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KARNATAKA STATE BOARD CLASS 12 SECOND PUC SOCIOLOGY 2025-2

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Indian Government in this district in Karnataka State selected to implement the 'Beti Padavo-Beti Bachavo' programme.
a.
Raichuru
b.
Vijayapura Correct Answer
c.
Koppala
d.
Yadhagiri
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The correct choice is Vijayapura. Under the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, the Government of India identified specific districts across the country with low child sex ratios for implementation. In Karnataka, Vijayapura (Bijapur) was selected due to these demographic concerns.
Q2 mcq 1 mark
The term 'Harijan' was popularized by
a.
Mahatma Gandhi Correct Answer
b.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
c.
Jawaharlal Nehru
d.
Narasimha Mehta
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The correct choice is Mahatma Gandhi. He popularized the term 'Harijan' (meaning 'Children of God') to refer to the untouchable castes in India in an effort to integrate them into society and remove the stigma of untouchability. The others mentioned were activists or leaders but did not originate/popularize this specific term.
Q3 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following statements are the correct statements about Sulabh International Organization? i. This organization is American-based social service organization. ii. This organization was founded by Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak. iii. This organization focused on Health and Hygiene. iv. This organization was conferred with the 2009 Stockholm Water Prize.
a.
ii and iii are only correct.
b.
i, ii and iv are only correct.
c.
ii, iii and iv are only correct. Correct Answer
d.
i, ii, iii and iv are correct.
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The correct choice is C (ii, iii, and iv). Sulabh International is an India-based social service organization, not American-based (making statement i false). It was founded by Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak (ii), focuses on health, hygiene, and sanitation (iii), and was indeed awarded the Stockholm Water Prize in 2009 (iv).
Q4 mcq 1 mark
The town where I.P. Desai studied about family system is
a.
Jaipur
b.
Ramapura
c.
Kishangari
d.
Mahuva Correct Answer
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The correct choice is Mahuva. I.P. Desai conducted a seminal study on the family system in the town of Mahuva in Gujarat, which explored the transformation and continuity of joint family structures in contemporary India.
Q5 mcq 1 mark
The Gorkhaland Movement in West Bengal is an example of which movement?
a.
Peasant Movement
b.
Inclusive Movement
c.
Exclusive Movement Correct Answer
d.
Religious Movement
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The correct choice is Exclusive Movement. The Gorkhaland Movement is categorized as an 'exclusive' movement because it seeks a separate statehood for a specific ethnic or linguistic group (the Gorkhas), asserting a distinct identity and excluding others from the control of that specific territory, as opposed to inclusive social movements that aim to bring groups together.
Q6 short answer 1 mark
A tribe with Negrito characteristics _________.
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The Kadars or the Irulas (or the Andamanese) are examples of tribes possessing Negrito physical characteristics.
Q7 short answer 1 mark
The Chairman of First Backward Class Commission in India _________.
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Kaka Kalelkar was the Chairman of the First Backward Class Commission in India, which was established in 1953.
Q8 short answer 1 mark
'Indian villages are little Republics' called by _________.
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Charles Metcalfe is known for calling Indian villages 'little Republics'.
Q9 short answer 1 mark
The founder of Bhimasena _________.
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The founder of Bhimasena was B. Shyam Sundar.
Q10 short answer 1 mark
The father of Kannada Journalism _________.
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The father of Kannada Journalism is Bhashyam Bhashyam Tirumala Tatacharya Sharma (popularly known as B. N. Sharma) or often cited as Muddana, but in the context of formal history, it is recognized as B. N. Sharma or sometimes associated with the establishment of 'Kannada Vrittanta Bodhini' by Hermann Mögling.
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Q11 short answer 1 mark
Match the following: A: a) Demography, b) Microfinance, c) Health Insurance, d) Dhorai Market, e) Social Movement in India B: i) Yeshaswini Scheme, ii) M.S.A. Rao, iii) Alfred Gell, iv) Indhira Avas Scheme, v) Achille Guillard, vi) Muhammad Yunus
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Q12 short answer 1 mark
Who are the Ajlafs?
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Which commission introduced the concept of Creamy Layer?
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Q14 short answer 1 mark
Give an example for a caste-based business community.
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Q15 short answer 1 mark
Expand I.R.D.P.
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Q16 short answer 1 mark
Who introduced the term 'Modernization'?
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Q17 short answer 2 marks
Mention two factors responsible for the decline of child sex ratio.
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Q18 short answer 2 marks
Mention two criteria of Dominant Caste.
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Q19 short answer 2 marks
Write the differences between sex and gender.
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Q20 short answer 2 marks
Which triggers are responsible for farmers' suicides?
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Q21 short answer 2 marks
Mention two recent popular Kannada reality shows.
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Q22 short answer 2 marks
Write the two objectives of SNDP.
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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Define Sanskritization.
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Q24 short answer 2 marks
Mention two areas of Westernization.
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Q25 long answer 5 marks
List out the goals of National Population Policy - 2000.
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Q26 long answer 5 marks
Write a note on Tarwad.
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Q27 long answer 5 marks
Explain the causes for changes in Joint Family.
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Q28 long answer 5 marks
Analyse the trends of changes in Indian Villages.
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Q29 long answer 5 marks
Write the functions of Village Panchayat.
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Q30 long answer 5 marks
Write your suggestions to solve urban problems.
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Q31 long answer 5 marks
Discuss the important issues of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sanga.
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Q32 long answer 5 marks
Explain the Dalit Movement in Pre-Independence.
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Q33 long answer 5 marks
Explain five major factors contributing to Globalization.
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Q34 long answer 10 marks
Define National Integration. Explain the challenges to achieve National Integration.
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Q35 long answer 10 marks
Discuss the changes in caste system during Post-Independence in India.
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Q36 long answer 10 marks
Explain the welfare programmes for the Scheduled Tribes in India.
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Q37 long answer 10 marks
Analyse the role of Mass Media in the contemporary society.
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