NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED Q1.What is self? How does the Indian notion of self differ from the Western notion? Ans. Self is an organized cognitive structure. It can be understood in terms of subject and object or I and Me. It refers to the totality of one’s conscious thoughts, and feelings which pertain to one’s own self. . Indian Concept of Self •Self is characterized by the shifting nature of the boundaries. •The Indian view does not make rigid dichotomies. •It is based on collectivistic Indian society. Western Concept of Self •The boundaries between self and the group are rigid.…
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NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED Q1. How do psychologists characterize and define intelligence? Ans. Psychological motion of intelligence is quite different from the common sensed motion of intelligence. Generally people saw intelligence as mental alertness, ready art, quickness in learning and ability to understand relationships. Oxford dictionary explained intelligence as the power of perceiving, learning understanding and knowing. Accordingly Alfred Binet also used these attributes and defined intelligence as ability to judge well, understand well and reason well.Later Wechsler gave a comprehensive definition in terms of its functionality, i.e., its value for adaptation to environment. He defined intelligence as “the global…
General Instructions 1.There are 25 questions in all. 2.All questions are compulsory. 3.Questions No. 1-14 are very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 4.Questions No. 15-21 are short answer type questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words. 5.Questions No. 22-25 are of long answer type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 200 words each. Questions no 25 is to be answered with the help of the passage given. NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Sociology – Social…
NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED Q1.Write short notes on: Ans. (i) Women’s Movement: Early 20th Century saw the growth of women’s organisations such as ‘Women’s India Association (WLA) (1917)’ All India Women’s Conference (AIWC) (1926), ‘National Council for Women in India (NEWI) (1925)’. While many of them began with a limited focus, their scope extended overtime. It is often assumed that only middle class educated women were involved in social movements. But part of the struggle is to remember the forgotten history of women’s participation. Women participated alongwith men in struggles and revolt originated in tribal and rural areas in colonial…
NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Sociology – Social Change and Development in India -Chapter 7 – Mass Media and Communications Q1. Trace out the changes that have been occurring in the newspaper industry? What is your opinion on these changes? Ans. It is often believed that with the growth of the Television and the internet the print media would be sidelined. However, in India we have seen the circulation of newspapers grow. New technologies have helped boost the production and circulation of newspapers. A large number of glossy magazines have also made their entry into the market. The reasons for…
NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED Q1.Choose any topic that is of interest to you and discuss how you think globalisation has affected it. You could choose cinema, work, marriage or any other topic. Ans. 1. The effect of globalization on cinema is far reaching. It affects us, on culture, our modes of behaviour, mode of thinking, etc. but affects us differently while for , some it may mean new pattern and opportunities of culture, music, dance, etc. but for others the challenge for their own style of music for identity of culture, for own dance, etc. 2. Advancement in IT (Information…
NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED Q1.Choose any occupation you see around you – and describe it along the following lines (a) social composition of the work force – caste, gender, age, region (b) labour process – how the work takes place, (c) wages and other benefits, (d) working conditions – safety, rest times, working hours, etc. Ans. 1. Since 1990’s, the government has followed policy of liberalization. Private companies, especially foreign firms encouraged investment in sector which was earlier reserved for the government. 2.Generally people get jobs through advertisement or through employment exchange in industrial sector. Man and women both work…
NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED Q1.Read the passage given and answer the questions: The harsh working conditions suffered by laboureres in Aghanbigha were an outcome of the combined effect ofthe economic power of the maliks as a class and their overwhelming power as members of a dominant caste. A significant aspect of the social power of the maliks was their ability to secure the intervention of various arms of the state to advance their interests. Thus, political factors decissively contributed to widening the gulf between the dominant class and the underclass. (i)Why do you think the maliks were able to use…
NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED Q1.Interest groups are part and parcel of a functioning democracy. Discuss. Ans. •Interest groups are organised to pursue specific interest in the political arena, operating primarily by lobbying the members of the legislative bodies. •When certain groups feel that their interests are not being taken up, they may move to form an alternative party. •Democracy is a form of government for the people, by the people and of the people. In this system interest groups are formed for specific interest. •Interest groups are private organisation. They are formed to influence public policy. •These are non political…
NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED Q1. Write a critical essay on sanskritisation. Ans. •The term ‘sanskritisation’ was coined by M.N. Srinivas. It may be defined as the process by which a low caste or tribe or other group takes over the customs, ritual, beliefs, ideology and style of life of a high and, in particular, a ‘twice-born(dwija) caste’. •Its influence can be seen in language, literature, ideology, music, dance, drama, style of life and ritual. •It is primarily a process that takes place in the Hindu space though Srinavas argued that it was visible even in sects and religious groups outside…