30% curtailed syllabus in SOCIOLOGY for STD XI and XII (General students) Year 2020-21

Chapter wise allocation of marks. Weightage to the content.

Sr No

Name Of the Chapter Marks

Book -1 =Introducing Sociology

1 Ch.1. Sociology and Society 15

2 Ch.2 Terms, concepts and their use in sociology 25

3 Ch. 3 Understanding Social Institutions 25

4 Ch. 4 Culture and Socialisation 15

Total 80

Final Exam Portion Year 2020-21 Book -2 = Understanding Society.

1 Ch.1Social change and Social order in rural

and urban Society

20

2 Ch.2 Environment and Society 10

3 Ch. 3 Introducing western sociologist 15

4 Ch. 4 Indian Sociologist 15

5 Ch. 5 Understanding Social institutions (Core content chapter from book -1.)

20

Total 80

Note: - Project /Assignment - Refer to earlier topics

STD ,=XIIth (General Students) 30 per curtailed syllabus. Final Exam Year 2020-21 Marks - 80 Weightage to content.

Sr No

Name Of the Chapter Marks

Book -1 =Book -1.Indian Society.

1 Ch.1. Introducing Indian Society 01

2 Ch.2 The demographic structure of Indian society 11

3 Ch. 3 Social institution-Continuity and change 06

4 Ch. 4 The market as a social institution 06

5 Ch.5 Patterns of social inequality and Exclusions 11

6 Ch. 6 Suggestion for project work 05

Total 40

Book -2 = Social Change and development in

India.

1 Ch. Structural change 07

2 Ch.2 Cultural change 07

3 Ch. 3 Change and Development in Ruler society 09

4 Ch. 4 Mass media and communication 07

5 Ch. 5 Social movements 10

Total 80

Note:- For Assignments Refer earlier topics

Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Alto,

Betim-Goa

BLUE-PRINT HSSC (MODEL PAPER) 2020-21

Duration- 2 ½ Hrs Sub- Sociology Max marks- 80

Sr. No

Chap. No

Objectives Knowledge 30% Understanding 50% Application20% Total

Content Area

VSA 1

S.A I 2

S.A II 3

L.A 4

VSA

S.A I

S.A II

L.A

VSA

S.A I

S.A II

L.A

Marks

1

1 BOOK I INDIAN SOCIETY Introducing Indian Society

1(1) 01

2

2 Demographic structure of Indian society

9(2)

10(2)

17(3) 25(4)*

11

3

3 Social Institutions: Continuity and change

2(1)

18(3)

11(2)

06

4

4 The Market as a Social Institution.

12(2)

26(4)

06

5

5 Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

5(1)

19(3)

20(3) 27(4)*

11

6 7 Suggestions for Project Work

6(1)

28(4)

05

7

1

BOOK II Structural Change

3(1)

13(2)

29(4)

07

8 2 Cultural Change

7(1) 14(2)

30(4)

07

9

4

Change and Development in Rural society

15(2)

31(4)

21(3)

09

10 7 Mass Media and Communication

4(1)

22(3)

23(3)

07

11 8 Social Movements

8(1)

24(3)

16(2) 32(4)*

10

Total :

24

40

16 80

Note: Figures outside bracket indicate question number and figures within the bracket indicate marks. * Indicate options.

Model Question Paper 2020-21

STD:- XII Duration: 2 ½ Hrs

Sub: Sociology Total No of Questions: 32 max mks.80

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Instructions:

I) This question paper consists of 32 questions divided into 4 parts; A,B,C and D.

II) Answer each part on a fresh page.

III) Write the no. of each question clearly.

IV) All questions are compulsory.

V) Part A contains 8 questions of 1 mark each, of which 1-4 are a multiple choice type questions and 5-8 are to be

answered in one sentence only. Part B contains 8 questions of 2 marks each. Part C Contains 8 questions of 3

marks each and part D contains 8 questions of 4 marks each.

VI) There is no overall choice. However, internal choice is provided in Q.25, Q.27and Q.32

VII) Answers should be brief and to the point. Word limit should be adhered to as far as possible.

PART A

Q. Nos 1-8 carry 1 mark each. In 1-4 questions four options are provided out of which one is correct.

Select the Correct option. In 5-8 questions answers should be written in one sentence only.

