CBSE Class 12 Exam Analysis 2023: Sociology Analysis, Review & Question Paper with Answer Key

CBSE Class 12 Exam Analysis 2023 : Sociology Analysis, Review & Question Paper with Answer Key

On Monday, April 03, 2023, CBSE class 12 students appeared for their 2022-23 Sociology board exam which was conducted from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. The exam was conducted for 80 marks and students had resources such as the previous year's question papers, updated syllabus and the latest sample question paper and marking scheme.

In this article, you will find the CBSE Class 12 Sociology answer key 2023 which has been prepared by subject experts. Along with the answer key, we have also provided the direct link to download the question paper in PDF format and the analysis of the paper by candidates and subject experts.

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CBSE Class 12 Sociology Exam Paper - Expert Review 2023

CBSE Class 12 Sociology Paper 2023 underwent smoothly today. Students are advised to begin preparing for the next exam. However, be sure to check out the in-depth exam analysis here first.
Today’s CBSE Class 12 sociology paper was moderate in difficulty level.
Some students felt the questions were lengthy as per experts, but the exam paper was well-balanced.
The questions were direct and akin to the pattern of the sample papers.
According to our in-house experts, section A consisting of short objective questions was the easiest and most scoring portion of the sociology paper.

Type Of Questions Asked In Today’s CBSE Sociology Exam

The CBSE Class 12 Sociology paper consisted 4 sections and 38 questions.
All questions were compulsory and totalled 80 marks.
The exam duration was 3 hours and students were given 15 minutes to read the question paper.
Section A included 20 MCQ type questions.
Section B included 9 very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each.
Section C included 6 short answer type questions carrying 4 marks each.
Section D included 3 long answer type questions carrying 6 marks each.

CBSE Class 12 Sociology 2023 Answer Key

1. The measure of comparing the portion of a population which is composed of dependents with the portion that is the working population is:

(a) Age structure of the population

(b) Sex ratio

(d) Growth rate of population

Answer: (c) Dependency ratio

2. Assertion (A): Caste groups are endogamous, i.e. marriage is restricted to members of the group.

Reason (R): Membership in a caste involves strict rules about marriage.

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer: (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

3. In every society, some people have a greater share of valued resources - money, property, education, health, and power than others. These social resources can be divided into three forms of capital.

Which of the following is not a form of capital?

(a) Economic

(b) Cultural

(d) Educational

Answer: (c) Social

4. Castes also involve sub-divisions within themselves, ie. Castes almost always have sub-castes and sometimes sub-castes may also have sub-sub-castes. This is referred to as a________.

(a) Class

(b) Division

(d) Segmental Division

Answer: (d) Segmental Division

5. Which of the following features is not an element of the policy of Apartheid?

(a) Denial of ownership of land

(b) Denial of South African citizenship

(d) Denial of formal voice in government

6. A nation is a peculiar sort of community. Choose the incorrect statement about the nation..

(a) Hard to describe

(b) Hard to define

(d) It is a community of communities

Answer: (b) Hard to define

7. To assert a single national identity by attempting to eliminate ethno-national and cultural differences from the public and political arena will be considered as a/an __________policy.

(a) Assimilationist

(b) Dominant group

(d) Diversity

Answer: (a) Assimilationist

8. Which of the following is true for a model of South Asian colonial city?

(a) Recreational facilities were not available

(b) Unplanned streets

(d) Cramped bungalows

Ans. (c) Civic amenities were accessible in the European towns of the South Asian colonial city

9. Assertion (A): Urbanization in the colonial period saw the prosperity of indigenous industries.

Reason (R): There was emergence of new colonial cities.

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the

correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Ans: (d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

10. Assertion (A): The government has passed a number of laws to regulate the working conditions in coal mines.

Reason (R): Many contractors maintain proper register of workers and take responsibility for accidents giving all possible benefits.

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Ans: (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

11. What is not true for globalisation and liberalisation in the rural society?

(a) Non-participation in WTO

(b) Free international trade

(d) Competition from the global market

Ans: (a) Non-participation in WTO

12. Which of the following statements is true in the scenario of high fertility rate?

(a) It takes more time to reach the replacement level.

(b) It takes less time to reach the replacement level.

(d) The impact on replacement level cannot be determined,

Ans. (b) It takes less time to reach the replacement level.

13. Assertion (A): To call a strike is a difficult decision.

Reason (R): Managers may try to use substitute labour. Workers also

find it hard to sustain themselves without wages.

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Ans. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

14. In terms of positive characteristics, tribes have been classified according to their 'permanent' and 'acquired' traits. Which one of the following is a permanent trait?

(a) Region, language

(b) Physical characteristics

(d) All of the above

Ans. (d) All of the above

15. The sociological importance of contract farming does not include which of the following?

(a) It disengages people from the production process.

(b) Indigenous knowledge of agriculture becomes irrelevant.

(d) It is ecologically sustainable.

Ans. (d) It is ecologically sustainable.

16. Assertion (A): Social movements are directed towards some broad goals.

Reason (R): It involves long and continuous social effort and action by people.

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the