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BSOC-132 SOCIOLOGY OF INDIA
Solved Assignment 2020-2021
SOCIOLOGY OF INDIA
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Course Code: BSOC –132
Assignment Code: Asst /TMA /2020-21
Total Marks: 100
| Title Name |
BSOC-132 Sociology Solved Assignment 2020-2021 |
| University | IGNOU |
| Service Type | Solved Assignment (Soft copy/PDF) |
| Course | BAG(Sociology) |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Semester | 2020-2021 Course: BA(Sociology) |
| Session | 2020-21 |
| Short Name | BSOC-132 (ENGLISH) |
| Assignment Code | Asst /TMA /2020-21 |
| Product | Assignment of BAG(Sociology) 2020-2021 (IGNOU) |
| Submission Date | For the students enrolled in July 2020 30th April, 2021 For the students enrolled in January 2021 31st October, 2021 |
Assignment One
Answer the following Descriptive Category questions in about 500 words each. Each question
carries 20 marks.
2 x20=40
1. Describe the elements of unity and diversity in India.
OR
Do you think the diversity of different cultures and races affect the unity of India. Give examples
to explain your standpoint.
2. Define the concept of social change and describe some of the ways in which India is changing.
OR
What is the meaning of tribe? Discuss the major characteristics associated with tribes in India.
Assignment Two
Answer the following Short Category questions in about 250 words each. Each question carries 10
marks.
3 X 10 = 30
3. Define Caste. Discuss the attributional approach to the study of caste in India.
OR
Discuss the concept of class with special reference to society in India.
4. Is family an universal social institution? Discuss
OR
Describe briefly the marriage patterns found in India.
5. Does religion play a significant role in our daily lives? Discuss
OR
Define ethnicity and discuss some of the major ethnic movements in India.
Assignment Three
Answer the following Short Category questions in about 100 words each. Each question carries 6
marks.
5 X 6 = 30
6. What is the meaning of social institution?
7. Define social movement and discuss an example of social movement in tribal India.
8. Who are the dalits?
9. Define communalism and give an example.
10. How is secularism in India different from secularism in the West?
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