Vajiram & Ravi Sociology optional Printed notes by Mahapatra for ias and pcs on sociology optional. Mahapatra Sir is faculty for sociology at Vajiram and Ravi  a premier Delhi Based Institute for civil services examination preparation.

Vajiram and  Ravi Sociology optional Printed notes by Mahapatra for ias and pcs description.

It has 5 booklets and covers the entire syllabus.

Syllabus: UPSC Sociology

1. Sociology – The Discipline:
   1. Modernity and social changes in Europe and emergence of sociology.
   2. Scope of the subject and comparison with other social sciences.
   3. Sociology and common sense.
2. Impact of colonial rule on Indian society :
   1. Social background of Indian nationalism.
   2. Modernization of Indian tradition.
   3. Protests and movements during the colonial period.
   4. Social reforms.
3. Sociological Thinkers:
   1. Karl Marx
      1. Historical materialism
      2. mode of production
      3. alienation
4. Social Change in India:
   1. Idea of development planning and mixed economy.
   2. Constitution, law and social change.
   3. Education and social change.