DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A.(Sociology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
INDIAN SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. State the socio cultural life of skills.
2. List out the reasons and effects of untouchability in
India.
3. Write a note on ideals of Hindu Marriage.
4. Explain the changing trends of family system.
5. List out the causes of industralisation.
6. State the principles of secularisation.
7. Enumerate the aspects of westernisation.
8. Explain the causes for the changes in nuclear family
system.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Distinguish between the socio cultural life of Muslims
and Christians.
10. Give an account on characteristics of caste system.
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11. Describe the kinship system in India.
12. Explain the legislation and changing trends of marriage
system.
13. Critically analyse the impact for Globalisation.
14. ''Untouchability is a crime issue in India''. Justify.
15. Elucidate the Indian constitutional provisions against
caste discrimination.
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