CBSE Class 12 Sociology Previous Year Question Paper 2018
This is the CBSE Class 12 Sociology Previous Year Question Paper from the 2018 Main Ree Exam (Delhi). The exam is for 3 hours and has a maximum of 80 marks. It contains 25 questions in total, all of which are compulsory. The paper is divided into sections based on question type and marks: Questions 1-14 are short-answer type (2 marks each, max 30 words), Questions 15-21 are long-answer type (4 marks each, max 80 words), and Questions 22-25 are very long-answer type (6 marks each, max 200 words). Question 25 requires answering based on a provided passage. Solving this previous year's board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the upcoming board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Sociology |
| Session | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper consists of 25 questions. Short-answer questions (1-14) carry 2 marks each, long-answer questions (15-21) carry 4 marks each, and very long-answer questions (22-25) carry 6 marks each. The total time allowed is 3 hours for a maximum of 80 marks.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Modernization
- Alienation
- Mass Media vs Mass Communication
- Caste-based Specialization
- Nationalism
- Pressure Groups
- Civil Society
- Quasi-federal Structure
- Tribal Classification
- Varna vs Jati
- Tribalism
- Prejudice
- Dalit
- Social Stratification
- Social Reform
- Westernization
- Economy after Independence
- Rural-Urban Gap
- Urbanization
- Capitalism
- Nation
- Democratic Values
- Farmer Suicides
- Globalization and Culture
- International Division of Labour
- Environmental Movements
- Total Fertility Rate (TFR)
Important topics
- Modernization
- Alienation
- Mass Media
- Caste
- Nationalism
- Pressure Groups
- Civil Society
- Federal Structure
- Tribalism
- Dalit
- Social Stratification
- Social Reform
- Westernization
- Capitalism
- Globalization
- Farmer Suicides
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Question paper text
CBSE Question Paper 2018 Class Sociology (Reconducted)
Time allowed: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
- There are 25 questions in all.
- All questions are compulsory.
- Questions no. 1 - 14 are short-answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words.
- Questions no. 15 – 21 are long-answer type questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
- Questions no. 22 – 25 are very long-answer type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 200 words. Question no. 25 is to be answered on the basis of the passage given.
- What is meant by modernization?
- What is alienation as understood by Marx?
- How is mass media different from mass communication?
- Mention the reasons for caste based specialization among traditional business communities.
- What is the basic principle that nationalism assumes?
- What are pressure groups?
- What do you understand by the term civil society?
- State any two features of India's quasi federal structure.
- Classify the tribals on the basis of language.
- Distinction between varna and jati.
- What is tribalism?
- How do prejudices influence our behaviour in society?
- What is the significance of the term Dalit?
- How is social stratification a characteristic of society, not simply a function of individual
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differences?
- "What marked these 19<sup>th</sup> centuries social reform attempts was the modern context and the mix of ideas." Explain.
OR
Explain westernization as a process of cultural change in India.
- 'After Independence the government took over the commanding heights of the economy.' State the reasons for this decision.
- How is mass media responsible for bridging the gap between rural and urban areas?
OR
Discuss the growth of print media in India after Independence.
- Analyze the impact of urbanization in India as given by M.S.A. Rao.
- Explain capitalism as a social system.
- A nation is a peculiar sort of community that is easy to describe but hard to define. How?
- 'Would it be appropriate to say that democratic values and institutions are purely western?' Comment.
- The phenomenon of farmer suicides can be attributed to the structural, cultural and social changes occurring in agrarian society. Discuss.
- In what ways does globalization affect culture?
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With globalization there emerged a new 'international division of labour'. Discuss with suitable examples.
- Environmental movements often also contain economic and identity issues. Discuss.
- Read the passage given below and answer the following questions: India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) - the average number of children expected to be born per woman during her reproductive years - has fallen by 19% over the past decade. Among bigger States, the percentage decline in TFR during this period the last decade varied from as high as 28% in Punjab to 5.6% in Kerala. Maharashtra saw the second highest dip in TFR between 2000-2010 at 26.9% followed by Haryana and Andhra Pradesh (25%),
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 12 Sociology Previous Year Question Paper from the 2018 Main Ree Exam (Delhi).
What is the duration and maximum marks for this paper?
The exam duration is 3 hours, and the maximum marks are 80.
How are the questions structured in this paper?
The paper has 25 questions divided into short-answer (2 marks), long-answer (4 marks), and very long-answer (6 marks) types, with word limits for each.
Why is solving previous year question papers important for Class 12 Sociology?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, marking scheme, and difficulty level, improving their preparation and confidence.
What is the significance of the 2018 Sociology paper for students?
This 2018 board question paper provides authentic practice material, allowing students to assess their knowledge and identify areas for improvement before their final exams.
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