DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Sociology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
RURAL-URBAN SOCIOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the scope of rural sociology.
2. List out the causes of unemployment process.
3. Suggest the ways to eradicate the illiteracy problem.
4. Enumerate the contribution of Panchayat Raj for the
rural development.
5. Explain the importance of Tamilnadu slum clearance
board.
6. Elucidate the control measures of environmental
pollution in society.
7. Write a note on Health and sanitation.
8. Explain the role of SGSY and PMGSY in the rural
development.
SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Give an account on urban sociology.
10. Describe any three important issues in rural area.
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11. Explain the role of NGOs in rural development.
12. Discuss the issues related to drug addiction in India.
13. Give an account on agencies for urban development.
14. Give an account on Tamilnadu slum clearance board in
urban area.
15. Critically analyse the duties of MGNREGS and IAY.