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Key Facts: RBSE SS Sociology Exam
029
RBSE subject code for Sociology
RBSE 2026 subject-wise statistics
Theory 80 + Sessional 20
Typical full marks / assessment pattern
RBSE syllabus examination scheme
3 h 15 m
Typical theory paper duration (where applicable)
RBSE Class 12 / Praveshika schemes
33%
Common minimum pass threshold under RBSE regulations
RBSE examination regulations (confirm circular)
2026
Main examination cycle evidenced in official subject-wise statistics
rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/statistics2026.htm
MCQ study aid
Local bank adapts knowledge to four-option MCQs; official paper is mixed/performance format
OpenExamPrep assessment-format policy
RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) Sociology (code 029): Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100; 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper). Pass about 33% per RBSE rules (confirm circular). Fee as per board notification. Free English MCQ study aid — not a full official-format simulation.
Sample RBSE SS Sociology Practice Questions
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1In the Indian Census, the sex ratio is conventionally defined as the number of:
2Thomas Robert Malthus argued that population tends to grow geometrically while food supply grows in an:
3The dependency ratio in demography primarily relates:
4A ‘demographic dividend’ is most likely when a population has a relatively large share of:
5In the classical demographic transition model, falling death rates while birth rates remain high is most characteristic of the stage associated with:
6Infant mortality rate (IMR) conventionally measures deaths of infants under one year of age per:
7Amartya Sen’s notion of ‘failure of entitlements’ is used in demography/social analysis mainly to explain:
8Life expectancy at birth is best defined as:
9Natural increase of population is most accurately described as:
10The 1918–19 influenza pandemic is discussed in Indian demography mainly because it:
About the RBSE SS Sociology Exam
The Rajasthan RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) Sociology examination (subject code 029) is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE), Ajmer. Official 2026 subject-wise main-examination statistics list this paper among assessed subjects (ARTS 2026 stats: 029 SOCIOLOGY; NCERT Indian Society + Social Change). Scheme commonly Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100. Official delivery commonly English/Hindi. The official assessment is mixed written and/or practical/performance format, not pure multiple-choice. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept drills and self-assessment — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or performance practice. Aligned to RBSE syllabus materials on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in (Class 12: 12_2026.pdf; Praveshika path materials as applicable).
Exam sponsor: Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Official RBSE mixed written theory paper (objective, short, and long constructed-response items as per subject design) with Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100 full marks, duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 029. ARTS 2026 stats: 029 SOCIOLOGY; NCERT Indian Society + Social Change.
Time Limit
3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper)
Passing Score
Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE examination regulations (confirm current session circulars). Where theory and practical are separate, candidates must pass each component as required by the subject scheme.
Exam / Certification Fees
As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (Senior Secondary / Class 12 full board form fee is notified each cycle on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in — confirm the current circular; subject papers are not separately priced on the statistics page)
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Indian Society Structure
Demographic structure, social institutions, patterns of social inequality and exclusion.
Social Change & Development in India
Structural change, cultural change, democracy, change and development in rural/industrial society.
Social Movements
Class, caste, tribal, women, and ecological movements.
Methods & Concepts
Sociological methods and key concepts at Class 12 depth.
Preparing for the RBSE SS Sociology Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE examination regulations (confirm current session circulars). Where theory and practical are separate, candidates must pass each component as required by the subject scheme.
- Assessment: Official RBSE mixed written theory paper (objective, short, and long constructed-response items as per subject design) with Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100 full marks, duration 3 hours 15 minutes. Local bank: English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation with explanations — not a full mixed-paper simulation or official-format substitute. Subject code 029. ARTS 2026 stats: 029 SOCIOLOGY; NCERT Indian Society + Social Change.
- Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper)
- Exam / certification fees: As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (Senior Secondary / Class 12 full board form fee is notified each cycle on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in — confirm the current circular; subject papers are not separately priced on the statistics page) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
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RBSE SS Sociology: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official RBSE Senior Secondary (Class 12) Sociology exam multiple-choice only?
No. Official RBSE papers mix objective and constructed-response tasks and may include practical/performance components. The 100 questions here are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept practice only.
What are full marks and duration for RBSE Sociology?
Common scheme: Theory 80 + Sessional 20 = 100; 3 hours 15 minutes (theory paper). Confirm the exact scheme for code 029 in the current RBSE syllabus PDF on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in.
What is the passing score?
Minimum 33% marks in the subject as per RBSE examination regulations (confirm current session circulars). Where theory and practical are separate, candidates must pass each component as required by the subject scheme.
How much does the exam cost?
As per RBSE annual examination fee notification for school/private candidates (Senior Secondary / Class 12 full board form fee is notified each cycle on rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in — confirm the current circular; subject papers are not separately priced on the statistics page).
Where are official statistics and syllabus?
Subject-wise 2026 result statistics and board materials are published by RBSE at https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in/statistics2026.htm and syllabus PDFs under anudeshika / books sections of https://rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. Prefer primary board PDFs over third-party summaries.
Is this bank an official RBSE translation?
No. OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice bank per exam ID. Target-language terms and texts may appear when they are integral to the skill, but stems, explanations, and SEO copy are English study adaptations — not official translations or language-environment simulations.
How should I use MCQs for a mixed written/practical paper?
Use MCQs for daily concept drills and self-check. Also practise full written answers from RBSE model papers under timed conditions and complete required practicals, projects, or performances.