UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Sociology Paper II Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2025
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 UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight descriptive questions divided into two sections, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory. Candidates must attempt a total of five questions, ensuring at least one from each section. The paper is printed in both Hindi and English, and answers must be written in the authorized medium specified in the admission certificate. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a position in the Civil Services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Indian Social System
  • Modernization of Indian Traditions
  • Social Reform Movements
  • Tribal Socio-economic Conditions
  • Colonial Policies
  • Theoretical Pluralism
  • Orthogenetic Changes
  • Agrarian Class Structure
  • Same Sex Marriages
  • Population Dynamics
  • Nation Building
  • Role of Religion

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) Examination 2025 Sociology Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2025 Sociology Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Sociology Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern Details
  • UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों की शब्द सीमा, जहाँ उल्लिखित है, को माना जाना चाहिए।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।

  • 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.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

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

(a) 'भारतीय विद्या परिप्रेक्ष्य, भारतीय सामाजिक व्यवस्था को समझने में महत्वपूर्ण है।' विवेचना कीजिए ।
'Textual perspective is important in understanding of Indian Social System.' Discuss.

(b) पुष्टि कीजिये कि भारतीय परम्पराओं का आधुनिकीकरण हो रहा है। इसमें योगदान करने वाले कारकों की भी विवेचना कीजिये।
Justify that the Indian traditions are modernizing. Also discuss its contributing factors.

(c) आपके अनुसार महिलाओं की स्थिति के उत्थान के लिए कौन से सामाजिक सुधार आन्दोलन ने सबसे अधिक प्रभावशाली भूमिका का निर्वाह किया है ? व्याख्या कीजिए ।
According to you, which social reform movement has played the most effective role in uplifting the status of women? Explain.

(d) औपनिवेशिक नीतियों नें भारत में जनजातियों की सामाजिक-आर्थिक दशाओं को किस प्रकार से प्रभावित किया था ? विवेचना कीजिये ।
How did Colonial Policies for the tribes affected their socio-economic conditions in India? Discuss.

(e) आप जी. एस. घुर्ये को ‘सैद्धान्तिक बहलवाद’ के प्रयोगकर्त्ता के रूप में किस प्रकार से उचित ठहरायेंगे ।
How would you appropriate to characterise G. S. Ghurye as a practitioner of 'theoretical pluralism'?

Section A

Q2. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों का उत्तर लगभग 200 शब्दों में दीजिए:
Answer the following questions in about 200 words each:

(a) क्या आप सोचते हैं कि भारत जैसे समाज में नियतविकासीय परिवर्तन विभेदीकरण के द्वारा होते हैं ? क्या आप नियतविकासीय प्रक्रिया में निरन्तरता को देखते हैं ? अपना उत्तर उपयुक्त उदाहरण सहित विस्तार से दीजिए।
Do you think that in a society like India orthogenetic changes take place through differentiation? Do you observe continuities in the orthogenetic process? Elaborate your answer with suitable examples.

(b) ‘कृषक वर्ग संरचना आधुनिक शक्तियों के कारण परिवर्तित हो रही है ।’ आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए ।
'Agrarian class structure has been undergoing changes due to modern forces.' Critically examine.

(c) समलैंगिक विवाह, भारत में जनसंख्यात्मक गतिकी के लिए किस प्रकार उत्तरदायी हैं ? विवेचना कीजिये ।
How same sex marriages are responsible for population dynamics in India? Discuss.

Section A

Q3. निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों का उत्तर लगभग 200 शब्दों में दीजिए:
Answer the following questions in about 200 words each:

(a) राष्ट्र निर्माण से आप क्या समझते हैं ? राष्ट्र निर्माण में धर्म की क्या भूमिका होती है ? अपने उत्तर को विस्तार पूर्वक लिखिए ।
What do you mean by nation building ? What is the role of religion in nation building ? Elaborate your answer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

The year is 2025.

Which paper is this?

This is Sociology Paper II.

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC.

What is the maximum marks for Sociology Paper II?

The maximum marks are 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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