CBSE Class 12 Sociology 2014 Main Exam Delhi Question Paper
This is the CBSE Class 12 Sociology 2014 Main Exam Delhi Board Question Paper. The paper contains 25 questions in total, all of which are compulsory. Questions 1-14 are worth 2 marks each and require answers of about 30 words. Questions 15-21 are 1 mark each, with answers expected in about 80 words. Questions 22-24 are 6 marks each, requiring detailed answers of about 200 words. Question 25 is also worth 6 marks and is based on a provided passage. Answering previous year question papers like this one is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Sociology |
| Session | 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper has 25 questions. Questions 1-14 carry 2 marks each, questions 15-21 carry 1 mark each, and questions 22-25 carry 6 marks each. Answers are to be kept concise, with specific word limits for different question types.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Secularism
- De-Sanskritisation
- Panchayats
- Agrarian structure
- Social change
- Social movements
- Adivasi
- Status Symbol
- Colonialism
- Authoritarian state
- Begar
- Urbanisation
- Industrialization
- Feminisation of agricultural labour
- Nation-states
- Organized sector
- Unorganized sector
- Subsidies
- Support prices
- New farmer's movement
- Managerial tasks
- Caste networks
- Kin networks
- Women's issues
- Colonial period
- Federal system
- Inter regional disparities
- Civil society organizations
- Sanskritisation
- Panchayati Raj
- Liberalisation
- Caste
- Tribal identities
- Newspaper Industry
Important topics
- Secularism
- De-Sanskritisation
- Panchayats
- Agrarian structure
- Social change
- Social movements
- Adivasi
- Status Symbol
- Colonialism
- Authoritarian state
- Begar
- Urbanisation
- Industrialization
- Feminisation of agricultural labour
- Nation-states
- Organized sector
- Unorganized sector
- Subsidies
- Support prices
- New farmer's movement
- Managerial tasks
- Caste networks
- Kin networks
- Women's issues
- Colonial period
- Federal system
- Inter regional disparities
- Civil society organizations
- Sanskritisation
- Panchayati Raj
- Liberalisation
- Caste
- Tribal identities
- Newspaper Industry
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Question paper text
Question paper 2014 Delhi CBSE Class 12 Sociology
General Instructions:
- There are 25 questions in all.
All questions are compulsory.
Question Nos. 1 - 14 are of 2 marks each, and are to be answered in about 30 words each.
Question Nos. 15-21 are of1 marks each, to be answered in about 80 words each.
Question Nos. 22 - 24 are of 6 marks each, to be answered in about 200 words each.
Question No. 25 carries 6 marks and is to be answered based on the passage given.
Answers should be precise and to the point.
- Differentiate between the western & the Indian sense of secularism
- Give the meaning of the term De-Sanskritisation.
- What are the sources of revenue for the Panchayats?
- What does agrarian structure refer to?
- Differentiate between Social change & Social movements.
- What does the term 'Adivasi' mean?
- Explain 'Status Symbol'.
- What is colonialism? Give one example.
- State some of the features of an authoritarian state.
- What does the term 'Begar' mean?
- 'Urbanisation and Industrialization is a linked process.' Justify.
- What do you mean by Feminisation of agricultural labour?
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- Examine the emergence of nation-states during colonialism.
- Distinguish between organized and unorganized sector.
- Differentiate between subsidies & support prices.
- Write a short note on 'New farmer's movement".
- What are the basic tasks of a manager? How can he make the worker produce more?
- How do caste and kin networks contribute to the success of a business?
OR
Discuss the role of social reformers in dealing with the women's issues during the colonial period.
- Mention the contentious issues found in the federal system which led to the inter regional disparities.
OR
What are the features of civil society organizations?
- Process of Sanskritisation encourages inequalities and discrimination. Explain.
- Examine the arguments given by Dr. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi for the inclusion of Panchayati Raj in the Constitution.
- Explain the economic policy of Liberalisation.
- Discuss the ways that strengthened the institution of caste in India under colonial rule.
OR
Write a note on tribal identities in India today with special reference to Jharkhand.
- Trace the changes that have been occurring in the Newspaper Industry.
- Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 66% of India in 15-65 age group
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 Sociology 2014 Main Exam Delhi Board Question Paper for exam practice.
What is the structure of the Sociology 2014 paper?
The paper has 25 questions divided into sections with varying marks (2, 1, and 6 marks) and word limits for answers.
How does solving this previous year paper help?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence.
What topics are covered in this Sociology paper?
The paper covers a range of topics including secularism, social movements, colonialism, caste, agrarian structure, and economic policies like liberalization.
What is the total mark distribution?
There are questions carrying 2 marks, 1 mark, and 6 marks, with a passage-based question also worth 6 marks.
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