Sociology I · Practice questions
Thinkers, methods, stratification, religion, change
1,250 questions, with how toppers answered each. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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"Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind". Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
What are the characteristics of interpretivism? How was it critiqued?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Non-positivist MethodologiesScience and Scientific Method
Examine the role of revolutions in creating social changes?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Protest and Social Movements
Examine the functionalist and conflict theories of social change.
15 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Theories and Agents of Social Change
Answer 1(a). Briefly explain the presentation of exploitation and other facets of Karl Marx's sociological work.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Karl Marx
Social sciences cannot depend solely on positivist approach for research.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
Critically examine R.K Merton's views on the contributions of research to the development of sociological theory.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Robert K. MertonScience and Scientific Method
Is religion a solution of social problems or a cause of it? Give theoretical strands in support of your answer.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Sociology of ReligionReligion in Modern Society
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Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Emergence of Sociology
Explain the relationship between the nation-state and citizenship. Why has the nation-state become the most common arena for government?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Nation, State and Citizenship
Analyse the cause and impact of gendered division of labour on social organisation of Work.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organisation of WorkLabour and Society
How much is it right for sociologists to use the positivist approach to understand society? Explain with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueScience and Scientific Method
Nationalism is an ideology which is inherently narrow and parochial. Do you agree?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Nation, State and Citizenship
Critically analyse Marx's notion of Alienation in context of present day Capitalism.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016
Karl MarxLabour and Society
Identify the causes of religious fundamentalism in contemporary global world.
25 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014
Religion in Modern SocietySociology of Religion
Using examples, debate whether identity politics is a divisive or unifying force.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Protest and Social MovementsNation, State and Citizenship
Compare and contrast Talcott Parsons with Karl Marx with respect to their views on social change.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2015
Theories and Agents of Social ChangeKarl Marx
Discuss the sociological significance of distinction b/w family and household.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Family, Household and Marriage
What are the challenges in conduct of a participant observation? Illustrate using research work.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Research Methods and Data CollectionFact, Value and Objectivity
Sociology is a discipline that can explain both society and work towards a more just world. In this context, discuss Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a research methodology.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Positivist and Interpretivist schools in sociology. (b) Feminist perspective on Kinship and Marriage. (c) Risk society and its influence on contemporary society.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Positivism and Its CritiqueNon-positivist Methodologies
What are the various forms of citizenship? Has it given visibility to the 'invisibles'?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Nation, State and CitizenshipEquality, Inequality and Exclusion
What significance does Merton's Middle Range Theory play in sociology? Critically discuss.
20 marks · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
"Max Weber's 'Ideal Types' are conceptual tools rather than reflections of actual reality." Discuss your perspective on this assertion.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Max Weber