UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Sociology Paper I Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Sociology Paper - I
Subject Sociology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Sociology Paper I question paper for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. It consists of 8 descriptive questions divided into two sections, with a maximum of 250 marks and a time limit of three hours. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Civil Services, providing a clear understanding of the exam's depth and expectations in Sociology.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sociology
  • Nature of Sociology
  • Social Anthropology
  • Caste System
  • Status Group
  • Marriage
  • Civil Society
  • Democracy
  • Citizenship
  • Family Functions
  • Talcott Parsons

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Civil Services (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Sociology Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Sociology Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Sociology Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Sociology Paper I Solutions
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Sociology Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी ।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू.सी.ए.) पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question / part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: 10×5 = 50 समाजशास्त्र की प्रकृति की चर्चा कीजिए। सामाजिक मानवशास्त्र के साथ इसके संबंध पर प्रकाश (a) डालिए। Discuss the nature of Sociology. Highlight its relationship with Social Anthropology.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for Sociology Paper I.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete the paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in total?

There are 8 questions in total.

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