Sociology · 2019 · Set 62/BVM/4

CBSE Class 12 Sociology 2019 — Set 62/BVM/4

CBSE Class XII Board 2019 · Set 62/BVM/4

Real board examination⚠ Old pattern · pre-2020 syllabus

Sets

About the 2019 exam: Sociology is normally a single-paper subject — CBSE issues one national question paper per year. 2019 is the exception: CBSE published TWO different papers under the same Q.P. Code 62, distinguished only by their printed Series (BVM and BVM/1), each with its own official marking scheme. Their questions do not overlap, so both are here in full (25/25 each), verified against the official CBSE papers. The 2019 exam used CBSE's older pattern — 25 subjective questions for 80 marks, no MCQs. Topics since removed from the syllabus are badged and filterable above.

This paper has 6 questions on a topic removed in CBSE’s 2023-24 syllabus update (each marked Not in syllabus). It’s kept for historical accuracy — the exam really asked it that year — but isn’t in the current syllabus and doesn’t count toward a concept’s importance. Switch to to focus on what’s still examinable.

About this paper

The real Class-12 board examination held in 2019. Every question below is solved the concept-first way. Sample papers are labelled honestly — never shown as a past exam.

Total marks: 80
Questions: 25
Duration: 180 min
Sections: 3

The marks / questions / duration above are the official exam pattern. We currently have 25 of this paper’s questions (100% of the full paper), with 25 fully solved. Questions we couldn’t yet extract or verify are held — never shown as complete.

Sections & marks

Section	Type	Questions	Marks each	Total
ASection A	Very short answer (≤30 words)	14	2	28
BSection B	Short answer (≤80 words)	7	4	28
CSection C	Long answer (≤200 words; Q25 passage-based)	4	6	24
Total		25		80

The question paper

The questions we hold for this paper, laid out by section. Solutions are on the Answers tab.

Board Examination

Sociology

CBSE Class XII Board 2019 · Set 62/BVM/4

Series/Set: 62/BVM/4Roll No. ________

Time Allowed: 3 hoursMaximum Marks: 80

General Instructions

This question paper contains 25 questions divided into 3 sections — A, B, C.
Section A comprises 14 questions of 2 marks each (Very short answer (≤30 words)).
Section B comprises 7 questions of 4 marks each (Short answer (≤80 words)).
Section C comprises 4 questions of 6 marks each (Long answer (≤200 words; Q25 passage-based)).

Above is the official exam pattern. The questions printed below are those we currently hold for this paper.

Section A

Very short answer (≤30 words) · 2 marks each · 14 of 14 shown

Q1.

What is social exclusion ?

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Q2.

According to Adam Smith, what is meant by the invisible hand ?

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — The Market as a Social Institution (invisible hand) — chapter removed 2023-24

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Q3.

Why is rising dependency ratio a cause for worry in countries that are facing ageing population ?

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Identify the reasons for different replacement levels found in the different States of India.

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Q4.

How do interest groups operate in the political area ?

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Q5.

What are the reasons for the growth of Indian language newspapers ?

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Mass Media and Communications — chapter removed 2023-24

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Q6.

Name any two women organizations.

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Q7.

Many of our cultural practices and patterns can be traced to our agrarian background. How ? OR What are the factors behind Kerala’s mixed economy ?

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Q8.

How can cultural diversity present tough challenges ? OR How are minorities politically vulnerable ?

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Q9.

How does mass media function as a watchdog of democracy ?

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Mass Media and Communications (watchdog of democracy) — chapter removed 2023-24

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Q10.

With what objectives did ‘new’ farmers’ movements begin in the 1970’s ?

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Q11.

How is Sanskritization a process of social change ? OR New ideas of liberalism and freedom emerged in colonial India as stated by sociologist Satish Saberwal. Identify them.

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Q12.

How has the formation of AITUC made the colonial government more cautious in dealing with labour ?

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Q13.

“Mass media is a part of our daily life.” Give any two examples to support the statement.

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Mass Media and Communications — chapter removed 2023-24

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Q14.

How has English language impacted our society ? OR There are vital differences between empire building of pre-capitalist times and that of capitalist times. Give reasons.

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Section B

Short answer (≤80 words) · 4 marks each · 7 of 7 shown

Q1.

Literacy varies across gender, regions and social groups. Explain.

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Q2.

What is a sociologist’s view on market as a social institution ? OR How did the advent of colonialism in India produce a major upheaval in the economy ?

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Q3.

State the declarations of Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress which committed itself to women’s equality. OR Untouchability is an extreme and vicious aspect of the caste system. Explain the various dimensions of untouchability.

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Q4.

Examine the arguments given by Dr. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi for the inclusion of Panchayati Raj in the Constitution.

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — The Constitution and Social Change (Panchayati Raj) — chapter removed 2023-24

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Q5.

Industrialization and Urbanization are linked processes. Discuss.

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Q6.

“What marked these 19th century social reform attempts was the modern context and mix of ideas.” Interpret the given statement. OR Sociologists have tried to define what constitutes modernization. Elaborate.

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Q7.

Mention the loopholes found in the implementation of the Land Ceiling Act.

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Section C

Long answer (≤200 words; Q25 passage-based) · 6 marks each · 4 of 4 shown

Q1.

In your opinion, has the linguistic reorganization of States helped or harmed India’s unity ? OR Civil society makes the State accountable to the nation and its people. Explain with reference to RTI Act.

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Q2.

The institution of caste underwent major changes during the colonial period. Explain. OR Do you think tribes are primitive communities living isolated lives untouched by civilization ? Discuss.

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Q3.

With the help of an example, explain the impact of globalization and the New International Division of Labour. OR There are many ways globalization affects culture. Elaborate.

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Globalisation and Social Change — chapter removed 2023-24

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Q4.

Read the passage given and answer following questions. Gandhi on Machinery, in Hind Swaraj 1924 : “What I object to is the craze for machinery, not machinery as such. The craze is for what they call labour-saving machinery. Men go on ‘saving labour’ till thousands are without work and thrown on the open streets to die of starvation. I want to save time and labour, not for a fraction of mankind, but for all. I want the concentration of wealth, not in the hands of the few, but in the hands of all.” 1934 : “When as a nation we adopt the spinning-wheel, we not only solve the question of unemployment but we declare that we have no intention of exploiting any nation, and we also end the exploitation of the poor by the rich.” (a) Give an example of how machinery creates a problem for workers. (b) What alterative did Gandhi have in mind ? How does adopting the spinning-wheel prevent exploitation ?

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