Sociology Mains 2022 Haryana Question Paper
- Year 2022
- Conducted By Haryana Public Service Commission
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Languages English & Hindi
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Sociology |
| Year | 2022 |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission |
| Subject | Sociology |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This JSON consolidates the Sociology Mains 2022 question paper for Haryana Government jobs (HCS Ex.Br. & Allied Services). Page 1 provides exam metadata (year, duration, marks, languages) and the two-section structure. Page 2 contains repaired descriptive prompts with subparts, including topics such as the difference between sociology and common sense, critiques of positivism, feminist qualitative research, class compromise under industrial capitalism, natural vs social inequality, sociological relation to anthropology, Durkheim’s concept of religion, gig economy logistics, and the science status of sociology. TheSEO data captures a comprehensive set of keywords, FAQs, and image metadata for better discoverability.
Major Topics Covered
- Sociology
- Common sense vs sociology
- Positivism
- Feminist research
- Qualitative research
- Industrial capitalism
- Class inequality
- Natural inequality
- Social inequality
- Durkheim
- Religion
- Gig economy
- Sociology as science
- Sociology vs anthropology
- Research methods
- Qualitative methods
- Modernity
- Capitalism
- Social theory
- Methodology
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Instructions
- 2022 Sociology समाजशास्त्र Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 200 समयः 3 घंटे अधिकतम अंकः 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 ii.
- Each Section contains four (4) questions. प्रत्येक खंड में चार प्रश्न है। iii.
- 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 iv. 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.
- V. प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए। vi.
- 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 vii. 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। \mathbf 1
Questions (page 2)
Q1. 1(a). How is sociology different from common sense?
Q2.
1(b). Bring out the major critiques of positivism.
(8)
Q3.
1
(c) . Why have many feminist researchers preferred qualitative research?
(8)
Q4.
1(d). Examine the concept of 'class compromise' in the Industrial capitalist system.
(8)
Q5.
1(e). Highlight the differences between natural and social inequality.
(8)
Q6.
2(a). 'To say that the relationship between sociology and anthropology is a close one is not to suggest that it is free from tension'. Explain.
(10)
Q7.
2(b). Is Durkheim's concept of religion entirely different from that of his predecessors? Why and how?
(15)
Q8.
2
(c) . Discuss the working condition of gig workers in the digital-enabled gig economy.
(15)
Q9.
3(a). How far do you agree that Sociology is a science? Give reasons to support your answer.
(10)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the duration and maximum marks of the Sociology paper?
3 hours; 200 marks.
How many questions are in Section A and Section B?
Each section contains four questions.
Which questions are compulsory?
Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory.
What topics are covered in Q1 subparts a–e?
1(a) Sociology vs common sense; 1(b) critiques of positivism; 1(c) feminist qualitative research; 1(d) class compromise; 1(e) natural vs social inequality.
What is meant by the 'class compromise' in industrial capitalism?
A concept discussed in 1(d) referring to arrangements between social classes within industrial capitalism.
Why do feminist researchers prefer qualitative research?
Addressed in 1(c) as a justification for qualitative methods.