SOCIOLOGY (039)
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
Class XII-2025-26
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. The question paper is divided into four sections.
2. There are 35 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
3. Section A includes question No. 1-16. These are MCQ type questions. As per the question,
there can be one answer.
4. Section B includes question No.17-25. These are very short answer type questions carrying
2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words.
5. Section C includes question No. 26-32. They are short answer type questions carrying
4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
6. Section D includes question No. 33-35. They are long answer type questions carrying
6 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 200 words each.
7. Question no. 33 is to be answered with the help of the given graphics.
S No. SECTION-A Marks
1. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement 1
of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as
the correct answer:
Assertion (A): Urban norms and standards are becoming well known even in the
remote villages, creating new desires and aspirations for consumption.
Reason (R): Mass media and communication channels are now bringing images
of urban life styles and patterns of consumption into the rural areas.
a) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false and R is true.
2. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement 1
of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as
the correct answer:
Assertion (A): Some scholars have also argued that there is no coherent basis
for treating tribes as “pristine”.
Reason (R): They propose instead that tribes should really be seen as
“secondary” phenomena arising out of the non-exploitative and colonialist
contact between pre-existing states and non-state groups like the tribals.
a) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false and R is true.
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26
, 3. Kerala’s TFR is below the replacement level. This can mean- 1
I. Low population growth rate.
II. Increase in population in the age group of 0-15.
III. Decreased dependency ratio.
IV. Ageing of population.
Choose the correct option:
a) I. and II.
b) II. and III.
c) III. and IV.
d) I. and IV.
4. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement 1
of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as
the correct answer:
Assertion(R): Almost all companies, even government ones, now practice
some form of outsourcing and contracting.
Reason(R): Work conditions under the practice of outsourcing are very healthy
and non-exploitative.
a) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false and R is true.
5. Which of the following is incorrect for Varna? 1
a) Varna is a regional classification.
b) There are four Varnas.
c) Varna literally means colour.
d) Panchamas is not a part of the Varna.
6. Formation of linguistic states worked in the interest of India because- 1
a) the then Prime Minister was convinced that language will unite the country.
b) it allowed India to escape the identity-based conflicts and civil wars
c) it created self-sufficient isolated provincial units.
d) it did not transform the political and institutional life of the nation.
7. Cultural diversity can present tough challenges because- 1
a) cultural identities are not powerful.
b) there are different ways to celebrate festivals
c) cultural differences are not able to mobilise large number of people.
d) steps taken to help one group may anger other communities
8. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement 1
of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as
the correct answer:
Assertion(A): As a student, Kumudtai, was never inclined towards the study of
Sanskrit.
Reason(R): Kumudtai believed that studying Sanskrit will enable her to read the
original texts about women and Dalits.
a) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false and R is true.
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
Class XII-2025-26
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. The question paper is divided into four sections.
2. There are 35 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
3. Section A includes question No. 1-16. These are MCQ type questions. As per the question,
there can be one answer.
4. Section B includes question No.17-25. These are very short answer type questions carrying
2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words.
5. Section C includes question No. 26-32. They are short answer type questions carrying
4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
6. Section D includes question No. 33-35. They are long answer type questions carrying
6 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 200 words each.
7. Question no. 33 is to be answered with the help of the given graphics.
S No. SECTION-A Marks
1. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement 1
of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as
the correct answer:
Assertion (A): Urban norms and standards are becoming well known even in the
remote villages, creating new desires and aspirations for consumption.
Reason (R): Mass media and communication channels are now bringing images
of urban life styles and patterns of consumption into the rural areas.
a) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false and R is true.
2. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement 1
of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as
the correct answer:
Assertion (A): Some scholars have also argued that there is no coherent basis
for treating tribes as “pristine”.
Reason (R): They propose instead that tribes should really be seen as
“secondary” phenomena arising out of the non-exploitative and colonialist
contact between pre-existing states and non-state groups like the tribals.
a) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false and R is true.
1
Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26
, 3. Kerala’s TFR is below the replacement level. This can mean- 1
I. Low population growth rate.
II. Increase in population in the age group of 0-15.
III. Decreased dependency ratio.
IV. Ageing of population.
Choose the correct option:
a) I. and II.
b) II. and III.
c) III. and IV.
d) I. and IV.
4. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement 1
of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as
the correct answer:
Assertion(R): Almost all companies, even government ones, now practice
some form of outsourcing and contracting.
Reason(R): Work conditions under the practice of outsourcing are very healthy
and non-exploitative.
a) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false and R is true.
5. Which of the following is incorrect for Varna? 1
a) Varna is a regional classification.
b) There are four Varnas.
c) Varna literally means colour.
d) Panchamas is not a part of the Varna.
6. Formation of linguistic states worked in the interest of India because- 1
a) the then Prime Minister was convinced that language will unite the country.
b) it allowed India to escape the identity-based conflicts and civil wars
c) it created self-sufficient isolated provincial units.
d) it did not transform the political and institutional life of the nation.
7. Cultural diversity can present tough challenges because- 1
a) cultural identities are not powerful.
b) there are different ways to celebrate festivals
c) cultural differences are not able to mobilise large number of people.
d) steps taken to help one group may anger other communities
8. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement 1
of Reason(R). Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below as
the correct answer:
Assertion(A): As a student, Kumudtai, was never inclined towards the study of
Sanskrit.
Reason(R): Kumudtai believed that studying Sanskrit will enable her to read the
original texts about women and Dalits.
a) A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false and R is true.
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Please note that the assessment scheme of the Academic Session 2024-25 will continue in the current session i.e. 2025-26
