Question Paper 2015 Outside Delhi 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. Why is dependency ratio a source of economic growth and prosperity?

Ans. Dependency ratio – a source of economic growth and prosperity

1. Due to larger proportion of workers relative to non-workers or dependents
2. When ratio is low it is beneficial: when high it is a cause for worry.

2. According to Adam Smith, what is meant by 'invisible hand'?

Ans. Invisible hand – According to Adam Smith

• It is an unseen force at work that converts what is good for each individual into what is good for society.

<math>\blacktriangle</math> Market economy is made up of a series of individual exchanges based on self-interest which create a system involving the interest of all.

3. What is a Nation-State?

Ans. Nation – State

1. Pertains to a particular type of state, characteristic of the modern world.
2. Government has sovereign power within a territorial area and the people are citizen of a

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single nation.

4. What right does the Right to Information Act give to citizens?

Ans. RTI – right of citizens

1. Any person may request information from a public authority.
2. Take copies of documents; inspect records, work and documents etc.

5. In what way do rituals have secular dimensions?

Ans. Rituals – secular dimensions

• It provides men and women to socialize with their peers and superiors
• Showing off the Family's Wealth, Status etc.

6. What are the two important roles performed by the Gram Sabha?

Ans. Gram-Sabha – role

• An open forum for discussions and village level development activities
• Ensuring inclusion of the weaker sections in the decision - making process

7. How did benami transfers enable the landowners to keep control over their land?

Ans. Benami transforms –

• Landowners managed to divide the land among relatives and others including servants.
• In some places rich farmers actually divorced their wives in order to avoid provisions of the Land- ceiling Act

8. Distinguish between a strike and a lock-out.

Ans. Strike and lock out –

• In a Strike, workers, do not go to work
• In a Lock- out, the management shuts the gates & prevents workers from coming to work

9. Mention two features that define the organised sector.

Ans. Features of organized sector

• Consists of all units employing ten & more people throughout the year
• Registered with the govt. to ensure that employees gets the benefits

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