BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME Term-End Examination June, 2012 ELECTIVE COURSE : SOCIOLOGY ES0-06/16 : SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN INDIA
Maximum Marks : 100
Time : 3 hours
Note : The question paper has three sections. Attempt the questions as instructed in each section. SECTION-I Answer any two of the following questions in about 500 words each. 1.
Discuss the Marxian understanding of major 20 social problems in a capitalist society.
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Explain the critical social factors affecting family
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structure in India. 3.
What are the major social consequences of 20 urbanization in Indian society ? Discuss.
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Discuss the important indicators of changing 20 women's status in Indian society.
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SECTION-II Answer any four from the following questions in about 250 words each. 5.
What is 'Social dysfunction' ? How does it contribute to the understanding of social problems ?
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Explain the nature and extent of women's work participation in the unorganised sector.
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Discuss the importance of trade unions in an industrial set up.
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What are the major causes of terrorism in Indian society ?
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Does the mass media contribute to the rise in rate of crime and delinquency in Indian society ? Discuss.
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What are the difficulties faced by scheduled castes in seeking education ?
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Examine the impact of deforestation on people's lives.
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What are wastelands ? Do wastelands affect rural life ? Discuss.
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SECTION-III Answer any two questions in about 100 words each : 13. What do you understand by 'social 6 transfoirnation'? 14. Distinguish between sanskritization and westernization.
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15. What are the defining features of minority groups ?
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16. What did Louis Wirth mean by 'urbanism as a way of life' ?
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