DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Sociology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
SOCIOLOGY OF MODERNIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain various types of development.
2. Discuss the significance of Gandhian models of
development.
3. Discuss in detail about social inequalities of development.
4. Explain new dependency theory with suitable examples.
5. Define modernization. Explain its impact in India.
6. Discuss the effect of sustainable development.
7. Write a note on global warming.
8. Narrate the agrarian issues of Indian society.
PART B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Describe the meaning and characteristics of development.
10. Discuss in detail the Millennium development goal.
Sub. Code
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11. Explain the factors influencing poverty circle in the
contemporary society.
12. Explain the dependency perspective and classical
dependency theory of modernization.
13. Explain the factors influencing climate change.
14. Examine the relevance of Nehruvian model of
development in the present context.
15. What is gender and human development? Explain its
importance.
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