CBSE Class 12 Sociology Board Question Paper 2014 Compartment Outside Delhi
This is the CBSE Class 12 Sociology Previous Year Question Paper from the 2014 Compartment examination, held outside Delhi. The paper contains a total of 25 questions, all of which are compulsory. It is divided into three sections based on question type and marks. Questions 1-14 are short answer type, carrying 2 marks each and requiring answers within 30 words. Questions 15-21 are long answer type, worth 4 marks each, with a word limit of 80 words. Questions 22-25 are very long answer type, carrying 6 marks each and a word limit of 200 words. Notably, question 25 requires answering with reference to a provided passage. Solving this board question paper provides valuable practice, helping students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and time management strategies essential for achieving good marks in the CBSE Sociology board exams.
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 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
- Industrialization
- Peasant movements
- Social reformers
- Capitalism
- Tribes
- Mass media
- Badli workers
- Urbanization
- Marketisation
- Panchayats
- Home based work
- Direct Democracy
- Colonial rule
- Durbar Kur
- Caste system
- Newspapers
- Social reform movements
- Communalism
- Social movements
- Tribal movements
- Authoritarian state
- Commodification
- Globalization
- Untouchability
- Malthusian theory
- Green Revolution
- Rural society
- Liberalization
Important topics
- Industrialization
- Peasant movements
- Social reformers
- Capitalism
- Tribes
- Mass media
- Urbanization
- Marketisation
- Panchayats
- Home based work
- Direct Democracy
- Colonial rule
- Caste system
- Newspapers
- Social reform movements
- Communalism
- Social movements
- Tribal movements
- Authoritarian state
- Commodification
- Globalization
- Untouchability
- Malthusian theory
- Green Revolution
- Rural society
- Liberalization
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Question paper text
Question Paper 2014 Compartment 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 with the help of the passage given.
- What is industrialization?
- Give two examples of peasant movements in India.
- What were the social issues taken up by the social reformers in the 19<sup>th</sup> century?
- What is capitalism?
- Mention the isolation and integration debate on tribes.
- What is Mass media?
- Who are Badli workers?
- Give the meaning of the terms Industrialization and Urbanization.
- What is Marketisation?
- What are the powers and responsibilities of Panchayats?
- What is 'home based work'? Give examples.
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- What are the features of Direct Democracy?
- Explain how colonial rule was different from earlier rules in India.
- What is Durbar Kur?
- What are the rules that the caste system imposes?
OR
‘Tribes in India have generally been defined in terms of what they are not.’ Comment, how it is so.
- Explain the role of Newspapers under British rule.
OR
'The varied social reform movements had common themes, yet were different.' Explain.
- Describe some of the important characteristics of Communalism.
- Explain two theories of social movements.
OR
Explain tribal movements by giving suitable examples.
- What are the features of an authoritarian state?
- Explain the meaning of 'commoditization' with the help of examples.
- Explain the political changes brought about as a result of globalization.
- Explain the meaning of the term 'Untouchability', along with its dimensions.
- State and critically analyze the Malthusian theory of population change.
- Give a detailed account of social consequences of Green Revolution.
OR
Explain the impact of globalization and liberalization on rural society. 2/3
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 12 Sociology Previous Year Question Paper from the 2014 Compartment examination (Outside Delhi).
What is the structure of the Sociology 2014 Compartment paper?
The paper has 25 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.
How many marks is the paper worth?
The paper consists of questions carrying 2, 4, and 6 marks each, totaling a significant portion of the final assessment.
How can solving this previous year paper help students?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the board pattern, question types, and marking scheme, improving their exam preparation and confidence.
What is the word limit for different question types?
Short answer questions (2 marks) have a 30-word limit, long answer questions (4 marks) have an 80-word limit, and very long answer questions (6 marks) have a 200-word limit.
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