7. Outline Desai’s approach to the understanding of nationalism in India.

6. Outline the way caste influences kinship organization with reference to the view of Irawati Karve.

5. Discuss Elwin’s contribution towards the issue of tribal identity.

4. Discuss N K Bose’s method and approach to the study of society. 

3. Explain D P Mukerji’s view on role of tradition in Indian society. 

2. ‘Radhakamal Mukerjee’s theory of society sought to explain the values of a universal civilisation’. Discuss. 

1. Describe the contribution of Ghurye to Indian sociology.

10. In what way do ICTs influence social science research?

9. What are the objectives of quantitative research?

8. What is a descriptive research design?

7. What is ethnomethodology?

6. What are the main arguments of standpoint theorists?

5. What were the criticisms against the earlyattemptsto do research on women?

4. Discuss Durkheim’s contribution to the use of the historical method.

3. Explain the ethnological method of research.

2. What is reflexivity? Explain the importance of reflexivity in social science research.

 1. What is objectivity? Discuss Weber’s view on objectivity in social science research.

10. What are the three phases of rites of passage outlined by Van Gennep? 

9. What is the social significance of religious festivals?  

8. What is the difference between belief and ritual?