CBSE Class 12 Sociology 2017 Outside Delhi Set-1 Board Question Paper
This is the CBSE Class 12 Sociology Previous Year Question Paper for the 2017 examination, specifically the Outside Delhi Set-1. The paper contains a total of 25 questions, all of which are compulsory. Questions are divided into three types based on marks and word limits: 14 short-answer questions worth 2 marks each (max 30 words), 7 long-answer questions worth 4 marks each (max 80 words), and 4 very long-answer questions worth 6 marks each (max 200 words). Question 25 is based on a provided passage. Practicing with this board question paper helps students understand the exam structure, question difficulty, and time management, ultimately aiding in better preparation for their final exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Sociology |
| Session | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper consists of 25 compulsory questions divided into short-answer (2 marks), long-answer (4 marks), and very long-answer (6 marks) types, with specific word limits for each category.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Child sex ratio in India
- Definition of tribal groups
- Impact of marketization
- Political vulnerability of privileged minorities
- Inclusive and democratic vision of Indian nationalism
- Industrialization and de-industrialization
Important topics
- Factors affecting child sex ratio
- Characteristics of tribal communities
- Consequences of marketization
- Minority rights and political representation
- Concepts of inclusivity and democracy in nationalism
- Impact of industrialization on traditional industries
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Question paper text
Question Paper Outside Delhi 2017 set 1 CBSE Class 12 Sociology
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.
1. Mention the factors responsible for the decline in the child sex ratio in India.
Ans. Factors responsible for the decline in sex ratio in India
- Sex specific abortion - foeticide
- Female infanticide
- Preference for male child
- Severe neglect of infants -girls.
2. Who are the tribal?
Ans. Tribals -
A social group consisting of collection of families and lineages based on shared ties of kinship, ethnicity, and common history of territorial – political organization. OR Believed to be people of the forests whose distinctive habitat in the hill and forest areas shaped their economic, social and political attributes. OR 1/10
Tribes were communities that did not -
- practice a religion with a written text,
- have a state or political form,
- have sharp class division,
- have caste.
- They were neither Hindus nor peasants
3. What changes have taken place due to marketisation?
Ans. Changes due to marketization 2- Removal of economic controls (deregulations)
- Privatization of industries
- Removing of government control over wages and prices
- Lead to better economic growth
4. How are the privileged minorities politically vulnerable?
Ans. Privileged Minority – Vulnerable,
As there is a demographic dominance of the majority.
- Face the risk that the majority community will capture political power through elections.
- The dominant majority uses the state machinery to suppress the religious or cultural institutions of the minorities; forcing them to abandon their distinctive identity.
- "In Indian nationalism, the dominant trend was marked by an inclusive and a
democratic vision." What do you understand by the words 'inclusive' and 'democratic' in this statement?
Ans. In the above statement "inclusive "and "democratic "mean -
- Inclusive because it recognized diversity and plurality
- Democratic because it sought to do away with discrimination and exclusion and bring forth a just and equitable society.
6. How does industrialisation lead to de-industrialisation?
Ans. Industrialization led to de-industrialization in India -
-Industrialization lead to setting up of factories in Britain – emergence of machine production.
- De-industrialization – unlike Britian , traditional manufacture and export declined in India
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This document is the CBSE Class 12 Sociology Previous Year Question Paper for the 2017 Outside Delhi Set-1 examination.
What is the structure of the Sociology 2017 paper?
The paper has 25 questions divided into short-answer (2 marks), long-answer (4 marks), and very long-answer (6 marks) types, with varying word limits.
How can solving this previous year paper help?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, marking scheme, and time management required for the CBSE Class 12 Sociology board exam.
What is the total marks and duration for this paper?
The text indicates there are 25 questions, with marks allocated per question type (2, 4, and 6 marks), but the total marks and duration are not explicitly stated in the provided text.
What are the benefits of practicing with PYQs?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, identify important topics, and improve their marks by practicing with authentic exam questions.
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