CBSE Class 12 Sociology 2016 Delhi Question Paper (Set - I)

General Instruction

1. The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers. These are only

Guidelines and do not constitute the complete answer. The students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the marks be awarded accordingly.

1. Candidates are permitted to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request and on

payment of the prescribed fee. All Examiners / Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that evaluation is carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the Marking Scheme.

1. All the Head Examiners/Examiners are instructed that while evaluating the answer scripts, if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, should be marked on the incorrect answer and awarded 0 Marks.
2. Details of question papers:
3. Practical Exam: 20 Marks, Theory Exam: 80 Marks

1. Question No. 1 to 14 are of 2 marks each, Question No. 15 to 21 are of 4 marks each,

Question No. 22 to 25 are of 6 marks each and Question No. 25 is a passage having question of 2 & 4 Marks

Q.1 What is the meaning of dependency ratio? (2)

Ans. Dependency Ratio - It is a measure comparing portion of a population which is composed of dependents (elderly people who are too old to work and children who are too young to work) with the portion i.e. in the working age group (15-64 years).

Q.2 What are the three forms of capital on which social inequality is based? (2)

Ans. The three forms of capital on which social inequality is based are -

1. Economic capital
2. Cultural capital
3. Social capital

(Based on the question, just naming '3' is enough. However, some students may add an explanation, which has to be awarded).

Q.3 State the two factors which encourage regionalism. (2)

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Ans. Two factors that encourage regionalism -

1. Geographical concentration.
2. Sense of regional deprivation.
3. Combination of factors based on common language, religion, culture, tribe, identity, ethnicity, ecology etc.

(Any other relevant point) (Any two)

Q.4 What are the criteria for forming community identity? (2)

Ans. Criteria for forming Community identity -

1. Based on birth.
2. Not based on acquired qualification or accomplishments.

(Any other relevant point) (Any two)

Q.5 Give the meaning of Sanskritisation. (2)

Ans. Sanskritisation:-

A process where members of middle/lower caste attempt to raise their own social status by adopting the ritual, domestic & social practices of a Caste or Caste of higher status.

OR

According to M.N. Srinivas -It may be defined as the process by which a low caste or tribe or other group takes over the customs, rituals, beliefs, ideology & style of life of a high and in particular a twice-born (Dwija) caste

(Any of the above)

Q.6 What do understated by the term decentralized democracy? (2)

Ans. Decentralized democracy -

• Filtering of power from the top to the bottom, so that they may get a chance to take decisions for the problems they know best.
• It is a system in which the members of a community or group participate collectively in the taking of major decisions.
• It refers to a process of gradual devolution or transfer of functions, resources and decision- making powers to the lower level democratically elected bodies.

(Any other relevant explanation) (Any two)

Q.7 How have 'matrix events' taken place in the rural society?

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