LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A., B.COM DEGREE EXAMINATION – ENGLISH, HISTORY & COMMERCE

FOURTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

SO 4202/4200 – GENERAL SOCIOLOGY

Date : 16/11/2012 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

SECTION – A

Write short notes on the following in 30 words each: ( 10 x 2 = 20 marks )

01) Sociology.

02) Subject Matter of Sociology.

03) Association.

04) Social Work.

05) Social Action.

06) Symbol.

07) Racism

08) Anti-social group.

09) Difference between Evolution and Revolution.

10) Social Development.

SECTION – B

Answer any FIVE of the following in 300 words each: ( 5 x 8 = 40 marks )

11) Write the history of Sociology.

12) What are the characteristics of sociology?

13) Bring out the nature of Political Science and its relationship with Sociology.

14) What do you mean religion? Discuss its need for individuals and society.

15) Explain the various types of marriages.

16) What are the functions of social groups?

17) Explain the meaning of Theory.

SECTION – C

Answer any TWO of the following in 1200 words each: ( 2 x 20 = 40 marks )

18) Explain the nature, scope and importance of Sociology.

19) Define culture and bring out the various elements of culture.

20) Critically examine the factors of social change.

21) Explain the types of social groups with suitable examples.