CS Main 2018 Sociology Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) EXAM
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Sociology Paper - I
Subject Sociology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Sociology Paper I from the CS (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2018. The paper carried a maximum of 250 marks and was allocated a duration of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with questions presented in both Hindi and English. Candidates were required to answer a total of five questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5, and choose at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Civil Services through the Mains examination, providing a clear understanding of the expected depth and breadth of knowledge in Sociology.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sociology
  • Interaction
  • Weber's Protestant Ethic
  • Spirit of Capitalism
  • Mead's 'I' and 'Me'
  • Natural vs. Social Inequality
  • Caste and Class
  • Family Structures
  • Non-positivistic Methodology
  • Durkheim's Theory of Suicide
  • Social Stratification

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (MAIN) EXAM 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

  • CS (MAIN) EXAM: 2017 Sociology Paper - I
  • CS (MAIN) EXAM: 2019 Sociology Paper - I
  • CS (MAIN) EXAM: 2018 General Studies Paper - I
  • CS (MAIN) EXAM: 2018 Sociology Paper - I Answer Key
  • CS (MAIN) EXAM Syllabus
  • Sociology Syllabus for UPSC Mains
  • CS (MAIN) EXAM Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पुष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यय 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 पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पुष्ठ 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 I 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 Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each :

(a) समाजशास्त्र का फोकस बिन्दु अन्योन्यक्रिया पर आधारित है। आप इसको सामान्य बुद्धि से किस प्रकार प्रभेदित करते हैं ?
The focal point of Sociology rests on interaction. How do you distinguish it from common sense?

(b) बेबर की प्रोटेस्टैन्ट आचारनीति और पूँजीवाद की आत्मा के बीच तथ्य और मूल्य में भेद कीजिए ।
Distinguish between fact and value in Weber's Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism.

(c) क्या आपके विचार में मीड के कार्य में ‘आई’ और ‘मी’ केन्द्रीय शब्द हैं ?
Do you think 'T and 'Me' are central terms in Mead's work ?

(d) प्राकृतिक और सामाजिक असमता के बीच क्या विभेद है ? जाति और वर्ग विमाओं से उदाहरण दीजिए ।
What is the difference between natural and social inequality ? Give examples from caste and class dimensions.

(e) विकसित समाजों में परिवार के नवीन स्वरूप क्या-क्या हैं ? चर्चा कीजिए ।
What are the new forms of family in developed societies ? Discuss.

Section A

Q2.

(a) क्या अप्रत्यक्षवादी कार्यप्रणाली वैज्ञानिक है ? सोदाहरण स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
Is non-positivistic methodology scientific ? Illustrate.

(b) आत्महत्या पर दुर्खीम के आधारिक तर्कों की व्याख्या कीजिए । क्या आप समकालीन भारतीय समाज की उच्च आत्महत्या दरों का विश्लेषण दुर्खीम की थियोरी के द्वारा कर सकते हैं ?
Explain Durkheim's basic arguments on suicide. Can you analyse high suicide rates of contemporary Indian society with Durkheim's theory?

(c) मूल्यांकन कीजिए कि क्या समाज के लिए सामाजिक स्तरीकरण प्रकार्यात्मक है।
Evaluate if social stratification is functional for society.

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