GATE 2024 Sociology (XH-C6) Question Paper PDF- Download Here
GATE 2024 Sociology (XH-C6) Question Paper PDF is available here. IISc Banglore conducted GATE 2024 Sociology (XH-C6) exam on February 4 in the Forenoon Session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Students have to answer 65 questions in GATE 2024 Sociology (XH-C6) Question Paper carrying a total weightage of 100 marks. 10 questions are from the General Aptitude section and 55 questions are from Core Discipline.
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GATE 2024 Sociology (XH-C6) Question Paper with Solution
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| Q.1 | If '→' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words. | B | "Obliterate" is the correct word to fill the blank, as it denotes a higher intensity of destruction. |
| Q.2 | Which one of the following is a possible value of x in the following sequence? | D | The sequence is 3, 7, 15, x, 63, 127, 255, where x = 31 (25 - 1). |
| Q.3 | How often will the minute-hand and the second-hand of a clock overlap each other? | C | The hands will overlap 50 times from 12:05:00 to 12:55:00. |
| Q.4 | Fill in the blanks in the passage with the correct words. | D | The correct forms are: (i) holds, (ii) waits, (iii) culminate, (iv) pivots. |
| Q.5 | Fill in the blanks using the appropriate order of the sentences of the passage. | C | The proper order is: (i) patent-leather shoes, (ii) shoes, (iii) patent-leather shoes, (iv) feet. |
| Q.6 | Suitable synonym for the verb 'ignite' in the passage is: | A | "To incite" is the most appropriate synonym for 'ignite' in this context. |
| Q.7 | Which of the following sentences is punctuated? | B | Option (B) is punctuated correctly. |
| Q.8 | Fill up the correct combination of tenses in the following sentence. | C | The correct tenses are: (i) had, (ii) has. |
| Q.9 | Which of the choices best describes a relationship similar to that of the words, 'Music: Notes'? | C | "House: Bricks" is an example of a similar relationship. |
| Q.10 | A specific coding contains the word "RAMAN" as 52 and the word "MAP" as 33. Which of the codes shown follows this pattern? | B | "CLICK" is coded to 43 following the established pattern. |
| Q.11 | Many students at educational institutes do not attend classes in the post-pandemic scenario. Which of the following recommended action(s) seem appropriate? | B, C | (B) Counseling sessions should be organized to address the issues such students face. (C) Surveys should be conducted to identify the reasons for their absence. These actions aim to understand and address the root causes of student absenteeism instead of imposing punitive measures. |
| Q.12 | According to Thomas Kuhn, activities of normal science are like puzzle solving, since they seek _____________. | A | According to Thomas Kuhn, activities of normal science seek (A) new conclusions in existing ways, including solving instrumental, conceptual, and methodological problems within certain rules. |
| Q.13 | We do gender without knowing.' Pick one of the following as a best description of the above statement. | A | The sentence is making the point that (A) We socially construct our behaviors to fulfill our gender roles, discussing everyday acts that reinforce common societal thinking regarding gender. |
| Q.14 | According to Ray Oldenburg, _____________ are social surroundings different from home and workplaces which are important for civil society. | C | According to Ray Oldenburg, (C) Third places are social surroundings different from home and workplaces which are important for civil society, democracy, and civic engagement. |
| Q.15 | Paul Lazarsfeld and Robert Merton coined the term ______________ to explain the phenomenon wherein media provides massive coverage that the audience becomes numb. | B | Paul Lazarsfeld and Robert Merton coined the term (B) narcotizing dysfunction to explain the phenomenon where media coverage leads the audience to become numb and fail to act on compelling information. |
| Q.16 | According to Max Weber, social stratification is a function of _______________. | B | According to Max Weber, social stratification is a function of (B) economic and social factors. |
| Q.17 | ____________ argued for a shift in social movements post-1968 towards questions of self-management. | B | (B) Alain Touraine argued for this shift in social movements, focusing on self-management and technologies of rule as core concerns. |
| Q.18 | Understanding multi-layered social identities is based on which of the following concepts? | C | The concept for multi-layered social identities comes from (C) intersectionality, which explains how multiple identities intersect to create experiences of privilege and oppression. |
| Q.19 | The movement against ____________ dam in India has significantly contributed to the formation of the World Commission on Dams. | C | The movement against (C) Sardar Sarovar dam in India has significantly contributed to the formation of the World Commission on Dams. |
| Q.20 | Which thinker is associated with the concept of participatory development? | B | The thinker associated with participatory development is (B) Robert Chambers, known for promoting the view that community involvement is essential for the development process. |
| Q.21 | Select the option that best describes 'petty commodity producers'. | A | They are family-based operations that occasionally hire in/hire out some labor. This aptly describes petty commodity producers within the agrarian economy in India. |
| Q.22 | Although they have this constitutional provision of equality, the Dalits are deprived of access to resources. Which theorist's conceptualization of power best explains this? | C | The theorist whose conceptualization of power best explains this scenario is (C) Ralph Dahrendorf, as he explained how power can perpetuate social inequalities despite legal provisions. |
| Q.23 | Select the best description(s) of the term 'gentrification.' | A | The best option that describes gentrification is (A) The transformation in the character of an urban neighborhood when affluent people move to low-income and working-class areas of a city. |
| Q.24 | According to Granovetter, strong ties are important for, and weak ties are valuable for gaining access to _______________. | A | According to Granovetter, strong ties are important for (A) emotional support, and weak ties are valuable for gaining access to new information and opportunities. |
| Q.25 | Select the option that contains an appropriate matching of person and contribution. | D | The correct match is (D) MY; NX; OZ. Laud Humphreys is associated with the Tearoom Trade, William Foote-Whyte with the Italian American Community, and Elton Mayo with Worker Productivity. |
| Q.26 | Identify the option, which has the right matching of author with concept. | B | The correct matching is (B) LR; MU; NT; OS. Bronislaw Malinowski is connected with Imponderabilia of everyday life, Erving Goffman with Social performance, Claude Levi-Strauss with Matrimonial strategies, and Pierre Bourdieu with Generalized exchange. |
| Q.27 | According to Victor Turner, 'rites of passage' are defined as rituals of ____________. | B | According to Victor Turner, 'rites of passage' are defined as rituals of (B) transition, marking significant changes in social status. |
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