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23-B, 3rd Floor Pusa Road, Metro Pillor No. 115, Old Rajender Nagar,New Delhi-110060
"Success usually comes to thosewho are too busy to be looking for it."
ROHANKUMAR
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UPSC TOPPER CSE-2017
VIKASH RANJAN IS CLASSES
SOCIOLOGY For lASTest Series (Answer Writing. Skill Trai.ning)
CSEMains 2016
VIKASH RANJAN(Author, "Fundamentals of Sociology·, "Applied Sociology")
Test Code I SOC/20161Test-1 IName to\c1~ ~\..)~M2..Mob. No.
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InstructionsPlease read each of the followinginstructions carefully before attemptingquestions:o There are EIGHT questions divided in two
SECTION.o Candidate has to attempt ALL questions.o Questions No. 1 and 5 are compulsory to
answer.o The number of marks carried by a question/
part is indicated against ito Word limit in questions, wherever specified,
should be adhered to.Attempts of questions shall be counted inchronological order. Unless struck off, attemptof a question shall be counted even ifattempted partly. Any page or portion of thepage left blank in the answer book must beclearly struck off.
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SOCIOLOGY FOR lASAnswer Writing Skill Training (Test Series).
"UPSCCriterion for Mains"The main exam is intended to assessthe overall Intellectual traits and depth of understanding of candidatesrather than merely the rangeof information and memory"
Focus of the Test Series• Development of Answer Writing Skill.
• Understanding your current state preparedness & required plan of action.o Focuson structure & presentation of answer according to requirements of the questions .
e Understanding the alignment of Theory, Facts, Sociological Studies & Personal Observation ofCurrent Socio-Economic& Political Affairs in the answer.
s Understanding actual requirement (Key words, Context & Content) in the different marks typesquestions (30Marks, 20 Marks, 12 Marks).
• Understanding the type of questions to be attempted for good score (strategy & approach) .e Evaluation of the answer sheet in the context of demand and dynamism of the examination .., Personal discussion session for in-depth explanation of answer of every question. J• Personal counseling session to fulfill specific competitive needs of the students.L.____ _
Plan and Philosophy of the Test Serieso Our plan facilitates 'DemandBasedSupply'&
cover whole syllabus according to thedynamicpatternof MainsExamination.
• All Testwill bebasedon ChangingNatureandPattern of questionsbeingaskedbyUPSCandwill be conducted under examinationsituation on weekly basisat the institutionalvenue.
o Our Test plan is supplemented by detailedsuggested reading for every topic.Explanation & analysis of the test withpersonalized attention. Special focus wouldbeon modelanswers.
• We will leaveno stone unturned to developyour dedication,determination, sincerity andcommitment to yourself& to the preparation.
• Understandthe context of the questions. Content ofthe answershouldbeinthe contextual framework.
• Ensureproper systematizationof the structure of theanswer.Proper consideration of priority and focus ofgiven ideasismust.
• Logical structure of sentence and their alignment.Present relevant information, choice of words andproper statement.
e Proper visibility of idea through alignment Theory,Facts,SociologicalStudies& PersonalObservation ofCurrent Socio-Economic& Political Affairs accordingto the requirement of the question.
• Impressivebeginning and Conclusion of the answer.Giveyour opinion when askedfor it. Incorporate youropinion from different perspective in a balancemanner.
1. Write short notes on the following: (100words) 10)(5=50Marks(a) Emergence of sociology is an outcome of modernity and social change in Europe. Discuss.
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(e) Elucidate Significanceof Case Studies as method of DataCollection.
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2. (a) Distinguish between probability and non-probabilitysampling methods. How many types ofsamplingdesignsare there?Discussimportanceof samplinginsociologicalstudies.
3. (a) "Systematicattemptswere made byAuguste Comte, Spencer,Durkheim.Weber and othersto study society and to establish a science of society called sociology". Elaborate thestatement.
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(b) According to Marx "matter is the realm of truth". Examine Karl Marx's notion of 'HistoricalMaterialism'inthe Itghtotthis·statement 25 Marks
4. (a) Discuss in brief Major theoretical strandsof researchmethodology. 25 Marksor
(b) According to Emile Durkheim, 'the function of divisionof labour in society is that of thepromotion of social solidarity'.Towhat extent does Durkheim'stheory division of labourexplain the contemporary scenarioof o~r, stability and soci.aL..salidarityin Society?
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6. (a) According to Marx "Historyof hithertoexisting society is a historyof class struggle". Criticallyanalyse this statement. Is class struggle inevitable for the elimination of inequalities,exploitationandConflict in thecontemporarysociety? 25Marks
OR(b) Insteadof animism or naturism,Durkheimtook "totemism" amongtheAustralian tribes as the
key concept of explain the origins of religion. Elaborate Emile Durkheim's analysis of theElementaryForms of ReligiOUSLifeandFunctions of religion in society. Towhat extent does itexplainthe contemporaryscenarioofReligioninSociety? 25Marks
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7. (a) As an established discipline, however, Sociology is a relatively new arrival on the academicscene, and the real expansion in its popularity has occurred in the postwar period. Whatwere factors that have influenced this expansion of Sociology in USA & Asia?
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(b) "Not all facts about human behavior are necessarily social facts." Illustrate the statement andexplain the methods of studying them with reference to this statement.
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8. (a) Highlight the problem of objectivity and value-neutrality in Social Research.Elaborate, with suitable examples, the limitations associated with the tools of Data collection in
Social Science Research. 25 Marks
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OR(b) Critically examine Marxist theory of Alienation. What is the significance of this theory?