Civil Services Main 2018 Sociology Paper II PDF | UPSC Exam

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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 Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2018
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Sociology Paper - II
Subject Sociology
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Sociology Paper II for the Civil Services (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2018. The paper is designed to assess candidates' understanding of sociological perspectives on Indian society, social structures, and contemporary issues. It consists of descriptive questions, requiring detailed analysis and critical evaluation. The exam allows three hours to answer a maximum of 250 marks, with candidates needing to attempt five questions out of eight, including compulsory questions from both sections. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in the Indian civil services.

Major Topics Covered

  • G. S. Ghurve's Indological perspective
  • Andre Beteille's study of Tanjore village
  • Media and democracy
  • Changing roles of middle-class women in India
  • Religious sects in India
  • A. R. Desai's views on India's development
  • Champaran Peasant Movement
  • Swaminathan Commission recommendations
  • Food and nutrition security
  • Discrete castes and muddled hierarchies
  • Development-induced displacement
  • Tribal uprising in India

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

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 Sociology Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 General Studies Paper I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 Essay Paper
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018 Sociology Paper II Answer Key
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination Sociology Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Exam Pattern
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Structure

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, 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 Booklet must be clearly struck off. 1\,

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Write short answers, with a sociological perspective, of the following questions in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के समाजशास्त्रीय परिप्रेक्ष्य से संक्षिप्त उत्तर लिखिए, जो प्रत्येक लगभग 150 शब्दों में हो :

(a) Write a note on G. S. Ghurve's Indological perspective of understanding Indian society.
भारतीय समाज को समझने का जी० एस० घूर्वे के भारतविद्याई परिप्रेक्ष्य पर एक टिप्पणी लिखिए।

(b) Give a critical analysis of Andre Beteille's study of Tanjore village.
आन्द्रे बेतेइ के तंजीर गाँव के अध्ययन का समालोचनात्मक विश्लेषण कीजिए।

(c) Media is the fourth pillar of democracy. Discuss.
मीडिया लोकतन्त्र का चौथा स्तम्भ है। विवेचना कीजिए।

(d) Write a note on the changing roles of middle-class women in India.
भारत में मध्यवर्गीय महिलाओं की परिवर्तित हो रही भूमिकाओं पर एक टिप्पणी लिखिए।

(e) Discuss the growth of religious sects in India.
भारत में धार्मिक पन्थों की संबुद्धि की विवेचना कीजिए।

Section A

Q2.

(a) Analyze A. R. Desai's views on India's path of development.
भारत के विकास के पथ पर ए० आर० देसाई के विचारों का विश्लेषण कीजिए।

(b) Examine sociological dynamics of Champaran Peasant Movement in colonial India.
औपनिवेशिक भारत में चम्पारण किसान आन्दोलन की समाजशास्त्रीय गत्यात्मकता का परीक्षण कीजिए।

(c) How do the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission (2004-2006) ensure food and nutrition security for the Indian masses?
स्वामीनाथन आयोग (2004–2006) की सिफारिशें किस प्रकार भारतीय जनता के लिए भोजन एवं पोषण की सुरक्षा को सुनिश्चित करती है?

Section A

Q3.

(a) What do you understand by discrete castes and muddled hierarchies? Substantiate your answer with suitable illustrations.
विविक्त जातियों और संभ्रमित सोपानों से आप क्या समझते हैं? अपने उत्तर को उपयुक्त उदाहरणों के द्वारा पुष्ट कीजिए।

(b) Discuss development-induced displacement in the context of tribal uprising in India. Substantiate your answer with any one detailed illustration from India.
भारत में जनजातीय विद्रोह के संदर्भ में, विकास-प्रेरित विस्थापन पर चर्चा कीजिए। भारत से सम्बन्धित किसी एक विस्तृत उदाहरण के द्वारा अपने उत्तर को पुष्ट कीजिए।

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Which paper is this?

This is Sociology Paper - II.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for Sociology Paper - II is 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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