UPSC Sociology Optional 2017 Paper I Q.5C — Sociological Theories of religion

upsc cse main — Sociology optional paper (2017), Paper I, Question 5C (20 marks, about 250 words).

Section: Section B | Type: Compulsory question

Syllabus mapping: Chapter 8 — Religion and Society | Topic a — Sociological Theories of religion.

Question: Give an assessment of Durkheimian notion of ‘sacred’ and ‘profane’ in sociology of religion.

Section B

5.(c)

Give an assessment of Durkheimian notion of ‘sacred’ and ‘profane’ in sociology of religion.

20 Marks 250 words 8. Religion and Society a. Sociological Theories of religion

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