-modern societies.

Religion and Society

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Section e · Q5(e) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Does the institution of marriage continue to be sacred in Indian society? Comments.

Sociology

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Section a · Q6(a) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

Discuss the new labour codes and their impact on formal and informal labour in India.

Works and Economic Life

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Section b · Q6(b) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

According to Mills, "Elites rule in institutional terms rather than psychological terms." Comment.

Sociology

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Section c · Q6(c) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of social survey method in social research.

Sociology as Science

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Section a · Q7(a) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

Technology has accelerated the process of development and dependency. Discuss.

Social Change in Modern Society

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Section b · Q7(b) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Phenomenological perspectives in sociology reject many of the assumptions of positivism. Comment.

Sociology as Science

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Section c · Q7(c) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Critically assess the Marxian theory of 'Alienation'."

Sociology

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Section a · Q8(a) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

How does Marx view social conflict as an essential element in social change?

Sociological Thinkers: Karl Marx

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Section b · Q8(b) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

What is the impact of gender division of labour on the development of society?

Sociological Thinkers: Karl Marx

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Section c · Q8(c) · UPSC 2020 · Sociology GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Examine how social movements come to an end. Illustrate with examples.

Politics and Society

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