Theme : Fundamentals of Sociology as a discipline
Sociology as a discipline stands on the foundational stilts : Role of Classical Sociologists in approaching the subject
Detailed scrutiny in building the subject matter and the usage of research methodology for the same.
This theme is one of the most essential themes as it builds the base for sociology.
Topics under the theme:
Research Methodology |
Instruction:
Question #1. "The fascination of sociology lies in the fact that its perspectives make us see, in a new light, the very world in which we have lived our lives". In the light of the above statement analyze the relationship between common sense and sociology
Question #2. Examine why positivists are in favour of methods that use a scientific approach.
(Examiner will pay special attention to the candidate's grasp of his/her material, its relevance to the subject chosen, and to his/ her ability to think constructively and to present his/her ideas concisely, logically and effectively).
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Step 1 (Theme, Details & Its Topics):
Step 2 (Approach Video):
Step 3 (Answer Writing):
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Step 4 (Copy Evaluation): Copies will be evaluated in the next 2 days of the test date. After evaluation, copies will be uploaded into your account. During the copy evaluation period, doubt clearing and discussion about the theme or topic of the test with respective mentors of the test will be done in the telegram group.
Step 5 (Mentorship): Evaluated copies will be sent to you via mail and also uploaded into your account on the website. After that a mentorship session for the marks improvement with respective faculty will be conducted in the telegram group, so that students can get a wider perspective of the topics. Here you can discuss your evaluated copies also with the faculty. Top 5 copies of every test will be shared in the group for reference.
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Note: You have to write your answers on an A4 size sheet leaving margins on both sides based on UPSC pattern. Mention Your Name on 1st page and Page Number on each page. After writing the answer, Click pictures of each page of your answer sheet, merge them all in a single PDF and upload in the Your Answer Copy section of the same question.
Verifying, please be patient.