M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Economics
INDIAN SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND SOCIAL
PROBLEMS
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is Society?
2. What is Institution?
3. Define family.
4. Define religion.
5. What is co-operation?
6. What is the meaning of rural community?
7. What is westernization?
8. What is secularization?
9. Mention the causes of divorce.
10. How is HIV transmitted?
Sub. Code
455702
RW-731
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Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Explain the meaning and elements of social
structure.
Or
Describe the mechanism of social system.
12. Explain the types of marriage.
Or
Explain the functions of State.
13. Describe the meaning and characteristics of urban
community.
Or
Explain the concept of social mobility.
14. Describe the process of social change.
Or
Explain the meaning and characteristics of culture.
15. Discuss the ways to control pollution.
Or
How to eradicate the problem of child labour?
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Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Define social group and explain the characteristics
classifications and importance of social groups.
17. Explain origin and development of political system in
India.
18. Explain the characteristics and functions of social
stratification.
19. Explain the concept, process and types of socialization
20. Poverty is a social problem — Justify.
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