1. The forces of modernization and capitalist economic change united India for the first time under:

French rule

Colonial rule

Dutch rule

Mughal rule

2. The castes which had large population and were granted land rights by partial land reforms were:

Scheduled Castes

Dominant Castes

Outcastes

Backward Castes

3. Emergence of machine production, based on the use of inanimate power resources like steam or electricity I

Mechanisation

Industrialisation

Urbanisation

Modernisation

4. The first modern mass media institution began with the development of :

Printing press

Television

Post and Telegraph

Radio Broadcasting

5. What is Prejudice?

6. What is unstructured interview?

7. Name the social reformer who opened the first school for women.

8. What does redemptive social movement aim at?

PART B

Q. Nos. 9 -16 are short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answers to them should normally not exceed

40 words.

9. State any two social reasons for rural people migrating to cities.

10. Why was the Malthusian theory criticized by the Marxist and the Liberals?

11. Examine how tribes have been classified on the basis of acquired traits.

12. Explain the meaning of “Comodification” with the help of examples. 13. “Colonialism

led to considerable movement of people”. Explain.

14. What is “secularization of caste”?

15. State the changes brought about by abolition of zamindari system.

16. Explain any two features of social movement.

PART C Q.Nos. 17 -24 are also short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each. Answers to them should normally not exceed 60 words.

17. “Literacy varies across gender, region and social groups”. Explain.

18. Explain the features of caste.(Any 3)

19. Write a short note on Adivasi struggle.

20. Explain the key principles of social stratification.

21. Analyze the negative consequences of contract farming.

22. “Privately owned Radio provided a boost to entertainment programme”. Explain. 23. Analyze

the amazing growth in Indian Newspaper in last few decades.

24. Write a short note on ‘New Farmers Movement’.

PART D

Q. Nos. 25 -32 are long answer type questions carrying 4 marks each. Answers to them should normally not exceed

100 words. Internal choice is provided in Q. No. 25, Q.No.27 and Q. No. 32.

25. Analyze the factors responsible for the decline of Child Sex Ratio in India.

OR

Analyze the Family Planning Programme during the emergency period.

26. Explain the trading network which existed in pre-colonial India.

27. Analyze the struggle of the differently abled.

OR

Analyze the contribution of social reformers towards women’s Equality & Rights.

28. Write a short note on ‘Survey’ as a method in sociological research.

29. Explain the impact of Industrialisation on colonial India.

30. Explain the criticisms leveled against sanskritisation as a concept of social change.

31. Explain the negative social consequences of Green Revolution.

32. Explain Chipko Movement as an ecological movement.

OR

Explain the Dalit Movement as a caste based movement.

Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education, Alto, Betim-Goa

Model Paper For Academic Year 2020-21 Duration: 2 ½ Hrs Subject: - Sociology H-554 Maximum Marks: - 80

Q. No. Name of the Chapters Knowledge 30% Understanding 50% Application20% Total

Book I – Indian Society. (40) VSA 1

S.A I 2

S.A II 3

L.A 4

VSA 1

S.A I 2

S.A II 3

L.A 4

VSA 1

S.A I 2

S.A II 3

L.A 4

1 Ch.1. Introducing Indian Society (1)

1(1) 01

Ch.2. The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society (11)

10(2) 9(2) 17(3) 25(4)*

11

Ch.3. Social Institutions: Continuity and Change (06)

11(2) 26(4) 06

Ch.4. The Market as a Social Institution (06)

18(3) 19(3) 06

5. Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion (11)

2(1) 5(1)

12(2) 20(3) 27(4)*

11

7. Suggestions for Project Work (05)

6(1) 28(4) 05

Book II – Social Change And Development In India. (40)

Ch.1 Structural Change (07) 3(1) 21(3) 07

22(3)

Ch.2 Cultural Change (07) 4(1) 13(2) 29(4) 07

Ch. 4 Change and Development in Rural Society (09)

23(3) 30(4) 14(2) 09

Ch. 7 Mass Media and Communications (07)

7(1) 31(4) 15(2) 07

Ch. 8 Social Movements (10) 8(1) 32(4)

*

16(2) 24(3) 10

Total : 24 40 16 80

Note: Figures outside bracket indicate question number and figures within the bracket indicate marks. * Indicate options.

Goa Board Of Secondary And Higher Secondary Education, Alto, Betim -Goa.

