Sociology HCS Mains 2023 Question Paper – Page 1-2 (Sociology) – Haryana Government Jobs

Haryana Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By HPSC
  • Questions 9
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2023
Year 2023
Conducting Body HPSC
Paper Sociology
Subject Sociology
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 9
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

The 2023 Sociology paper for the Haryana Government Mains comprises two sections, A and B, with five questions to be attempted in total and question 1 and 5 compulsory. Section A covers theoretical and conceptual topics including modernity, alienation in post-industrial society, reference groups as analyzed by Merton, Weberian theory of social stratification, and the implications of modernization on Indian social structure. Section B focuses on sociological methods and epistemology, including non-positivist methodologies, the distinction between sociological knowledge and common sense, and Parson's pattern-variable framework, along with the evolving civil society in contemporary India. The exam is conducted in English and Hindi, with English as the final version in case of translation ambiguity. Total duration is 3 hours, maximum marks 200.

Major Topics Covered

  • Sociology
  • Modernity
  • Alienation
  • Reference Group
  • R.K. Merton
  • Weberian theory
  • Social Stratification
  • Modernization
  • Indian Social Structure
  • Civil Society
  • Contemporary India
  • Non-positivist methodologies
  • Sociological Knowledge
  • Common Sense
  • Parson's pattern-variable
  • Contemporary Society
  • Civil Society in India
  • Positivism
  • Sociology Methods
  • Theoretical Perspectives

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Instructions

  • 2023 SOCIOLOGY समाजशास्त्र Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 200 समय: 3 घंटे अधिकतम अंक: 200

  • This paper is divided into two Sections, Section-A and Section-B. ये प्रश्नपत्र दो खंडों में विभाजित है, खंड-A और खंड-B
  • Each Section contains four (4) questions. प्रत्येक खंड में चार प्रश्न है।
  • Candidate has to attempt five questions in all. परीक्षार्थी को पांच प्रश्नों का उत्तर लिखना है।
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE questions are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section. प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य है और शेष प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं तीन का उत्तर लिखना है, प्रत्येक खंड से एक प्रश्न को हल करना है।
  • Word limit in questions, where specified, should be adhered to. प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it. प्रत्येक प्रश्न/ भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • Questions are printed in English & Hindi languages.
  • In case of any ambiguity in translation of any question, English version shall be treated as final. प्रत्येक प्रश्न हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों भाषाओं में छपा है। प्रश्नों के अनुवाद में किसी अस्पष्टता की स्थिति में, अंग्रेजी सस्करण को ही अन्तिम माना जाएगा। Sociology / 2023 (1)

Questions (page 2)

Q1. (a) Q 1. Write answers of the following questions. (150 word limit for each part) निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखिए। (प्रत्येक भाग के लिए 150 शब्दों की सीमा) 1 How has modernity led to the emergence of sociology?

(a) Q 1. Write answers of the following questions. (150 word limit for each part) निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखिए। (प्रत्येक भाग के लिए 150 शब्दों की सीमा) 1 How has modernity led to the emergence of sociology?

(b) Discuss
1 Critically evaluate the theory of alienation in the post-industrial society?
1

(c) Highlight the critique of reference group theory propounded by R.K.Merton?
1

(d) Comment on the relevance of Weberian theory of social stratification?
1

(e) Comment on the implications of modernization of Indian social structure?

  • (a) Q 1. Write answers of the following questions. (150 word limit for each part) निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखिए। (प्रत्येक भाग के लिए 150 शब्दों की सीमा) 1 How has modernity led to the emergence of sociology?
  • (b) Discuss
    1 Critically evaluate the theory of alienation in the post-industrial society?
    1
  • (c) Highlight the critique of reference group theory propounded by R.K.Merton?
    1
  • (d) Comment on the relevance of Weberian theory of social stratification?
    1

Q2.

(a) Write answers of the following questions. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखिए। 2 Highlight the non-positivist methodologies used in sociology? (Word limit:250)
(10) समाजशास्त्र में प्रयुक्त गैर-प्रत्यक्षवादी पद्धितिशास्त्रो पर प्रकाश डाले। (शब्दसीमा:250)
(15) 2

(b) How sociological knowledge is different from common sense? Discuss (Word limit: 300) समाजशास्त्रीय ज्ञान किस प्रकार सामान्य-बोध से भिन्न है ? चर्चा करें (शब्दसीमा:300) 2

(c) Discuss the relevance of Parson's pattern-variable in understanding
(15) contemporary society? (Word limit: 300) आधुनिक समाज को समझने में पारसंस के प्रतिमान चर के महत्व पर चर्चा करे। (शब्द सीमा:300) Q
3. Write answers of the following questions. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखिए। 3 (a) Discuss the changing nature of civil society in contemporary India? (Word limit:250) आधुनिक भारत में नागरिक समाज की बदलती प्रकृति पर चर्चा करे। (शब्दसीमा:250)
(10)
(2)

Q3. Q
3. Write answers of the following questions. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों के उत्तर लिखिए。
3 (a) Discuss the changing nature of civil society in contemporary India? (Word limit:250)
(3a) आधुनिक भारत में नागरिक समाज की बदलती प्रकृति पर चर्चा करे। (शब्दसीमा:250)
(10)

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