Model Paper For Academic Year -2020-2021

Time: 2 ½ Hrs. Sub.: SOCIOLOGY Sub. Code: H 554

Total No. Of Questions: 32 Max.Marks: 80

INSTRUCTIONS: i) This question paper consists of 32 questions divided into 4 parts i.e., A, B, C, and D. ii) Answer each part on a fresh page. iii) Write the number of each question clearly. iv) All questions are compulsory. v) Part A contains 8 questions of 1 mark each, of which 1 -4 are multiple choice type questions and 5 -8 are to be answered in one sentence only. Part B contains 8 questions of 2 marks each, Part C contains 8 questions of 3 marks each, and Part D contains 8 questions of 4 marks each. vi) There is no overall choice. However internal choice is `provided in Q. No. 25 , Q. No. 27 and Q. No. 32. vii) Answers should be brief and to the point and the word limit should be adhered to as far as Possible.

PART –A

Q.Nos. 1 -8 carry 1 mark each. in 1 -4 questions four options are provided out of whoch one is correct. Select the

correct option. In 5 -8 questions, answers should be in one sentence only.

1. The main carriers of nationalism who led the campaign for freedom during colonial period were the:

Rural middle classes

Urban middle classes

Urban upper classes

Rural upper classes

2. The ways in which individuals may be cut off from full involvement in the wider society is referred to as :

Social inequality

Social exclusion

Social stratification

Social discrimination

3. The emergence of machine production based on the use of inanimate power resources like steam or electricity is:

Westernization

Industrialisation

Modernization

Democratization

4. At the All India Muslim Ladies Conference, Jahanara Shah Nawas proposed a resolution against the evils of:

Polygamy

Sati system

Child marriage

Female infanticide

5. Mention any two main dimensions of untouchability.

6. What is an Observation research method?

7. Name the first modern mass media institution.

8. Give an example of Reformist social movements.

PART -B

Q. Nos. 9 -16 are short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answers to them should normally not exceed

40 words.

9. Elaborate any two causes of famines.

10. State any two checks suggested by Thomas Robert Malthus to reduce population growth.

11. Explain any two features of caste.

12. Write a short note on Other Backward classes.

13. State the two kinds of Westernisation.

14. Examine any two negative consequences of Green Revolution.

15. Analyze the impact of Globalisation on Radio.

16. Explain any two features of social movements.

PART -C

Q.Nos. 17 -24 are also short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each. Answers to them should normally not exceed 60 words. 17. 'Literacy varies considerably across gender, across regions and across social groups.' Explain.

18. Write a short note on traditional business community of the’vaishyas.

19. "The advent of colonialism in India produced major upheavals in the economy, productions, trade and agriculture." Explain. 20. Write a note on common features central to the public perception of 'disability'.

21. "Colonialism led to considerable movement of people". Explain.

22. Explain the three different situations of urban impact after independence according to the Sociologist M.S.A.Rao. 23. Elaborate the land reform laws passed in independent India.

24. Explain any three theories of social movements.

PART -D

Q. Nos. 25 -32 are long answer type questions carrying 4 marks each. Answers to them should normally not exceed

100 words. Internal choice is provided in Q. No. 25, Q.No.27 and Q. No. 32.

25. Analyze the factors responsible for the declining child sex ratio in India.

OR

Analyze the National Population policy in India.

26. Explain the major hardships faced by the tribal’s due to the national development.

27. Analyze the contribution of social reformers in the 19th century towards the struggle for women's Equality and rights. OR

Analyze the State and Non-State initiatives to address caste and tribe discrimination.

28. Explain the 'survey' as a sociological research method.

29. Critically evaluate the process of Sanskritization in India.

30. Explain the features of contract farming System.

31. Explain the effects of Globalisation on print media.

32. Write a note on the Chipko movement as an ecological movement.

OR

Write a note on Dalit movement as a caste-based movement.

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MODEL PAPER BLUE-PRINT MARCH H.S.S.C. EXAMINATION (STD XII)

Duration: 2½ hours Subject: Sociology Max. Marks: 80

Objective Knowledge (26.25)

Understanding (51.25) Application (22.5) Total

Content Area VSA 1

SA-1 2

SA- 2 3

LA 4

VSA 1

SA-1 2

SA- 2 3

LA 4

VSA 1

SA-1 2

SA- 2 3

LA 4

Book-I INDIAN SOCIETY (40)

1. Introducing Indian Society 1(1)

1

2. The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society

2(1)

4(1) 9(2)

17(3) 25(4)* 11

3. Social Institutions: Continuity And Change

10(2)

26(4)

6

4. The Market as a Social Institution

27(4)* 11(2) 6

5. Patterns of Social Inequality And Exclusion

3(1) 18(3) 28(4)

19(3) 11

6. Suggestions for Project Work 12(2) 20(3) 5

Book- II SOCIAL CHANGE AND

DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA (40)

1. Structural Change

21(3) 29(4)

7

2. Cultural Change 5(1)

13(2)

30(4)

7

3.Change and Development in Rural Society

6(1) 14(2)

15(2)

31(4) 9

7. Mass Media and Communications

7(1) 22(3) 23(3)

7

8. Social Movements 8(1) 16(2)

24(3) 32(4)*

10

Total 21 41 18 80

Note: Figures outside the brackets indicate the question number and figures within the brackets indicate the marks.

* indicates optional questions

Goa Board Of Secondary And Higher Secondary Education, Alto, Betim -Goa.

Model Paper For Academic Year -2020-2021

Time: 2 ½ Hrs. Sub.: SOCIOLOGY Sub. Code: H 554

Total No. Of Questions: 32 Max.Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1) This question paper consists of 32 questions divided into 4 Parts i.e. A, B, C and D. 2)

Answer each Part on a fresh page. 3) Write the number of each question clearly.

4) All questions are compulsory.

5) Part A contains 08 questions of 01 mark each, of which 1-4 are multiple choice type questions and

5-8 are to be answered in one sentence only. Part B contains 08 questions of 02 marks each, Part C

contains 08 questions of 03 marks each and Part D contains 08 questions of 04 marks each. 6) There is no overall choice. However internal choice is provided in Q.25, Q.27 and Q.32.

7) Answers should be brief and to the point and the word limit should be adhered to as far as possible.

PART A

Q. Nos 1-8 carry 01 mark each. In 1-4 questions four options are provided out of which one is correct. Select the

correct option. In 5-8 questions, answers should be in one sentence.

1) Colonial exploitation and domination scarred Indian society in many ways and gave birth to its own enemy.

Feudalism

Socialism

Nationalism

Fascism

2) An example of preventive checks according to Robert Malthus is.

Floods

Disease

Famines

Celibacy

3) The first Backward class commission was headed by.

Kaka Kalelkar

B.P Mandal

Datta Sawant

B.P Wadia

4) An epidemic that affects a very wide geographical area is known as.

Endemic

Pandemic

Plannedemic

Panicdemic

5) What is Sanskritization?

6) State any two examples of land owning groups in Karnataka.

7) Name the scholar who argued that newspapers helped the growth of Nationalism.

8) State any one issue against which the leaders of the movement in Jharkhand agitated.

PART B

Q. Nos 9-16 are Short answer type questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to them should normally not exceed 40 words 9) State the causes of famines.

10) Explain any two features of caste.

11) Explain the significance of the Dhorai village according to Alfred Gell. 12) Explain

the features of interview method.

13) Explain the process of Westernization.

14) State the effects of large scale circulation of labour.

15) Explain the transformation that took place in rural society after Independence.

16) What is the “New farmer’s movement about? PART C

Q. Nos 17-24 are also Short answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to them should normally not

exceed 60 words.

17) “Literacy varies across gender across regions and across social groups.” Explain.

18) Explain the dimensions of Untouchability.

19) Analyze some common features central to the perception of disability all over the world.

20) Analyze the Survey Method of sociological research.

21) Explain the impact of British industrialization on Indian society.

22) Explain the factors responsible for the amazing growth of Indian language newspapers.

23) Write a note on Mass Media under the British rule.

24) Explain the features of Social movements.

PART D

Q. Nos 25-32 are Long answer type questions carrying 04 marks each. Answers to them should normally not

exceed 100 words. Internal choice is provided in Q.25, Q.27 and Q.32.

25) Analyze the factors responsible for the declining sex ratio in India.

OR

Analyze the Population Policy in India. 26) The tribal’s suffered in the name of National Development. Explain.

27) Write a note on the success of the Marwari community.

OR

Write a note on the traditional business communities of the Vaishyas. 28) Explain the role of the Social Reformers in the 19th century towards the struggle for women’s equality

and rights.

29) Explain the impact of British Colonialism on India.

30) Sanskritization as a concept has been criticized at different levels. Explain.

31) Analyze the negative impact of the Green Revolution.

32) Analyze the Chipko Movement.

OR

Analyze Caste based Movements.